DAPHNE SNOWDEN

 Blusnow2002@yahoo.com  Teacher.DaphneSnowden.com

OBJECTIVE
Dedicated professional committed to providing educational gains through comprehensive instruction that fosters student
development. Highly skilled in creating classroom environments that are stimulating, fun, and diverse to accommodate all
learning styles. Demonstrated capacity to teach, motivate, and direct students while maintaining high levels of interest and
achievement. Superb interpersonal skills; able to establish positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty
members. Strong planning, organizational, class management, and leadership abilities.
 Certified in Early Childhood Education & English (6-12)
 Gifted Endorsed
 ESOL Endorsed
 Reading Endorsed
 Experience in counseling and educating students on all grade levels
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Active Inspire, Google Chrome, and
Internet Explorer, etc. Adaptive to new applications and technology
 GALLUP Strengths: Achiever, Learner, Input, Intellection, & Connectedness

EDUCATION

Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction

Columbus State University, Columbus, GA  2018 – Present

Graduate Coursework in Educational Leadership

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA  2011

Certification in Early Childhood Education

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA  2009 – 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – English Minor

Honors Graduate – Cum Laude
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA  2002 – 2006

EXPERIENCE

Center for Teacher Effectiveness – Time To Teach – Atlanta, GA  2017 – Present

International Certified Trainer
 Consult with administrators to identify professional development needs.
 Provide research based strategies and materials with proven results.
 Assist with the improvement of school culture through relationship building.
Duties: Work directly with individuals to develop improvement plans to help maintain effective classroom management
through the use of research based instructional strategies and information rich resources.

Atlanta Public Schools – CORE Reading Academy – Atlanta, GA  2015 – 2016

Trainer – Continental Colony & Towns Elementary
 Reviewed recent years data on reading trends and presented research based best practices as a remedy.
 Identified and explained connections between key content in the CORE Reading Academy and CCSS.
 Provided a variety of skill building tools, techniques, and activities for curriculum and instruction.
Duties: Served as an adviser at all levels of preK-12 education, working collaboratively with educators to support literacy
and math achievement growth for all students. Presented effective instruction by laying a foundation of research-based
knowledge, supporting the use of proven tools, and developing leadership. Correlated teaching techniques with balanced
literacy.
Atlanta Public Schools – SLO Protocol Team – Atlanta, GA  2014 – 2015
Protocol Team Member
 Provided guidance on the SLO writing process.
 Accommodated writers with informational and technical assistance.
 Vetted assessments before finalization and publishing.
Duties: Collaborated with educators and leadership to facilitate the writing process. Responsible for assisting writers with
the resources and support needed to successfully write and revise SLOs.

Atlanta Public Schools – G. A. Towns Elementary School – Atlanta, GA  2014 – 2016

Team Lead – 3rd Grade Teacher
 Lead team by consistently integrating data driven differentiated instruction through collaboration with curriculum
coaches, teachers, and other stakeholders.
 Utilized the Gradual Release Method to improve student performance on standards.
 Increased rigor to help ensure college and career readiness for all students.
Duties: Guided team by providing direction, information, and resources for instruction. Responsible for student
development, enrichment, and achievement on state standards. Promote collaboration with parents, students, and all
stakeholders as an advocate for students’ best interest and ultimate success.

Atlanta Public Schools – T. H. Slater Elementary School – Atlanta, GA  2011 – 2014

Team Lead – 2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
 Lead team by collaborating with curriculum coaches and teachers to desegregate data and develop lessons.
 Engaged students in rigorous curriculum aligned with common core state standards.
 Produced high performing students who approached, met, and exceeded standards.
Duties: Responsible for grooming and educating students below, at, and above grade level through exposure to rigorous
curriculum and instruction. Successfully moved all students toward achievement goals.

Atlanta Public Schools – Benteen Elementary School – Atlanta, GA  2011

EIP / Collaborative Reading Teacher / Computer Lab Specialist
 Collaborated with kindergarten and 3rd grade teachers to execute reading lessons.
 Performed a pullout model with kindergartners needing differentiated instruction in reading and math.
 Performed the push-in model with 3rd graders needing differentiated instruction in reading.
Duties: Provided rigorous reading instruction for both kindergartners and 3rd graders in need of additional assistance in
reading and math skills. Also responsible for facilitating and providing educational interactive programs for all students in
the computer lab.

Fayette County Schools – Fayetteville, GA  2007 – 2011

Substitute Teacher
 Performed class management while thoroughly explaining daily assignments.
 Executed lesson plans.
 Reviewed class work and administered student assessments.
Duties: Responsible for ensuring students in grades PK-12 encountered a great learning experience during their teachers’
absence. Knowledgeable in all subject areas, specializing in English and language arts.

Fulton County Schools – Evoline C. West Elementary School – Fairburn, GA  2007 - 2008
Prime Time Counselor
 Carefully helped each individual student with homework assignments.
 Assisted students in the computer lab with educational computer programs, software, and websites.
 Conducted recreational play in the gymnasium and on the playground.
Duties: Maintained a fun learning environment for students in the after school program by implementing class
management for students in grades PK-5 during time in the computer lab, on the playground and in the gymnasium.
Georgia Department of Corrections – Office of Public Affairs– Atlanta, GA  2007
Executive Assistant
 Visited schools and other institutions to push the “Make the Right Choice” campaign.
 Wrote and edited letters, designed brochures and flyers, and improved posters for campaigns.
 Revised and edited video commentary to improve closed captioning.
Duties: Provided administrative support to the Director of the Office of Public Affairs organizing schedules, travel plans,
meetings and maintaining important documents through advanced filing systems. Prepared and handled correspondence,
reports, presentations, and various campaigns.

PRESENTATIONS

Snowden, Daphne N. (2016). CORE Reading Academy. CORE Reading professional development at George A. Towns
Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Snowden, Daphne N. (2013). ASCD Online Learning Registration. Presentation for professional development at T. H.
Slater Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Snowden, Daphne N. (2005). The Track Following Behavior of Specimens. PowerPoint presentation presented at the
Behavioral Neuroscience Conference at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS

 TEACH Grant (Columbus State University Education Grant, 2016) $1200

 TEACH Grant (Clark Atlanta University Education Grant, 2011) $1200
 TEACH Grant (Clark Atlanta University Education Grant, 2010) $2000
 HOPE Grant (Clark Atlanta University Academic Grant, 2002) $2000

AWARDS & HONORS

 Cum Laude Graduate, 2006

 Dean’s List, 2006
 Dean’s List, 2005
 Dean’s List, 2004
 Dean’s List, 2003
 Dean’s List, 2002

ASSOCIATIONS

 Association of Teachers & Educators, Member since 2010

 Georgia Association of Educators, Member since 2009
 American Psychological Association, Member since 2003

CERTIFICATIONS

 Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education, P-5

 Teacher Certification in English, 6-12
 Gifted Endorsed
 ESOL Endorsed
 Reading Endorsed