Kristy M. Snyder: Dedicated To Empowering and Motivating Students in A Positive and Productive Learning Environment

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Kristy M.

Snyder
146 E. 15th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
ms.kristy.snyder@gmail.com
231-632-2826

Dedicated to empowering and motivating students in a positive and productive learning


environment.
Professional Profile
Dedicated and innovative teacher who strives to motivate students to reach their highest
potential. Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in a caring
and diplomatic manner.

Career Objective
To obtain a position helping students advance their literary skills to become better readers and
writers.

Education & Certification


Bachelor of Arts; Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
Major: Language Arts

December 2002

Minor: Planned Elementary Education

Michigan Certification in Elementary Education; Grades K-8

Exp. June 2014

Highly Qualified to Teach: Language Arts 6-8, Elementary Education Self Contained K-8
Masters in Secondary Education; Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

In Progress

Experience in Education
August 2009 Current
Junior High/High School English Language Arts Teacher, Grand Traverse Academy,
Traverse City , MI. Created, planned, and implemented versatile multi-age lesson plans in the
classroom. Evaluated and critiqued student work. Worked within a team of teachers. Was an
academic advisor to a variety of student organizations. Coached cheerleading for three years.
August 2005 June 2009
Elementary Classroom Teacher, Adrian Public Schools, Adrian MI. Taught in a variety of
grade levels. Planned and implemented comprehensive lesson plans. Evaluated and critiqued
student work. Organized and attended Student Assistant Team (SAT) to improve student

behavior and academic achievement in the classroom. Also assisted in the implementation of the
Positive Behavior Supports team (PBS) as directed by the State of Michigan to improve student
behavior in school. Attended literature workshops including Michigan Reading Association
Conference (MRA) and became MLPP certified.
August 1999-June 2005
Substitute Teacher, Lenawee Intermediate School District. Lenawee County, MI. Interpreted
and implemented teacher lesson plans; enforced school and classroom policies; monitored
student activity; disciplined as appropriate; performed duties of classroom teacher and reported
on student success.

Highlights
Selected by the Michigan Department of Education to create, edit, and review both the
Speech and English Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC).
Junior High and Varsity Cheer coach for three seasons
Academic Advisor for the Science Math Olympiad
Academic Advisor for Student Ambassadors
Member of the Michigan Reading Association (MRA)
References
Luke Johnson
Elk Rapids Public School Teacher
13805 S. Windcrest Ct.
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-642-1582
Tom Hoxsie
4224 Manor Wood Dr. S.
Traverse City, MI 49685
231-342-0098
Maricela Alvarez
Adrian Public Schools Teacher
1254 Berkshire Ct.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-442-9362

Tia Crater
TCAPS Special Education Teacher EMS
13313 Blue Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
626-862-4654

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