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Liana Snyder

Owings Mills,MD

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

HCPSS
08.2009 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

ESOL Teacher

Carroll County Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2008
  • Enhanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences focused on best practices in English language teaching methodologies.
  • Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
  • Supported the integration of newly-arrived immigrant students into mainstream classrooms by providing resources and guidance for both teachers and learners.

Individual Support Therapist

CSAAC
02.2003 - 05.2005
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to children with Autism.

Education

Master of Science - Education

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
06-2015

Bachelor of Science - English With A Concentration in Education

University of Maryland Baltimore College
Catonsville, MD
05-2005

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Mentor Teacher for Towson Interns- 7 years
  • DEIL- 3 years
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Maryland teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement

Accomplishments

Started an after school program for the dramatic arts in collaboration with the BSES PTA. I served a play director since 2012.

Served as DEIL for BSES since 2023.

Timeline

Teacher

HCPSS
08.2009 - Current

ESOL Teacher

Carroll County Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2008

Individual Support Therapist

CSAAC
02.2003 - 05.2005

Master of Science - Education

McDaniel College

Bachelor of Science - English With A Concentration in Education

University of Maryland Baltimore College
Liana Snyder