Barbi Snell
Roswell,GA
Summary
Attentive, kindhearted and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Comfortable with assisting lead teachers as well as stepping into leadership role as needed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Cornerstone Preschool
Roswell, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans that integrated weekly themes and specific learning objectives while meeting each child at their level
- Introduced engaging craft projects and regular exercise routines
- Successfully employed strategies for dealing with difficult behaviors to foster a safe atmosphere
- Trained and supervised new staff members as well as assistant teachers
- Streamlined classroom processes and established efficient daily routines
- Successfully guided the team through changes in staffing within the 2-year-old rooms, maintaining seamless operations.
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents through a text message group, ensuring timely sharing of crucial updates, along with images and videos capturing children's activities.
- Maintained up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Cornerstone Preschool
Roswell, GA
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities.
- Maintained a safe environment for children at all times by adhering to established standards of care.
- Organized activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling.
- Facilitated outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Provided guidance to students on proper behavior and social interaction with others in classroom settings.
- Supported special needs students throughout the day by helping them stay focused on tasks assigned or assisting with communication difficulties they may have had.
- Assisted the lead teacher in maintaining accurate documentation of student attendance records as well as incident reports if necessary.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Riverchase United Methodist Church Preschool
Hoover, AL
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with colleagues on classroom projects or initiatives related to curriculum design or assessment practices.
- Planned and implemented activities to stimulate growth in language, motor and social skills.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playground activities ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Provided emotional support for young children who are adjusting to being away from home.
- Provided guidance to assistant teachers on classroom management techniques.
Project Managment
UPS Supply Chain & Logistics
Louisville, KY
05.2001 - 11.2006
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
Education
Staatl. Anerkannte Fremdsprachenkorrespondentin - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Heidelberger Fremdsprachen Institut
Heidelberg07-1995
Skills
- Artistic Expression
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Social Skills Training
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Creative Teaching
- Emotional Support
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Bilingual in English and German
- First Aid Training
- Strong Work Ethic
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Health / Nutrition
- Swimming
- Camping
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Cornerstone Preschool
08.2019 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Cornerstone Preschool
01.2019 - 08.2024
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Riverchase United Methodist Church Preschool
10.2015 - 05.2018
Project Managment
UPS Supply Chain & Logistics
05.2001 - 11.2006
Staatl. Anerkannte Fremdsprachenkorrespondentin - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Heidelberger Fremdsprachen Institut
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