Santanna Sneed
Clinton,MS
Summary
Charismatic and dependable Teacher with 3 1/2 years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Rankin County School District
Brandon, MS
08.2018 - Current
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Instructed up to 22 students individually and in groups.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Enforced school's student discipline code and dealt with problem situations.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress and communicate results with students and parents.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.
Student Teacher
University of Mississippi
Tupelo, Mississippi
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Tupelo, Mississippi
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Instructed, tutored, and mentored individual students
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
Substitute Teacher
Swift Staffing
Tupelo, Mississippi
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Instructed, tutored, and mentored individual students
- Maintained safe and orderly classroom
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Tupelo, MS05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office including Excel and Powerpoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent editing skills
- Able to translate complex text into easily readable material
- Teaching/tutoring
- Experience with special-needs students
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Strong collaborator
- Effective time management
- Varied lesson plans
- Student-centered learning
- Outstanding social skills
- Creative learning strategies
- Organization skills
Certification
Certified Elementary Teacher (K-6). Endorsements to teacher special education with mild or moderate disabilities, and English/History grades 7-12.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Rankin County School District
08.2018 - Current
Student Teacher
University of Mississippi
09.2017 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
01.2015 - 11.2017
Substitute Teacher
Swift Staffing
01.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Certified Elementary Teacher (K-6). Endorsements to teacher special education with mild or moderate disabilities, and English/History grades 7-12.
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