MARY SNYDER
Eau Claire
Summary
Experienced instructor offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping struggling readers. Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing student potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive approaches. Caring relationship builder with analytical mindset and good decision making-skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Eau Claire Area School District
08.2022 - Current
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals
- Assessed and reported on each student’s reading progress in accordance with policies developed by the school district
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Menomonie Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Worked with CD, LD, AND ED students at various times as needed by the district
- Planned lessons according to district standards
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies by attending professional development activities and in-service training
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students learning strategies and social skills
- Boosted individual performance by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support to reach these goals
- Prepared accurate and realistic Individual Education Plans based on testing, classroom work, and teacher observation
- Conducted meetings involving other teachers, administrators, and parents to discuss and approve Individual Education Plans
- Implemented approved Individual Education Plans and documented student progress and behavior
- (RETIRED)
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
River Heights Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.2011
- Worked with CD, LD, AND ED students at various times as needed by the district
- Planned lessons according to district standards
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies by attending professional development activities and in-service training
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students learning strategies and social skills
- Boosted individual performance by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support to reach these goals
- Prepared accurate and realistic Individual Education Plans based on testing, classroom work, and teacher observation
- Conducted meetings involving other teachers, administrators, and parents to discuss and approve Individual Education Plans
- Implemented approved Individual Education Plans and documented student progress and behavior
Education
WI Licensure Program - Reading Interventionist
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI06.2022
Master of Arts - Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph, MN08.1986
Skills
- Teaching
- Knowledge of reading strategies and implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Tutoring
- Scheduling
- Teamwork
- Group Instruction
- Educational Programs
- Cognitive Disabilities knowledge
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- State of Wisconsin License Certifications:
- Reading Interventionist (K-12)
- Special Education (LD, CD, ED K-12)
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Eau Claire Area School District
08.2022 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Menomonie Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2019
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
River Heights Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of St. Benedict
WI Licensure Program - Reading Interventionist
Concordia University of Wisconsin
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