Laura Kay Snyder



Education

Teaching and Leadership Experience

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (Administrative Certificate)

Graduation Date: June 2017

Grade Point Average: 3.96

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education- Focus on Special Education

Graduation Date: May 2010

Grade Point Average: 3.6

Major: Teacher of Students with Emotional Impairments (Birth-26 years)

Minor: Early Child Development (ZA Endorsement)

Baldwin & Hampton Elementary, Rochester, Michigan

Early Childhood Special Education Lead Teacher, October 2012-Present

• Created daily lesson plans using the High Scope Curriculum

• Assessed students using the AEPS and analyzed student data

• Job shadowed principal and coordinator for internship hours

• Wrote Individualized Education Plans for each student on caseload, Led IEP meetings, created and implemented Behavior Plans

• Planned and organized holiday parties, field trips and home visits

H.T. Burt Lifelong Learning Center, Ortonville, Michigan

Head Start Lead Teacher, September 2010-October 2012

• Co-taught high risk and low income students, led Parent Meetings

• Used the Second Step Curriculum to discuss feelings and emotions

• Blended classes with the general education tuition based students

• Referred students to be evaluated for special education services

Renaissance Academy, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Student Teacher, Spring 2010

Imagine Charter Schools, Kindergarten Classroom

• Planned, organized and implemented various lesson plans for stations/centers and whole group instruction

• Executed lessons in various curriculum subjects: Saxon Math, Everyday Math, Accelerated Reader, Lucy Calkins Writing, Scott Foresman Science, Dolch Spelling

• Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences, Family Fun Nights, Mock Rock and Poetry Slams

• Conducted a donation drive for the local “no-kill” animal shelter and involved local families to participate in this community event

Hillcrest Elementary, Alma, Michigan

Student Teacher, Fall 2009

Self-Contained Emotionally Impaired (EI) Classroom

• Taught grades 1st through 3rd for students with an EI certification

• Developed individual and whole group lesson plans with accommodations and modifications for all learners based on ability

• Created a Functional Behavior Assessment and performed a Behavior Implement Plan for multiple students

• Attended Individualized Education Plans for each student

• Administered the MEAP, MI-Access and Brigance tests

Involvements

Volunteer Opportunities

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certified- Fall 2016

Adult, Child and Infant First Aid and CPR Certified- Winter 2016

HighScope (Pre-School Curriculum) Certified- Spring 2017

Special Olympics

Midland Family Center

Tender Care Nursing Home

Relay 4 Life

Optimist Club

References

Michele Kuczera

Early Childhood Special Education Supervisor, Project Find Coordinator

501 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan, 48307

Phone: (248) 726-3077

mkuczera@rochester.k12.mi.us

Anne Evans

Rochester Community Schools, District Special Education Director

501 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan, 48307

Phone: (248) 726-3000

aevans@rochester.k12.mi.us

Cathy Kochanski

Baldwin Elementary, School Principal 

4325 Bannister Road

Oakland Township, Michigan 48306

Phone: (249) 726-3200

ckochanski@rochester.k12.mi.us

Dr. Holly Hoffman, Ph. D.

Chairperson for the Department of Counseling and Special Education

Human Environmental Studies: Early Childhood Development

Central Michigan University

EHS Building 458

Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859

Phone: (989) 774-3218

gerki1hh@cmich.edu

Theresa Richter

Gratiot-Isabella RESD Special Education Supervisor

1131 East Center Street, PO Box 310 1131 E. Center Street, PO Box 310 Ithaca, MI 48847

Ithaca, Michigan 48847

Phone: 989-773-6956

trichter@

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