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ARETHA M. SNADON
Former Educator
BELLEVILLE,MICHIGAN
Summary
Accomplished educator transitioning to communications specialist. Leveraging diligent project management skills with exceptional verbal and written skills to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments, Seeking to implement a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, while optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sales Associate
Hudson Group Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
Elementary School Teacher
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians via weekly newsletters, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze current events and evaluate sources for credibility and bias.
- Enhanced communication skills among students with daily interactive activities.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction, addressing individual learning gaps.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to journalism by creating and sponsoring a weekly student-written classroom newsletter.
- Demonstrated understanding of instructional planning and timely delivery paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students, incorporated technology and made learning relevant.
- Strengthened student understanding of media literacy by facilitating discussions of digital platforms, social media, and responsible consumption of information.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
Literacy Specialist
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.1992 - 08.2019
- Taught Reading and Language Arts grades 1-8 for 21 years.
- As a Classroom Teacher of grades 1-8 for 21 years, instructed students in reading and language arts.
- As a Literacy Coach for 3 years, facilitated peer coaching initiatives among educators to enhance collective expertise in teaching various aspects of reading and writing skills.
- Enhanced student learning by collaborating with teachers to develop differentiated instruction strategies.
- As a Reading Specialist for 3 years, provided targeted professional development opportunities for teachers on literacy instruction techniques and strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school-wide literacy events, cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for student success in reading and writing.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of literacy programs through ongoing data analysis, making adjustments as needed to maximize results.
- Led book clubs that challenged students to think critically about texts while fostering an appreciation for different genres, authors, and perspectives.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support in developing effective literacy instruction practices.
- Boosted reading comprehension skills by integrating vocabulary development and text analysis activities into daily lessons.
- Increased parent engagement through consistent communication about student progress and opportunities for support at home.
- Developed comprehensive literacy curriculum, aligning instructional materials with state standards and best practices.
- Promoted a love for reading by creating engaging thematic units based on high-interest topics and diverse literature selections.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to support supplemental literacy programming outside of the classroom setting.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI12-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies/Sociology
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-1990
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Excellent people skills
- Writing instruction
- Compliance standards
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
Certification
- State of Michigan Professional Certificate: Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self-Contained), Language Arts (BX) K-8, 01/12/23-06/30/28
- State of Michigan Enhanced Driver License, 01/01/24- 01/23/28
Timeline
Sales Associate
Hudson Group Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2024
Literacy Specialist
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.1992 - 08.2019
- State of Michigan Professional Certificate: Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self-Contained), Language Arts (BX) K-8, 01/12/23, 06/30/28
- State of Michigan Enhanced Driver License, 01/01/24, 01/23/28
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies/Sociology
Northwestern University
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Software
Google Suite
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPaid sick leavePaid time offFlexible work hoursWork from home option4-day work weekQuote
The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.
Ida B. Wells
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
References
- Chantay Blankenship, Principal, Burton International Academy, 2001 Martin L. King Blvd., Detroit, MI, 48208, 313-596-3800
- Heather Hoopaw Miller, Principal, Pittsfield Elementary School, 2543 Pittsfield Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, 734-546-2916
- LaTeresa Hurley, Ed.D, Educational Consultant, Educational Consulting Group, 23800 W. Ten Mile Rd,. Ste. 160, Southfield, MI 48033, 313-999-2395
Interests
World Affairs
History and American Culture
Crossword and Sudoku Puzzles
Exercise
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