Mary Snoke
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Dynamic and passionate elementary educator with strengths in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Focused on creating highly engaging lesson plans that promote critical thinking and collaboration among students. Prioritizes developing strong home-school connections through consistent communication and collaborative relationships with peers to improve personal practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher, First and Second Grade
Hunter Classical Christian School
Richmond, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster critical thinking and creativity in lower school students.
- Facilitated student engagement and support through a hands, hearts, and minds approach to academic instruction.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Assessed student progress through daily informal comprehension checks and real-time feedback across every subject.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with administration and colleagues to align curriculum with educational standards and best practices.
- Organized classroom activities that encouraged teamwork and social skills development among students.
- Collaborated with parents and faculty to support student development and academic achievement across the lower school.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom events to build community relationships.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Analyzed educational outcomes to refine teaching practices and improve student performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Interactive learning
- Special education
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher, First and Second Grade
Hunter Classical Christian School
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University