CHRISTA FORSIAK

1115 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., # 16

Kentfield, CA 94904-1432
(415) 246-6097
CForsiak@icloud.com
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Credentials Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, December 2016

Dominican University of California

Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential, with CLAD Emphasis, May 2004
Dominican University of California

Multiple Subject Credential, with CLAD Emphasis, December 2002

Dominican University of California

Education B.A., Theatre Arts, June 1994

University of Oregon

34.5 Early Childhood Education Units

University of Oregon and College of Marin
Completed First year of BTSA program 2005-2006

Educational Strawberry Point School, Mill Valley, CA, September 2014 - present
Work Special Education Aide: Work with Learning Center teachers and classroom teachers helping special
Experience education students meet their individual needs. Attend team meetings, some I.E.P. meetings, and parent-
teacher conferences for certain students. While attending Dominican Education Specialist program
conducted assessment and wrote assessment report for triennial. Helped write I.E.P. goals and co-led the
triennial meeting.

Strawberry Point School, Mill Valley, CA, Fall 2016 Special Education
Student Teacher: Responsible for planning lessons with Learning Center teacher. Implemented lessons.
Used various strategies to help special education students meet their individual needs. Along with the
students case manager, wrote I.E.P. and presented my portion at the I.E.P.

Tam Valley School, Mill Valley, CA, November 2013 - February 2014
Long-Term Substitute, Fifth Grade: Responsible for teaching all material to class. Worked with the fifth
grade team and the regular classroom teacher in planning and implementing curriculum. Communicated
with parents on a weekly basis through class newsletter. Attended I.E.P. meetings.

Tam Valley School, Mill Valley, CA, October 2010 - June 2014
Homework Quiet Zone Facilitator: Oversaw and helped students four afternoons a week while they did
their homework.

Marin County and Sonoma County CA, August 2010 September 2014
Substitute Teacher: On call to teach kindergarten through sixth grade at various schools. Taught using
teachers plan plus my own lesson plans as needed.

The Hilldale School, Daly City, CA, August 2008 - June 2010
2008-2009 Third/Fourth Grade Teacher, 2009-2010 Third Grade Teacher:
Responsible for all planning and implementing of lessons and units. Lessons and units taught at least one
year above state grade level. Full responsibility of classroom management and communication with
parents. Responsible for writing term report cards. Implemented a school-wide green program.

Marin County, CA, August 2006 June 2008

Substitute Teacher: On call to teach kindergarten through sixth grade at various schools in Marin
County. Taught using teachers plan plus my own lesson plans as needed.

Tam Valley School, Mill Valley, CA, March 2006 - June 2006 Kindergarten
Job Share: Shared responsibilities for all planning and implementing of lessons and units with job-share
partner. Shared responsibility of management of classroom and parent communication.
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Tam Valley School, Mill Valley, CA, August 2005 - March 2006 Kindergarten
Long-Term Substitute: Responsible for all planning and implementing of lessons and units. Had full
responsibility of management of classroom. Full management of classroom. Conducted fall
conferences. Communicated with parents. Attended one I.E.P.

Marin County, CA, December 2002 - June 2005

Substitute Teacher: On call to teach kindergarten through fifth grade at various schools in the county.
Taught using teachers plan plus my own lesson plans as needed.

Tam Valley School, Mill Valley, CA, Fall 2002 Kindergarten

Student Teacher: Responsible for planning lessons with classroom teacher. Introduced some of the
letters in Handwriting Without Tears. Helped review Zoo Phonics sounds while introducing some of the
letters of the alphabet. Planned various lessons in Math, Language Arts, and Science.

West Portal School, San Francisco, CA, Fall 2002 Third Grade
Student Teacher: Helped the teacher with classroom instruction. Introduced Readers Theatre. Helped
plan and check homework assignments. Planned various lessons in Writing, Math, Social Studies and
other subject areas.

Grant Grover School, Kentfield, CA, Summer 2002 Fourth and Fifth Grade
Instructional Assistant: Responsible for aiding teacher in maintaining order. Aided teacher by taking
over the class as needed. Taught brief lesson on the history of the Immigration Station at Angel Island
and incorporated poetry into the lesson. This is a special education school for severely emotionally
disturbed students.

Marin Primary and Middle School, Larkspur, CA

Preschool Teacher: August 1999 - April 2001 Planned various art, circle and other educational activities.
Worked with parents in setting up volunteers, field trips and other classroom activities. Assessed
children on a yearly basis. Diapering and toilet training with younger children.
Afternoon Toddler Teacher: October 1998 - August 1999
Cared for toddlers, diapering and feeding. Planned art and circle time activities on a daily basis. Went with
the class on field trips during the regular part of the day and filled in for absent teachers.

Marin Day Schools: San Rafael/ILM Campus, San Rafael, CA, June 1996 - October 1998
Substitute Teacher: Performed various activities including art, circle time, feeding and diapering
children ages three months to five years old.

Professional Behavioral Strategies for Students with ADHD

Development Social Thinking
Behavior Basics for Paraeducators
CPI Training
IEP Goals & Objectives and the Paraeducator
Unique Curriculum Computer Training
How to Effectively Use Prompting to Decrease Problem Behavior