Mary Snider
Ambler,AK
Summary
Dynamic school counselor with a proven track record at Northwest Arctic School District, specializing in crisis intervention and student advocacy. Enhanced student well-being through targeted workshops and conflict resolution strategies, significantly improving graduation rates. Committed to fostering a supportive environment and empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals.
Focused School Counselor with 12 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Itinerant School Counselor
Northwest Arctic School District
Ambler, AK
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
School Counselor
Yupiit School District
Akiachak, AK
07.2020 - 01.2025
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
School Counselor
North Slope Borough School District
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
Teacher
Jefferson County School District
Louisville, KY
07.1994 - 06.2013
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Indiana University, Southeast
New Albany, IN06-2009
Skills
- Career guidance
- Conflict resolution
- Student advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Student counseling
Certification
- NCSC - National Certified School Counselor
- Licensed School Counselor - Type C Certificate
Timeline
Itinerant School Counselor
Northwest Arctic School District
08.2025 - Current
School Counselor
Yupiit School District
07.2020 - 01.2025
School Counselor
North Slope Borough School District
07.2013 - 05.2016
Teacher
Jefferson County School District
07.1994 - 06.2013
Master of Science - School Counseling
Indiana University, Southeast