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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Lisa Snively

Pasadena,MD

Summary

Highly energetic teacher having eighteen (18) years of instructional experience at the early childhood and elementary level. With a focus on student development and a commitment to performance excellence, I integrate modern instructional techniques to create a stimulating learning environment. Obtaining expertise in classroom technology enables me to provide students with an enhanced and contemporary learning experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Prince Georges County Public Schools
Bladensburg, maryland
08.2020 - Current
  • Appointed Grade Level Chair for the 2024-2025 School Year
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
  • Created a variety of learning experiences which incorporated technology into instruction.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education.
  • Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
  • Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
  • Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
  • Served as a liaison between administration, faculty members, parents and students.
  • Facilitated discussion among faculty members about best practices for improving student achievement.
  • Created an environment that fostered collaboration among staff members.

First Grade Teacher

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Meade Heights
Fort Meade, MD
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Taught reading, math, science and social studies to title 1 students. Implemented the common core curriculum into daily lessons. Infused technology into various lessons.

Kindergarten Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools Butterfly Ridge
Frederick, MD
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Taught reading, math, science and social studies to title 1 students. Implemented the common core curriculum into daily lessons. Infused technology into various lessons

Kindergarten Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools Hillcrest Elementary
Frederick, MD
08.2013 - 07.2018
  • Taught reading, math, science and social studies to title 1 students. Implemented the common core curriculum into daily lessons. Infused technology into various lessons

Long Term Substitute- Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten

Frederick County Public Schools Orchard Grove Elementary
Frederick, MD
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Taught reading, math, science and social studies. Implemented the common core curriculum into daily lessons. Infused technology into various lessons.

Substitute Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick, MD
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided classroom instruction in a variety of subjects to all elementary, middle and high school grade levels.

Frederick County Public Schools Glade Elementary
Walkersville, MD
11.2011 - 02.2012
  • Long Term Substitute- Kindergarten.
  • Taught reading, science, math, social studies and health.
  • Implemented technology effectively into daily lessons.

Kindergarten Teacher

Prince Georges County Public Schools Thomas Pullen Arts Focus School
Landover, MD
08.2005 - 07.2011
  • Appointed and served as grade level chair for 4 years
  • Taught reading, math, science, social studies and health
  • Led students to win 3rd place in the Prince Georges County Write-A-Book Contest in 2008.
  • Participated on the School Improvement Team for the 2010-2011 school year.
  • Promoted initiative to integrate technology into classroom instruction.
  • Trained Kindergarten team on technology applications and instructional integration.
  • Implemented technology effectively into daily lessons.

Summer School Teacher 1st and 2nd grade

Carroll County Public Schools Charles Carroll Elementary
Westminster, MD
06.2005 - 08.2005
  • Implemented a 1st and 2nd grade summer school program provided by Carroll County.
  • Improved the reading skills of under-performing readers by making learning enjoyable.

Substitute Teacher

Carroll County Public Schools
Westminster, Md
07.2004 - 08.2005
  • Provided classroom instruction in a variety of subjects to all elementary and middle school.
  • grade levels.

Carroll County Public Schools Charles Carroll Elementary
Westminster, MD
04.2005 - 06.2005
  • Long Term Substitute: 1st Grade and 4th Grade.
  • Taught Reading to 4th graders.
  • Co-taught Math to 1st graders.
  • Provided supplemental math instruction to students with low aptitude, in a small group setting.

Culpeper County Public Schools Emerald Hill Elementary
Culpeper, Va
10.2003 - 07.2004
  • Reading Resource Taught reading and phonics to academically challenged 1st and 2nd graders.
  • Participated on first and second grade instructional teams to chart progress and opportunity Administered the DRA reading assessment to each student.
  • Designed the quarterly narrative progress report for each student in the reading resource program.

Substitute

Carroll County Public Schools
Westminster, MD
11.2002 - 10.2003
  • Provided classroom instruction in a variety of subjects to all elementary and middle school.
  • grade levels.

Education Director

Huntington Learning Center
, MD
08.2000 - 10.2003
  • Administered initial diagnostic testing to all clients Designed individual programs based on data results from initial testing Conducted parent conferences after every 30 hours of instruction to discuss progress and opportunities Designed daily teaching and learning schedules for staff and students.
  • recruited and trained new staff measured students progress against learning objectives.

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
Pasadena, MD
06.2000 - 08.2000
  • Tutored students in Grades K-12; supplemented instruction in reading, math and writing.
  • Administered initial diagnostic testing to students.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Glen Burnie, MD
02.2000 - 06.2000
  • Long Term Substitute: 5th grade.
  • Taught reading to 5th grade students.
  • Assisted in creating a 5th grade promotional ceremony.
  • Differentiated instruction in order to meet the needs of each student.

Substitute Teacher

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Annapolis, MD
01.1999 - 06.2000
  • Substituted at various schools and grades teaching the subject curriculum.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Jessup Elementary
Jessup, MD
10.1999 - 12.1999
  • Long Term Substitute: 1st grade.
  • Taught reading, math, science and social studies to 1st grade students.
  • Planned collaboratively with the 1st grade team weekly.
  • Differentiated instruction in order to meet the needs of each student.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Shady Side Elementary
Shady Side, MD
02.1999 - 06.1999
  • Long Term Substitute: Physical Education.
  • Taught physical education to Kindergarten-5th grade students.
  • Co-created and co-implemented a school wide field day.

Student Teacher, First Grade

Wayne Elementary
Wayne, PA
09.1998 - 12.1998
  • Student taught reading, math, science and social studies to 1st grade students.

Education

Masters In Teaching Through The Arts

George Mason University
2012

Instructional Technology

University Of Maryland University College

Elementary Education

Eastern University
1998

Skills

  • Proficient in assessing diverse learning styles
  • Innovative approach to lesson planning
  • Proficiency in computer technology
  • Experienced in differentiated instruction
  • Unique abilities to manage student diverse population
  • Foster a positive learning environment
  • Consistently fulfill teaching objectives
  • Proficient in cross curricular teaching



Accomplishments

Dynamic Teaching Techniques

  • Successful application of a variety of teaching techniques, such as: phonetics, multi-sensory learning and repetition; resulting in students working at or beyond grade level at time of promotion.

Plan Development

  • Designed and facilitated lesson plans which provided students with learning opportunities that encouraged them to observe, investigate and question.

Technology Integration

  • Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of Phi Kappa Phi for an overall 4.0 GPA in my masters at George Mason University

Certification

APC Certification in Elementary Education, 1-6, MD

APC Certification Endorsement in Early Childhood Education, N-3, MD

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Meade Heights
08.2019 - 07.2020

Kindergarten Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools Butterfly Ridge
07.2018 - 07.2019

Kindergarten Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools Hillcrest Elementary
08.2013 - 07.2018

Long Term Substitute- Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten

Frederick County Public Schools Orchard Grove Elementary
09.2012 - 06.2013

Frederick County Public Schools Glade Elementary
11.2011 - 02.2012

Substitute Teacher

Frederick County Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2013

Kindergarten Teacher

Prince Georges County Public Schools Thomas Pullen Arts Focus School
08.2005 - 07.2011

Summer School Teacher 1st and 2nd grade

Carroll County Public Schools Charles Carroll Elementary
06.2005 - 08.2005

Carroll County Public Schools Charles Carroll Elementary
04.2005 - 06.2005

Substitute Teacher

Carroll County Public Schools
07.2004 - 08.2005

Culpeper County Public Schools Emerald Hill Elementary
10.2003 - 07.2004

Substitute

Carroll County Public Schools
11.2002 - 10.2003

Education Director

Huntington Learning Center
08.2000 - 10.2003

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
06.2000 - 08.2000

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Richard Henry Lee Elementary
02.2000 - 06.2000

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Jessup Elementary
10.1999 - 12.1999

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Shady Side Elementary
02.1999 - 06.1999

Substitute Teacher

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
01.1999 - 06.2000

Student Teacher, First Grade

Wayne Elementary
09.1998 - 12.1998

Masters In Teaching Through The Arts

George Mason University

Instructional Technology

University Of Maryland University College

Elementary Education

Eastern University
Lisa Snively