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Bari Snyder

Bari Snyder

Educator
Greenville,SC

Summary

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

English Teacher

Berea High School
Greenville, SC
08.2020 - Current
  • Taught English 1 CP class in an at-risk high school with 70% ESOL student demographic.
  • Taught Read 180 (Literacy Lab) to freshmen Gen Ed and Special Ed inclusion classes.
  • Analyzed data to drive and differentiate instruction to engage, and create understanding for, all learners in person and with remote instruction.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension and behavior issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Met weekly with advisees to implement SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons and guidance with post high school plans.

English Teacher

Community Prep School
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Taught ELA 060 at year-round charter, alternative, at-risk High School.
  • Taught self-paced and in-person and remote English writing classes and English Electives (Mythology, Photojournalism, History of Me).
  • Differentiated instruction based on student data, and need, and delivered instruction one-on-one, small group, and whole group.
  • Trained in, and utilized, Trauma informed care daily.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • SAT testing administrator (Juniors and Seniors).
  • Organized community projects for students in collaboration with local businesses.
  • Attended workshops, and trainings, to keep up with relevant information and best practices for at-risk high school students.
  • Planned and implemented lessons for students in grades 9-12 using Colorado State Standards.
  • Created, prepared, administered, and graded tests/assignments to evaluate and monitor students' progress.
  • Served on various committees to improve student grades, attendance, and school progress using MTSS.
  • Guided and counseled students with personal, home, and/or academic problems.

Social Media Manager and Virtual Assistant

Linda Landon & Associates
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Created and managed social media accounts for authors, coaches and small businesses.
  • Reported social media performances and engaged with digital communities to build positive regard for company.
  • Managed Facebook, Instagram and Twitter content to keep brand messages consistent.
  • Edited website pages and posts through WordPress.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Scheduled, designed, and wrote emails and newsletters through iContact for clients.
  • Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
  • Identified opportunities and scheduled daily posts promoting company brand, events and special offers.
  • Created engaging content to keep social media channels updated and on brand.
  • Designed targeted email marketing campaigns to reach desired audience.
  • Scheduled webinars and live online events for clients and their followers.

Education Director and Event Coordinator

Cottonwood Center For The Arts
Colorado Springs, Colorado
11.2012 - 07.2014
  • Organized and coordinated art classes for the general public.
  • Collaborated with artists and patrons to create class offerings.
  • Organized monthly, bi-monthly and weekly events and art shows with Director and Marketing Director.
  • Planned and coordinated vendors, bar, seating, sound and media coverage for events.
  • Coordinated and facilitated tours with special needs groups, veterans, senior citizens and public/ private schools.
  • Engaged in daily communication with studio artists, visiting artists and art teachers regarding classes and upcoming events.
  • Submitted events and pertinent news to local media sources (newspaper, social media, television and radio).
  • Primary liaison and coordinator with the Adduce Foundation; worked directly with the founder of the organization to create unique art classes for aspiring high school artists.
  • Worked with senior centers, hospitals, veterans and children to create classes that were accessible to diverse demographics.

Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach

Academy School District 20
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Taught small intervention groups in grades K-5 at Title 1 Frontier Elementary.
  • Coached grade level teachers with reading strategies and best practices for whole group and small group reading instruction.
  • Assessed high need, and at-risk students with appropriate assessments using RTI/MTSS.
  • Attended and coordinated parent/teacher/student learning nights for parents of high needs students.
  • Maintained constant communication with teachers and parents regarding student's needs.
  • Administered State and District Assessments to at-risk students.
  • Helped to create Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for identified students.
  • Orchestrated, and implemented, teacher trainings for K-5 teachers to keep them up-to-date with best reading practices and necessary assessment trainings.
  • Conducted parent/teacher conferences for reading intervention students.
  • Co-taught Reading with Grade level teachers in a coaching setting.
  • Member of the Teacher Leadership Committee and Interview team.
  • Worked closely with other specialists to create a manageable schedule for students to reduce pull- out time from classroom.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Used approaches such as Reading Recovery, Lindamood Bell, and Read Naturally to achieve dramatic results with students.

First Grade Teacher

Yeager Elementary
Houston, TX
08.1997 - 02.2001

Substitute Teacher

Talented classroom Yeager Elementary
01.1997 - 05.1997

Education

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education, Liberal Arts

State University of New York - SUNY
Brockport, NY
01.1994 - 05.1997

Journalism, Music

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
08.1992 - 01.1993

Journalism, Music

State University of New York - SUNY
Cortland, NY
08.1991 - 08.1992

High School Diploma -

Fairport High School
Fairport, NY
06.1991 - 06.1991

Skills

    Individualized instruction

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Accomplishments

    Teacher of the Year finalist 2021-2022

    Teacher of the Month February 2021 and October 2021

    Member of college varsity tennis team

Additional Information

ACEs trained (SEL)

Skilled public speaker

Adept in Google Suite

GSA Teacher Sponsor and Advocate (Gay-Straight Alliance National Club)

Trained in True Colors Personality Assessment


Certification

South Carolina Teaching License ELA 7-12 and Principles of Learning and Teaching Secondary

Interests

Tennis

Pickleball

Reading

Traveling

Timeline

English Teacher

Berea High School
08.2020 - Current

English Teacher

Community Prep School
07.2018 - 06.2020

Social Media Manager and Virtual Assistant

Linda Landon & Associates
06.2015 - 06.2018

Education Director and Event Coordinator

Cottonwood Center For The Arts
11.2012 - 07.2014

Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach

Academy School District 20
08.2007 - 05.2010

First Grade Teacher

Yeager Elementary
08.1997 - 02.2001

Substitute Teacher

Talented classroom Yeager Elementary
01.1997 - 05.1997

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education, Liberal Arts

State University of New York - SUNY
01.1994 - 05.1997

Journalism, Music

University At Buffalo
08.1992 - 01.1993

Journalism, Music

State University of New York - SUNY
08.1991 - 08.1992

High School Diploma -

Fairport High School
06.1991 - 06.1991

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