Samuel J. Schneider1534 Cedar Avenue | Denver, CO 80223 | (308) 390-2735 |

samjschneider@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Breakthrough Kent Denver Denver, COInstructional CoachMay 2015—July 2015

Mentored, coached, and supported 8 novice mathematics teachers for grades 6 through 9 Set goals, delivered one-on-one coaching sessions and professional development over the course

of a 6 week summer program

KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Denver, COInstructional CoachAugust 2015—Present

Began the academic year supporting, coaching, and mentoring a veteran science teacher Transitioned to coaching a novice Teach for America Corp member in November Developed a transition plan along with former teacher to incorporate new staff member into the

team, held weekly one on one meetings to develop teacher, observed teacher weekly to evaluate development goals

Math Department ChairJune 2015—Present

Lead department meetings consisting of grade level math teachers, learning support staff, administrative staff, and apprentice teacher staff

Developed a department meeting cycle that accommodated for differences in Learning Unit lengths, while still aligning to school level and regional level goals

Acted as a member of the regional math content team. Developed, set, and prioritized goals for the KIPP Colorado Region centered around heavy lifting techniques, assessment practices, and implementation of Common Core Curriculum

Developed and piloted a system of data driven instruction within the context of the Engage New York/Eureka Math Instructional Design

6th Grade Math TeacherJuly 2014—Present

Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 6th grade students; tracked and analyzed class performance; accommodated for individual learning styles and learning disabilities, developed individual behavior plans, critically analyzed assessment and instructional practices within the context of PARCC assessments and the Common Core Standards

Developed and implemented classroom techniques for promoting metacognition with assessment feedback and for facilitating student-centered discourse on a peer-to-peer basis

Achieved Master Teacher Status according to school teacher evaluation rubric

Holy Family Catholic School Port Allen, LAGo Math! Afterschool Program AdministratorNovember 2013-May 2014

Developed and implemented after school math tutoring program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade

Pre-assessed, assessed, and remediated students’ conceptual understanding of grade appropriate math concepts

Mathematics Teacher, Middle School (5th-8th)August 2012-May 2014

Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade; tracked and analyzed class performance; accommodated for individual learning styles and learning disabilities

Served as math department chair for Kindergarten through 8th grade mathematics; provided professional development for staff (school level and diocesan level) and lead efforts to implement Common Core Standards and Standards for Mathematical Practice

St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center South Bend, INAssistant Mathematics TeacherJune 2012-July 2012

Designed and implemented summer math enrichment for youth in a detention center (aged 9-18)

EDUCATION University of Notre Dame, Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Notre Dame, IN

• Master of Education July 2014• 3.86 GPA• Degree granted through ACE, in connection with coursework, completed two year

teaching fellowship• Certified in grades 5-9 Mathematics (Indiana)

EDUCATION ( continued ) University of Nebraska-Kearney, College of Business and Technology

Kearney, NE• Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Minor, Political ScienceAugust 2009• 3.75 GPA; Cum Laude -May 2012• Honors Program Graduate

University College Roosevelt, Study Abroad Middelburg, Netherlands

• Completed coursework in international law, intermediate Fall 2010

macroeconomics, international business ethics• Collaborated with and lead students from diverse international backgrounds

OTHER EXPERIENCES Holy Family Catholic School Port Allen, LACross Country/Track and Field CoachAugust 2012-May 2014

Organized and lead team practices Registered and managed meet participation for cross country athletes and track athletes

University of Nebraska-Kearney Kearney, NESupplemental Instructor and Coordinator of Supplemental InstructionAugust 2011-May 2012

Attended entry level macroeconomics classes; lead additional class sessions three hours per week Coordinated and recruited other peer instructors.

Kearney Public Schools, Kearney Community Learning CenterKearney, NE

Para-educatorAugust 2011-May 2012

Tutored middle school students in all subjects (12 hours per week) Sponsored math, general research, and fitness clubs for middle school students

University of Nebraska-Kearney Kearney, NEWriting ConsultantJanuary 2010-May 2010

Performed one-on-one writing consultations with university students, corrected papers for content and grammar

3rd City Christian Church, “Connect” Afterschool/Summer Program Grand Island, NE

Co-Manager, Program EmployeeSeptember 2007-August 2011

Acted as Co-Manager of Summer Program for elementary students (2011) Coordinated employees and organized activities for 60-75 elementary students daily Supervised and lead elementary students in after school and summer program activities

Office of Congressman Adrian Smith Washington, D.C.

Congressional InternMay 2010-June 2010

Answered phones, attended congressional hearings, conducted legislative research, organized mass mailings

HONORS AmeriCorps National Service Program

•Educational grant recipient and member of AmeriCorps Education Awards Program (2012-2014)

Honor Graduate; Department of Economics•Named outstanding graduate in the department of economics at the University of Nebraska-Kearney College of Business and Technology (May 2012)

Kearney Hub-Omaha World Herald Scholarship•Scholarship given to 2-3 incoming high school seniors within the University of Nebraska Kearney Honors program; Award given based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement and interview process (February 2009)