Jamie Snider is seeking a middle school teaching position and has over 10 years of experience teaching various subjects to students from 1st to 8th grade. She utilizes hands-on and differentiated instruction to maximize student achievement and increase student motivation. Snider received her Bachelor's in Education from Edinboro University with a GPA of 3.94 and dual certification in elementary and special education.

1. Jamie L. Snider
2211Elk Street * Lake City, PA 16423
Home: (814) 774-4476 * Cell: (814) 572-2226 * Email: jamieszympruch@msn.com
OBJECTIVE
Secure 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 EXPERIENCE
6th 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 EXPERIENCE
5th 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 Teacher
Pfeiffer 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.

2. 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 Teacher
Elementary 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 Experience
Cheerleading 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
EDUCATION
Edinboro 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