Heather Snider
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Gerstell Academy
08.2006 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Director
ABC Care Inc
03.2004 - 06.2006
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Office Manager
JD Machine Corporation
02.2003 - 03.2004
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Director
Celebree Learning Centers
04.2000 - 02.2003
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MDVilla Julie College
Owings MillsSkills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Innovative lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Assigning and Grading Work
Timeline
Teacher
Gerstell Academy
08.2006 - Current
Director
ABC Care Inc
03.2004 - 06.2006
Office Manager
JD Machine Corporation
02.2003 - 03.2004
Director
Celebree Learning Centers
04.2000 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Carroll Community College
Villa Julie College
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