Maria Snider
Apollo Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated and driven professional with over a decade of teaching experience. Recognized for the ability to motivate teachers and students based on performance evaluations to reach their highest potential through quality, creative, and innovative guidance. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal/Principal Designee - Curriculum and Instruction
Independence Academy, Charter School Associates
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversees Curriculum and Instruction
- Observing in Classrooms formally and informally with documentation in Observe for Success
- Oversee Testing Coordinator
- Quarterly Data Analysis with Data Team
- Disaggregate all data to identify trends and needs for intervention strategies
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Supervises and collaborates with coaches to meet curriculum goals for campus
- Plans and organizes professional development opportunities for campus that are focused on curriculum and instruction
- Supports, Supervises, and Evaluates procedures for MTSS/ESE/GIFTED/504/ELL; Collaboration with other individuals involved
- New Teacher Mentor Coordinator
- Cambridge Coordinator: Collaboration with other individuals involved
- Monitor and analyze fidelity of Cambridge traits and strategies in the classrooms
- Assist teachers with instructional strategies support based on strategies given by the instructional coaches
- Assists with faculty supervision and evaluation
- Hiring Assistance by participating in interviews
- Collaboration with testing coordinator on School-Wide Testing and Data Plan
- Manages and communicates all information regarding Retention/Portfolios, including credit recovery for middle and high school
- Facilitates/Supports PLCs
- Attends District and Charter meetings
- Member of PSLT
- Title IX Coordinator
- Safety Meetings Coordinator
- Centegix Coordinator
- EdTech Liaison with IT department
- Collaboration on Pre-Planning Activities and Delivery of PD
- Summer learning program Coordinator
- (SAIL Program)
- FAST/EOC Tutoring Program coordinator
- Assist principal in setting goals and strategies for CHOICE Plan
- Orientates new teachers to content areas and coordinates training with instructional coaches
- Meets with department heads and lead teachers to ensure compliance with standards
- Completes textbook inventory
- Assist teachers in creating PMP for students
- Assist teachers in creating portfolios for documentation of student performance
- Monitor weekly tutorials in Math, Language Arts, Reading and Science
- Attends District meetings specific to AP in charge of scheduling and provides appropriate staff members with updated information as needed
- Works closely with Principal on master schedule
- Attends formal and informal meetings with teachers as necessary
- Communicates with parents concerning curriculum and teacher concerns
- Acts as Administrator in charge in absence of Principal
- Assists in safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
- Works with Facilities Coordinator to ensure transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services are provided when needed
- Maintains discipline for assigned grade levels
- Assists in enforcing compulsory attendance laws
- Assists with the requisition of textbooks and other materials for assigned grade levels.
Instructional Coach/AP Designee Leader K-9
Victory Charter School Tampa – NAEP
- Responsible for providing curriculum training and support to teachers in kindergarten through 9th grade and assisting with curriculum implementation
- Conducts ongoing staff development while also taking care of administrative/AP duties
- Conducts weekly classroom visitations and observations
- Responsible for all statewide testing in grades K-9th
- Responsible for MTSS protocols and procedures for grades K-9th
- Essential duties and responsibilities: Testing Chair grades K-9th
- MTSS coordinator grades K-9th
- Coaching cycles
- Side by side coaching
- Curriculum development and revision
- Facilitates the use of the student structured talk within the student-centered classroom
- Assisted in creating IB unit plans
- Assisted in creating and modifying subject area pacing guides
- Trained teachers within multiple curriculums
- Helped to develop PBIS within school and the implementation of PBIS.
ELA Curriculum Coach/Leader Grades 3-8
Charter Schools USA, Riverview FL
- Responsible for providing curriculum training and support to teachers and assisting with curriculum implementation
- Conducts ongoing staff development, performs periodic classroom visits, collects, and reports quarterly student data, and monitors programs
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and conducts in-service training for all teachers regarding the curriculum, researched-based instructional strategies, and best practices
- Performs periodic classroom visitations, assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance, performs periodic binder reviews, and monitors improvement
- Demonstrates lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers
- Trains new teachers in the use of Student Information System (SIS) and school-based resources and procedures
- Facilitates grade level and/or subject area team meetings
- Serves as a resource to school administrators and content area teachers in identifying reading needs, adapting instructional techniques, and implementing reading strategies across the curriculum
- Assists with the development of school literacy initiatives
- Collects, analyzes, and reports school and student benchmark data
- Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with district and professional associations to maintain a current knowledge of Reading and instructional best practices
- Attends monthly CSUSA Curriculum Cadres.
Fifth Grade Teacher (self-contained), Third Grade Teacher (self-contained), and Curriculum Resource Teacher
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Shows growth mindset, professionalism, and supports a positive school culture through perseverance and flexibility in the school's daily operations
- Technology usage and coached others for use of iReady, Lexia, Reading Plus, and Imagine Math programs
- Implement MTSS, a program designed to improve the production of low performing students, while holding instructors accountable for documentation and student growth
- Utilizes the coaching cycle to model, coach, and provide meaningful feedback toward new team members on the 3rd grade team
- Researches and implements latest trends and programs to stay current or at the forefront of the industry
- Implements effective common planning practices that include standards alignment, lesson planning, alignment to assessments, and grading practices
- Model data collection, inquiry, analysis, and evaluation to develop action plans that positively impact student achievement and build teacher capacity through collaboration with teams
- Carries out testing and data analysis of all state, local and benchmark testing programs
- Performs data analysis, including creating graphs and spreadsheets for testing programs to present to team when making decisions regarding students
- Strong working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with the ability to make presentations in group or individual settings utilizing those delivery methods via computer, through email, or web links
- Oversees tutoring and enrichment programs using testing data to drive individualized instruction
- Led school PDs around Reading instruction to help improve student achievement and best practices for educators
- Developed IEPs and conducted conferences with ESE team.
5th Grade Magnet School Teacher
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaboration with team members to analyze and impact professional practice in order to improve individual and collective results
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop before-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help in writing
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
4th Grade Teacher and PLC Facilitator for 4th grade team
08.2013 - 06.2015
- PLC facilitator for 4th grade team
- Collaboration with team members to analyze and impact professional practice to improve individual and collective results
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Assisted in developing writing program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop before-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help in writing
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Improved student test scores on state math test by 20% in one year period by implementing new curriculum
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Developed IEPs with and without BIPs
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Completed training courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods and developments in the field
- Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner
- Always preserved the confidentiality of student records and information
- Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities
- Designed and implemented a basic math program to be available to all students
- Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and other.
Education
Masters Ed | Educational Leadership -
The University of West Florida
01.2025
Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education -
University of South Florida, Tampa
01.2004
Skills
- Motivating Teams
- Influencing Others
- Continuous improvements
- Coaching abilities
- Process Improvement
- Visionary Thinking
- Incidents management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Goal-Oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Processes and procedures
- Project Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Development
- Priority management
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Discipline
- Expectation setting
- Business Administration
- Data Analytics
- Schedule development
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Emergency Incident Management Skills
Certification
- Elementary Education (Grades K-6) with ESOL
- K-12 Reading endorsed (Expires 6/2025)
- State of Florida Professional Certification
Timeline
Assistant Principal/Principal Designee - Curriculum and Instruction
Independence Academy, Charter School Associates
07.2023 - 05.2024
Fifth Grade Teacher (self-contained), Third Grade Teacher (self-contained), and Curriculum Resource Teacher
08.2016 - 07.2022
5th Grade Magnet School Teacher
08.2015 - 06.2016
4th Grade Teacher and PLC Facilitator for 4th grade team
08.2013 - 06.2015
Instructional Coach/AP Designee Leader K-9
Victory Charter School Tampa – NAEP
ELA Curriculum Coach/Leader Grades 3-8
Charter Schools USA, Riverview FL
Masters Ed | Educational Leadership -
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education -
University of South Florida, Tampa
- Elementary Education (Grades K-6) with ESOL
- K-12 Reading endorsed (Expires 6/2025)
- State of Florida Professional Certification
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