Courtney Snyder
Teacher
Shelby Township,Michigan
Summary
As an educator I know that I can make a lasting difference in every child’s life. I will provide a safe, fun, and effective environment where all students feel welcome. Self-reflection, positive reinforcement, and critical thinking will help shape the classroom so students can develop skills that go beyond the common core requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Voyageur Academy
Detroit, Michigan
09.2019 - Current
- Mentor Teacher of four individual, first year teachers
- Building Lead Teacher (1st-2nd Team)
- Prepared students for standardized testing by implementing games, mini lessons, and daily activities. (20/23 students hit NWEA goal or exceeded)
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities. (Recipient of $400 worth of classroom supplies from "The Michael Jordan Brand" via Donor's Choose.
- Rated "Effective" on all past professional evaluations.
- Taught classes of 26 in person and online during COVID-19.
- Fostered positive relationships with student families daily, via text message, phone calls, Class Dojo, and in person conversations.
- Professional Development classes include current curriculum (HMH into reading, EBLI Intervention, Eureka Math) IRIPs, 3rd Grade Reading Law Implementation, Social Emotional Learning, Trauma Informed Classroom, K-3 Practices in Early Literacy, and AMIRA.
Middle School Teacher
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Detroit, Michigan
01.2018 - 01.2019
- English and Social Studies Classroom Teacher grades 6th-8th
- ELA intervention
- PSAT/SAT prep during and after school tutoring
- Motivated students to succeed by building relationships
- Planned, coordinated, and attended educational field trips
Student Teacher
Long Meadow Elementary
Rochester, Michigan
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Fourth Grade Final Student Teaching Field Placement
- Create and carry out differentiated instructional lesson plans
- Implement student centers for specific subject areas
- Sensitive to student differences and needs inside and outside of the classroom
- Motivated students to take personal pride in their work, actions, and discussions
- Participated in student council and assisted with PTA events (example: Field Day and School Fair)
Camp Director/Coach
Skyhawk’s Sports Academy
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Provide a safe, fun and exciting environment for children while at camp
- Teach life skills through sports, such as teamwork, responsibility, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 08.2016 - 05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI 08.2009 - 04.2013
Skills
Behavioral improvements
Organizational skills
Activity Planning
Relationship building
Positive Attitude
Extracurricular Activities
Activities
- Social Committee and Grief Team member
- K-2 After school tutoring
- MTTC Tutor for Co-workers
- Volleyball Coach (Middle School Head Coach, Junior Varsity Head Coach, Varsity Assistant Coach)
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Voyageur Academy
09.2019 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Detroit Public Safety Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student Teacher
Long Meadow Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
08.2016 - 05.2018
Camp Director/Coach
Skyhawk’s Sports Academy
06.2014 - 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Macomb Community College
08.2009 - 04.2013