- Music: I have played in bands for many years and sponsored the Plano Senior High Guitar Club for 20 years
Joseph Snider
Teacher
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dedicated History Teacher offering 20+years background educating children in brain-based, nurturing and culturally diverse learning environment. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet varying student needs and employing various instructional techniques to appeal to different learning styles and retain student interest while maximizing learning. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to maintaining highest standards of professional integrity and reliability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
U.S. History Teacher (post 1877)
Plano ISD - Plano Senior High School
08.2004 - Current
- Taught U.S. History to as many as 60 students at a time in a teamed classroom setting.
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
World History Teacher
Plano ISD - Plano Senior High School
08.2004 - 05.2016
- Create curriculum from scratch using state guidelines for students who had failed to get credit in previous year or moved in from out of state.
- Utilized textbook to guide students through gaining knowledge through reading.
- Created and presented lectures to help students develop note taking skills.
- Created peer to peer activities to build student connection.
- Built activities that facilitated creative presentation of knowledge.
Texas History and World History Teacher
Plano ISD - Robinson Middle School
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Taught 6th grade World History 1998/99 - 2000/01 in addition to teaching Texas History throughout my time at Robinson
- Implemented lessons from school and district curriculum database.
- Built new lessons individually and as a team to expand school and personal curriculum repertoire.
- Attended workshops and seminars to increase expertise in Texas History and in general teaching History.
- Learned to make accommodations and Modifications for Special Ed students at this time to facilitate student IEPs.
- Learned basic ESL techniques and strategies.
Texas History Teacher
Plano ISD - Renner Middle School
01.1998 - 05.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature Major/Minor Focus in History
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX12-1997
Skills
- Technology Integration on Microsoft and Google platforms
- Adapted Instructional Techniques to facilitate student needs and learning styles
- Student instruction including peer to peer, reading, lecture, and online
- Instructional technology utilizing Google, Microsoft, Canva
- Instructional Material Creation utilizing different learning styles
- Historical Source Analysis including Harvard Case Studies
- Visual Presentation Design primarily on Google Classroom and using Microsoft
- Curriculum development As an individual and in a team dynamic
- Curriculum implementation of my own material, team developed material, and district curriculum
- Historical research
Certification
Lifetime Texas certification to teach grades 6 - 12 History.
Lifetime Texas certification to teach grades 6 - 12 English
Interests
Painting: I enjoy painting on reclaimed wood creating Welcome signs, ornaments, and more
Gardening: I enjoy working with plants to create pleasing displays as well as herbs and some vegetables for the kitchen
Timeline
U.S. History Teacher (post 1877)
Plano ISD - Plano Senior High School
08.2004 - Current
World History Teacher
Plano ISD - Plano Senior High School
08.2004 - 05.2016
Texas History and World History Teacher
Plano ISD - Robinson Middle School
08.1998 - 05.2004
Texas History Teacher
Plano ISD - Renner Middle School
01.1998 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature Major/Minor Focus in History
The University of Texas At Dallas
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