Janiya Rose Snape
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust background in education and arts, notably at Boston Public Schools. Expert in planning and development, with a proven track record of creating inclusive learning environments. Skilled in Adobe Platform and renowned for excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and innovation. Successfully facilitated the establishment of two new library spaces.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Librarian
Boston Public Schools
Boston, MA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated establishment of 2 new library spaces to enhance accessibility for all students and support educator needs while maintaining and circulating book collections and reviewing library policies.
- Reimagined library spaces to better accommodate staff and support specialists working one-on-one with students, including speech pathologists and physical therapists.
- Taught a broad range of coursework in collaboration with teachers to enhance reading and literacy programming.
- Educators of Color Policy Fellowship- Project: How to create a Sense of Belonging in Boston Public Schools.
Visual Arts Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Boston, MA
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Showcased student artwork at Boston City Hall, providing opportunities for students to curate and participate in art exhibits.
- Established safe, welcoming environment for students to explore immersive and culturally enriching art foundations.
- Led students in practicing social emotional learning by facilitating daily discussions and conflict resolution using respectful and inclusive language.
- Built safe spaces for staff and students to explore anti-racism concepts.
- ACTT (Accelerated Community to Teacher) Program cohort member. Received intense training and coaching as a new teacher and deeply explored intersectionality, learned to teach ESL student populations. Learned in depth and collaborative teaching methods and learned to apply BPS standards in respective subject matter and content.
- IEARN Global Cohort Teacher/Member. Collaborated with international classrooms to teach and learn through a global lens. Students share scholastic experiences with an international classroom in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Long -Term Visual Arts Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Boston, MA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Created rigorous, fun and dynamic lesson plans that are translatable to remote and online student audiences ranging from K1-5th grades.
- Arrived fully prepared to instruct and train students in Fine Art foundation and fundamental skills.
- Taught students about the importance of resourcefulness, resilience and shared attitudes of determination and success while learning under the challenging conditions of the COVID 19 pandemic.
- Taught Vietnamese ESL students art while fostering excitement for learning new languages and traditions, integrating specific historical art techniques to enhance cultural understanding.
- Provided early preparation for students to explore various careers in the arts and discussed collaboratively how fine art intersects with their academic classes.
- Trained students to effectively critique their artwork and interpret fine art using Visual Thinking Strategies, enhancing their analytical skills and appreciation for art.
- Diversified teaching techniques and customized drawing materials for each student, ensuring individualized support to develop each student's unique skills.
- Work daily to maintain a healthy learning environment rooted in respect for all students.
Men’s Suiting Sales Representative
Nordstrom
Braintree, MA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Opened department, organized and managed inventory of cologne, suits, clothing, and accessories to enhance product availability.
- Provided a pleasant shopping experience for customers resulting in high conversion rate and increase of repeat shoppers.
- Supported sales team by streamlining processes, facilitating easier sales for staff and improved shopping experience for customers.
- Collaborated with Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accuracy of department daily manifest, minimizing discrepancies.
Executive Assistant, Human Services
Department of Transitional Assistance
Boston, MA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed complex calendars of C-level executive teams and took full command of Microsoft Outlook 365.
- Coordinated internal and external meetings.
- Facilitated ongoing relationships between Commissioner and community while reporting to Chief of Staff.
- Coordinated Travel for the Executive Team. Covered for temporary leave of current Executive Assistant.
- Developed Digital Library for Communications Director, enhancing access to resources for creative research.
- Managed client information and processed confidential documents using scanning/mailings systems.
- Attended HR Diversity and Inclusion meetings and participated in statewide discussions.
- Sourced digital content for Diversity and Inclusion Manager’s training modules and collaborated with Training Unit to promote professional development opportunities for DTA staff.
- Provided general administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources team and maintained a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
Fashion Retail Sales/Visual Merchandiser
Forever 21 Inc.
Culver City, CA
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Presented eye-catching styling of mannequins that increased foot traffic and sales and repeat customers.
- Collaborated with merchandisers and stylists to create engaging displays of top sellers, enhancing visibility and driving sales.
- Followed planograms and corporate directives to display marketing materials and merchandise brands.
- Excelled in customer service, earning opportunity to train new staff and share best practices.
- Managed retail inventory and stock items, including apparel, accessories, and cosmetics, while processing online orders to ensure availability for customers.
Professional Photographer
Mom 365 - Commission Sales
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Produced and organized visually compelling photo shoots for high-profile and celebrity patients, enhancing their experience.
- Trusted to photograph newborns spending extended periods of time in the Neonatal ICU (NICU).
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism among medical staff and fostered great working relationships.
- Maximized photography sales through diligent and flexible efforts, contributing to district achieving #1 status.
- Photographed patients at multiple hospitals while training new photographers, ensuring consistent quality across teams.
Product Development Design Intern
TJX Companies Inc.
Framingham, MA
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Utilized Fashion CAD, hand sketching, and flat sketching to design styles for new product line, enhancing visual appeal.
- Captured high-quality photographs of samples and collaborated with buyers on fabric and trim development while conducting seasonal trend research.
- Communicated specs clearly to PLM coordinators sourcing department and technical designers.
- Developed artwork for private label copyright and created vision/mood boards and swatches to convey design concepts.
One-to-One Paraprofessional/Cluster Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools: Boston Latin School, English High school & Boston Arts Academy
Boston, MA
09.2008 - 11.2012
- Assisted a visually impaired high school 12th grade student as a one-to-one paraprofessional.
- Worked one-on-one with developmentally disabled students with severe challenges and IEPs to enhance cognitive functioning and quality of life through tailored school activities.
- Developed and taught lesson plans for math, biology, learning center, pc lab, world languages, and technical theater to engage students and support diverse learning needs.
- Prepared lesson plans and supporting documents while actively participating in faculty and staff meetings to collaborate on educational strategies.
Administrative Assistant, Facilities (Temp)
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston, MA
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Answered telephone calls and coordinated Facilities maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolution for museum operations.
- Answered and screened routine correspondence, directing inquiries to facilities staff for efficient communication.
- Logged and prioritized incoming and outgoing paperwork for signature, achieving quick turnaround for department workflow.
- Received, opened and sorted daily mail and incoming paperwork for signature in facilities department.
- Guided visitors through educational programs as a Teen Docent at the MFA Education Department.
Education
Pre-degree - Anthropology and Archaeology
Harvard Extension School
Boston, MA05-2022
Certificate - Fashion Design
Massachusetts College of Art And Design
Boston, MA05-2012
B.A. - Fine Art w/ Minor in Marine Environmental Science
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05-2007
Paul R. Jones Photographs & Art Conservation Fellowship -
University of Delaware
Newark, DEForeign Languages Immersion Fellowship - German
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Lesson Planning
- Information Literacy
- Nearpod
- Class Dojo
- Curatorial & Display Design
- Planning & Development
- Operations
- Graphic & Digital Design
- Photography
- Adobe Suite
- Office 365
- Critical Thinker
- Team
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Human Trafficking Training Certification - ABCD Health Services
Timeline
Librarian
Boston Public Schools
10.2023 - 06.2024
Visual Arts Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2021 - 12.2023
Long -Term Visual Arts Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
10.2020 - 06.2021
Men’s Suiting Sales Representative
Nordstrom
08.2019 - 02.2020
Executive Assistant, Human Services
Department of Transitional Assistance
08.2018 - 03.2019
Professional Photographer
Mom 365 - Commission Sales
01.2016 - 10.2016
Fashion Retail Sales/Visual Merchandiser
Forever 21 Inc.
03.2014 - 02.2018
Product Development Design Intern
TJX Companies Inc.
11.2012 - 05.2013
One-to-One Paraprofessional/Cluster Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools: Boston Latin School, English High school & Boston Arts Academy
09.2008 - 11.2012
Administrative Assistant, Facilities (Temp)
Museum of Fine Arts
06.2004 - 08.2004
Pre-degree - Anthropology and Archaeology
Harvard Extension School
Certificate - Fashion Design
Massachusetts College of Art And Design
B.A. - Fine Art w/ Minor in Marine Environmental Science
Hampton University
Paul R. Jones Photographs & Art Conservation Fellowship -
University of Delaware
Foreign Languages Immersion Fellowship - German
University of Virginia