Jamie L. Snider2211Elk Street * Lake City, PA 16423

Home: (814) 774-4476 * Cell: (814) 572-2226 * Email: jamieszympruch@msn.com

OBJECTIVESecure a middle school education teaching position in a proactive educational setting that utilizes my

education, experience, and collaboration skills to maximize student achievement.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Rice Avenue Middle School January 2010- Present Intensive and differentiated instruction for a 6th grade classroom. Planned, constructed and implemented hands on, highly motivating lessons in Language Arts. Increased student motivation through building self-esteem to promote success in learning and a love for

education. Provided instruction through performance based assessments to guide instruction with a 4-Block approach

to maximize student achievement. Set high expectations for all students through positive guided support. Constructed and Implemented lessons using: Literacy Boards, Collins Writing, PSSA Driven Writing

program, Literacy Centers and Guided Reading. Implemented technology through the daily use of a Promethean Smart board, laptop computers, power

point and Microsoft office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE5th Grade Learning Support Teacher during Field Experience

Northwestern Elementary School March- May 2009

Constructed differentiated instruction to students through both inclusion and pull out services. Provided instruction through performance based assessments to guide instruction with a 4-Block approach

to maximize student achievement. Set high expectations for all students through positive guided support. Participated in DRA, DIBLES, Guided Reading, Wilson Reading Program and working with words. Constructed and Implemented lessons using Lucy Calkins Writing and 4 Block Writing Math Basic Skills Monitoring Assessment to guide instruction hands on/minds on instruction though the

use of manipulatives. Implemented technology through the daily use of a Poly vision board, laptop computers, power point and

Microsoft office. Professional development in Response to Intervention: Effectively Intervening with Students before They

Fall Too Far Behind in Reading Grades 1-5. Research based interventions, assessments, and strategies in reading.

1st Grade Elementary Education Field Experience TeacherPfeiffer Burleigh School May 2009

Intensive and differentiated instruction for first grade classroom. Planned, constructed and implemented hands on, highly motivating lessons in all subject areas. Increased student motivation through building self-esteem to promote success in learning and a love for

education.

7th Grade Learning Support Student Teacher

Pfeiffer Burleigh School Erie, PA September 2009-October 2009

Intensive and differentiated instruction for 7th grade classroom in both pull-out and inclusive classroom. Planned, constructed and implemented hands on, highly motivating lessons in Language Arts and Math. Constructed and implemented an assessment driven instructional unit plan Administered progress monitoring assessments Implemented use of technology through projector, laptop computers and power point. Effectively used collaborative teaching across the curriculum

Kindergarten Student TeacherElementary Education, Chestnut Hill Elementary Erie, PA October 2009-December 2009

Planned, constructed and implemented hands on, highly motivating lessons in all subject areas. Constructed and implemented an assessment driven instructional unit plan Administered progress monitoring assessments Implemented manipulatives in all subject areas. Participated in a balanced literacy program, Head Sprout Phonics program, Lucy Calkins Writing Program

and Interactive Learning Lab.

Other Professional ExperienceCheerleading Advisor, Rice Avenue Middle School Girard, PA 2008- Present

Implemented team building to encourage a well organized and developed cheerleading squad resulting in heightened school spirit.

Initiated and maintained positive communication with parents and community members. Volunteered at the middle school level for several months resulting in the district position at Middle school

level.

Associate/Owner Jazzercise, Inc 2005-Present Fostered an environment to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, and

the community. Built a successful exercise franchise from scratch to a very progressive business. Instructed 15-25 students 5-8 times weekly in group exercise format

EDUCATIONEdinboro University

Edinboro, PA 16412

B.S. in Education December 2009 GPA 3.94. Graduated Summa Cum Laude Dual certification in Elementary and Special Education. Dean’s List every semester Martin Luther King Reflections of Remembrance Contest First Prize Finalist for Commencement Speaker

Emergency Medical Technician January 1991 C.P.R Certified