Jamie Snyder
Walnutport,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Shool Administrator with PK-12 Administration degree and high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in large school systems. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Pocono Mountain School District
07.2024 - Current
- Directed daily operations, student management, staff supervision, and overall building leadership to ensure a safe, organized, and student-centered school environment.
- Led schoolwide communication initiatives, including weekly staff updates, dashboard creation, and family/community engagement efforts.
- Coordinated student support services, attendance interventions, safety procedures, SAP meetings, MTSS initiatives, and grade-level collaboration teams.
- Conducted formal and informal teacher observations/evaluations, provided instructional feedback, and supported professional development for staff.
- Organized and supervised school programs, assemblies, extracurricular activities, anti-bullying initiatives, and student recognition events.
- Collaborated with district administration, faculty, families, and community stakeholders to promote a positive school culture and student achievement.
- Managed compliance with district, state, and school policies, including safety drills, attendance processes, PSSA preparation, and instructional initiatives.
- Utilized data systems including eHall, Talking Points, and attendance analytics to monitor student engagement, communication, and school performance.
Reading Specialist
Peter’s Elementary School – Northern Lehigh School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered DIBELS and STAR assessments; analyzed benchmark and progress-monitoring data to develop targeted Tier II and Tier III intervention groups
- Delivered explicit, systematic small-group literacy instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, reading, and writing (K-2)
- Designed and implemented data-driven literacy interventions
- Supported district literacy curriculum implementation and provided embedded teacher support
- Collaborated with Leadership and Child Study Teams to improve student achievement
- Monitored and communicated student progress
Early Literacy Interventionist
Central Elementary School – Allentown SD
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided Tier II and Tier III literacy intervention using DIBELS and STAR assessment data
- Created skill-based intervention groups through universal screening and progress monitoring analysis
- Delivered evidence-based small-group literacy instruction
- Collaborated with teachers to support diverse learners
- Monitored and reported student progress
Reading Specialist
Union Terrace & Jefferson Elementary Schools – Allentown SD
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided Tier II and Tier III literacy intervention using DIBELS and STAR assessment data
- Created skill-based intervention groups through universal screening and progress monitoring analysis
- Delivered evidence-based small-group literacy instruction
- Collaborated with teachers to support diverse learners
- Monitored and reported student progress
Early Literacy Interventionist
Sheridan Elementary School – Allentown SD
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided Tier II and Tier III literacy intervention using DIBELS and STAR assessment data
- Created skill-based intervention groups through universal screening and progress monitoring analysis
- Delivered evidence-based small-group literacy instruction
- Collaborated with teachers to support diverse learners
- Monitored and reported student progress
Special Ed LS Teacher
DeFranco Elementary School – Bangor Area School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Delivered specially designed instruction and curriculum modifications for students with diverse disabilities
- Developed and monitored IEP goals through ongoing data collection
- Created FBAs and BIPs and implemented positive behavior supports (TACT II certified)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including families, paraprofessionals, and service providers
- Led IEP, reevaluation, and annual review meetings
- Provided instruction using Unique Learning System, functional academics, and life skills curricula
3rd Grade Teacher
Catherine T. Reed ES – Prince George County Public Schools
- Administered benchmark and SRI assessments and created student learning objectives
- Differentiated instruction to support academic and behavioral growth
- Served as 3rd Grade Team Lead and Professional Development School Coordinator
- Supported afterschool literacy tutoring and enrichment programs
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership – Literacy Concentration
Lehigh University
M.Ed. - Reading Specialist (K–12)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Educational Leadership / Principal Certification - K–12
Delaware Valley University
01.2023
B.S.Ed. - Dual Certification: Special Education (PK–8) & Elementary Education (PK–4)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
Authored AthLife Grant
Certification
- School Administrator Certification, PK–12
- Reading Specialist (K–12)
- Special Education PK–8
- Elementary Education PK–4
- Principal Induction Program (PIL) – Completed
- Student Assistance Program (SAP) Training
- TACT II Certified
Work History
01-2014
HONORS
Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society in Education, Curley Family Scholarship, Dean’s List (2010–2014)
LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
- Secured and implemented Tier II literacy intervention programming through collaboration with American Institutes for Research and Achieve3000 resources, providing over $32,000 in instructional value
- Authored a grant through the AthLife Foundation and coordinated the hiring of three school-based coaches to support student engagement
- Coordinated implementation of the Check & Connect student mentoring and attendance support program
- Trained and supported two additional reading specialists in implementing UFLI reading intervention, helping strengthen schoolwide literacy instruction. By the end of the school year, 90% of kindergarten students were reading on or above grade level as a result of targeted, data-driven intervention and collaboration.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Pocono Mountain School District
07.2024 - Current
Reading Specialist
Peter’s Elementary School – Northern Lehigh School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Early Literacy Interventionist
Central Elementary School – Allentown SD
08.2023 - 01.2024
Reading Specialist
Union Terrace & Jefferson Elementary Schools – Allentown SD
11.2022 - 08.2023
Early Literacy Interventionist
Sheridan Elementary School – Allentown SD
08.2022 - 11.2022
Special Ed LS Teacher
DeFranco Elementary School – Bangor Area School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
3rd Grade Teacher
Catherine T. Reed ES – Prince George County Public Schools
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership – Literacy Concentration
Lehigh University
M.Ed. - Reading Specialist (K–12)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Educational Leadership / Principal Certification - K–12
Delaware Valley University
B.S.Ed. - Dual Certification: Special Education (PK–8) & Elementary Education (PK–4)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania