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Curriculum Vitae
Drew A. Foster
[email protected]
http://www.geocities.com/fotodrew
•Educational History•
Webster University, Master of Arts/Teaching
Communications: Secondary Language Arts, 1995 University of MissouriÐSt.
Louis, B.S. Education/English, 1981
•Awards•
1992-93 Ferguson-Florissant District
Teacher of the Year Finalist
1992-93 McCluer Teacher of the Year Building Representative: Freshman
Teams
1993-94 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award
1993-94 Saint Louis Art Museum Teaching Award
•Work
History•
The Saint Louis Art Museum, Writer/Editor, St.
Louis, Missouri
Participated in brainstorm sessions to develop themes for slide kits.
Researched and wrote interdisciplinary curriculum for objects in The Saint
Louis Art MuseumÕs collection with special emphasis on masks and Westward
Expansion. Lectured on slides of offense/defence masks for a teachersÕ
workshop. Helped to setup a display for Teacher Services for the Masks
Big Event and provided advice and supplies for the mask making hands-on
activity. May 10, 1999, December 30, 1999
English
Teacher, McCluer High School, St. Louis, Missouri
Average class size: 28 students
Selected, created, and graded curriculum for all facets of English, including
various grades and levels of ability for the year. Taught grammar, composition,
creative writing, literature, and nonfiction. Employed the library as
an integral part of research and projects. Administered tests and
assessments. Collaborated with peers on interdisciplinary curriculum development.
Created challenging environment for students. Provided enrichment materials
for students with special needs. Advised
students on course schedules, career exploration,
and personal concerns. Acted as students' advocate. Served as contact
person for parents. Wrote recommendations. Provided leadership, direction,
and vision for an interdisciplinary team. Facilitated team meetings. Mentored
team teachers. Resolved team conflicts. Served as liaison between team
and administration. Coached freshman, sophomore, and JV soccer. Served
as tournament director for a sixteen-team sophomore/JV tournament. MYSA
"D" License; USSF "C" License; NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. November,
1982, until February, 1998
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