Laura Snider
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Plano Senior HS, specializing in AP US History and German instruction. Expert in project-based learning and student engagement, fostering above-average AP exam scores. Committed to cultural enrichment and individualized student advising, leveraging multimedia integration to enhance comprehension and retention.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AP US History Teacher
Plano Senior HS
08.2023 - Current
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Taught AP US History to 30+ students at a time in classroom setting.
- Completed AP College Board AP US History Summer Intensive Seminar.
- Helped my AP US History students achieve above-average scores on their AP Exams, both at the district, state and national levels.
US History Teacher
Plano Senior HS, Plano East Senior HS
08.2017 - Current
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
- Taught US History to 60 students at a time in classroom setting.
- Worked with associates and department leaders to coordinate best instruction practices.
- Conducted research on historical topics to supplement courses.
- Acted ethically and professionally when conversing with students and delivering lectures to be positive role model for kids of all backgrounds.
- Utilized Pinnacle, Skyward, ZipGrade, Edgenuity, Canva, and all Google Platforms to assess student achievement.
German Teacher - Levels I-IV, AP
Plano Senior HS, Plano East Senior HS, Clark HS
08.2012 - 05.2023
- Successfully Completed AP College Board German Language Intensive Summer Institute
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared approximately 40 students to master the AP Exam at the conclusion of their fourth year of study.
- Created and administered written and oral assessments to analyze student progress.
- Completed progress reports with individualized notes regarding students' strengths and areas of improvement.
- Maintained communication with five parents per day through conferences and phone calls.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interest including meals and singalongs at the Bavarian Grill German Restaurant in Plano, yearly outings to Dirk Nowitski Dallas Mavericks German Club Night for post-game German language Q & As with Dirk.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Sponsored active German Club, including yearly participation in "Winterfest," a competition held on the UT Austin Campus, which allowed my German students to showcase their skills and compete with other Texas German students for merit-based awards.
German Teacher, Levels I-III
Allen ISD- Allen TX
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
German Teacher - Levels I-IV, AP, IB
Garland ISD
08.1992 - 05.1995
- Organized and implemented a month-long exchange program through the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) with a partner high school in Greiz, Germany. The students spent 3 weeks attending school with their German partner student in Greiz and one week with me on an outing to Berlin, Germany for cultural/historical enrichment. To make this financially possible for my students, I offered and facilitated student fund-raising activities to help each student participant raise enough money to pay for his/her exchange experience.
- Prepared German students to succeed on their International Baccalaureate German Exams at the end of their fourth year of IB German language study.
- Sponsored active German Club with regular on and off-campus meetings to foster friendship and cultural enrichment.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
Education
Student Teaching in German And History -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-1992
Master of Arts - German
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas12-1991
Bachelor of Arts - History And German
Baylor University
Waco, Texas05-1987
Skills
- Writing instruction
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Debate facilitation
- Primary source analysis
- Multimedia integration
- Reading comprehension
- Discussion facilitation
- Cultural impact assessment
- Student advising
- Student instruction
Certification
- Lifetime Certification in History
- Lifetime Certification in German
Languages
German
Full Professional
Interests
- Travel both within the USA and abroad
- Playing the piano - I was a piano teacher for 12 years during my time as a stay-at-home mom I also served as a church pianist for over 10 years
- Avid reader, enjoying reading biographies, books about historical events, and historical fiction
- Listening to audio books in German
- Riding horses
- Gardening, especially roses
- My husband and I enjoy couples' dancing
References
Professional References:
- Tracy Ryerson - Assistant Principal over Social Studies at Plano Senior High School Email: tracy.ryerson@pisd.edu
Cell: 214-384-6322
- Jason Barton - Team Lead for AP US History at Plano Senior High School Email: jason.barton@pisd.edu
Cell: 214-738-3158
- Lindsay Scott - Team Lead for on-level US History at Plano Senior High School Email: lindsay.scott@pisd.edu
Cell: 214-793-7507
Timeline
AP US History Teacher
Plano Senior HS
08.2023 - Current
US History Teacher
Plano Senior HS, Plano East Senior HS
08.2017 - Current
German Teacher - Levels I-IV, AP
Plano Senior HS, Plano East Senior HS, Clark HS
08.2012 - 05.2023
German Teacher, Levels I-III
Allen ISD- Allen TX
08.2004 - 05.2007
German Teacher - Levels I-IV, AP, IB
Garland ISD
08.1992 - 05.1995
Student Teaching in German And History -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Master of Arts - German
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - History And German
Baylor University
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