Drew Forsberg
Worcester,MA
Summary
Experienced educator and administrator with a strong leadership and success track record in an independent school setting serving in various capacities, including as an administrator, classroom teacher, and department chair.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Worcester Academy
01.2013 - Current
- Currently teach American Studies in Literature, Modern Short Story, and Science Fiction courses.
- Taught Detective Fiction, Fantasy Literature, Visual Literacy, and Writing Across the Curriculum
- Served on the Organizational Alignment committee for the strategic plan
- Academic Advisor (currently for 12th Grade Students)
- Served on the Upper School Core Values Committee, dealing with disciplinary matters and student success.
Director of Information Technology
Worcester Academy
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Implemented a school-wide student 'one-to-one' laptop initiative
- Implemented campus-wide paging system and E911 systems
- Enhanced systems to allow the school better internal communication and capacity for emergencies such as campus lockdowns and emergency communication
- Managed school-wide and departmental data systems
- Redesigned campus network infrastructure and wireless connectivity to deal with the increased number of computers on campus
- Evaluated and purchased school software and hardware
- Member of the School Emergency Response Team.
Computer Science Instructor, Technology Department Chair
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Taught courses including Advanced Placement Computer Science, Introduction to Computer Programming, Web Design, and Photoshop
- Redesigned and updated Upper School Technology curriculum
- Created standards and benchmarks for the Technology curriculum
- Supported teachers' implementation of technology into the classroom, including lesson planning and technical support
- Coordinated teacher technology training
- Member of Curriculum Committee
- Taught Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Computer courses for a teacher on maternity leave (2002-2003).
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst, Project Manager
Optasite Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Lead testing initiative for a client/server Cellular Tower Asset and Inventory Program at a venture capital-funded startup company
- Managed Quality Assurance testing group
- Designed a custom defect tracking system and database
- Designed testing suite using existing and custom test plans
- Managed the field software beta test with outside contractors in 6 states.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Allmerica Financial
1999 - 01.2000
- Wrote and executed test plans for new functionality as well as known defects in Allmerica's Annuity software
- Coordinated special programs defect testing within the annuity software group
- Performed UNIX testing on financial interface software.
Financial Aid Director, Assistant Director of Admission
Worcester Academy
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Managed a 1.8 million dollar financial aid budget
- Chaired Financial Aid Committee
- Met with parents of students about the financial aid process
- Interviewed potential Worcester Academy students and parents
- Assisted with Open Houses and other admission events
- Dorm Parent.
Education
Masters of Science in Education - Educational Leadership
University of New England
Biddeford, ME01.2011
Certification - Client/Server Technologies and Methodologies
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
Union College
Schenectady, NY01.1995
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Business English
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student assessment
Other Experience
- Owner Drew Forsberg Photography (specializing in Sports Photography)
- Coached, Rowing, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Softball
Timeline
English Teacher
Worcester Academy
01.2013 - Current
Director of Information Technology
Worcester Academy
01.2008 - 01.2013
Computer Science Instructor, Technology Department Chair
01.2002 - 01.2012
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst, Project Manager
Optasite Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
Financial Aid Director, Assistant Director of Admission
Worcester Academy
01.1995 - 01.1999
Quality Assurance Analyst
Allmerica Financial
1999 - 01.2000
Masters of Science in Education - Educational Leadership
University of New England
Certification - Client/Server Technologies and Methodologies
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Arts - History
Union College
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