Susan Snodgrass
Language Arts Teacher
Lexington,KY
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong relationships with students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience with leadership as department chair, SBDM, and committee co-chair Familiar with a variety of learning styles and preferences. Skilled at working with parents/guardians to develop understanding of student as a whole. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 22 years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Counseling Practicum Student
University Of The Cumberlands
Lexington, United States
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Created a faculty presentation around Trauma Informed Care awareness and procedures
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
Lexington, United States
08.2017 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered KPREP, MAP, and classroom formative/summative tests to evaluate student progress.
- Managed data for approximately 120 students on a yearly basis
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Language Arts Teacher
St. Leo School
Versailles, KY
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Developed a language arts curriculum for 60 students in grades 6-8.
- Managed data for 60 students on a regular basis
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
English 11 Teacher
Northwood High School
Saltville, VA
08.2006 - 05.2014
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Maintained data for approximately 100 students on a semester basis.
- Assisted students with ACT/SAT preparations
- Assisted in counseling office during free blocks.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY 01.2020 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Reading
Emory And Henry College
Emory, VA 08.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary English
Emory And Henry College
Emory, VA 08.1997 - 05.2000
Skills
IEP familiarity
Response-to-intervention understanding
Verbal and written communication
Literacy skills
Organizational ability
Quality education
Student assessments
School district guidelines comprehension
Autism spectrum awareness
Work Availability
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Timeline
School Counseling Practicum Student
University Of The Cumberlands
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
01.2020 - 04.2022
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Language Arts Teacher
St. Leo School
08.2014 - 05.2017
English 11 Teacher
Northwood High School
08.2006 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Reading
Emory And Henry College
08.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary English
Emory And Henry College
08.1997 - 05.2000