Shirley Snyder
Rockwood,PA
Summary
Accomplished Preschool/Lead Daycare Teacher at Somerset Christian School And Daycare, adept in classroom organization and creative teaching strategies. Enhanced student engagement and parental support through innovative lesson planning and effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in child safety and positive reinforcement, contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Skilled in fostering professional relationships and maintaining confidentiality as an Administrative Assistant at Rockwood Casualty Insurance. Nurturing Daycare Teacher dedicated to meeting social, emotional and physical needs of infants and toddlers. Demonstrated talent for fostering bond with each child and family toward common goal of creating safe, fun environment encouraging exploration. Dedicated to positive care experiences.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool/Lead Daycare Teacher
Somerset Christian School And Daycare
08.1989 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and managed classroom effectively, resulting in a well-disciplined learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into daily lessons.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles while maintaining consistent academic standards throughout the classroom.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consistently communicated with parents through newsletters, conferences, and informal check-ins about student progress and achievements.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, leading to improved teaching strategies across the daycare center.
Administrative Assistant
Rockwood Casualty Insurance
09.1969 - 01.1976
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
Somerset Christian School
SomersetHigh School Diploma -
Meyersdale Area High School
Meyersdale, PA05.1968
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Lesson implementation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Loves children
- Time/Classroom Management
- Child Safety
- Positive Reinforcement
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
Accomplishments
- I am a mother of three children and grandmother to six grandchildren.
- I have been a member at Listie Church of the Brethren for the last three years, and Somerset Alliance Church for more than thirty years.
- I have worked in the classroom for more than thirty-five years including children in the infant through sixth grade.
- During the years I was unemployed outside of my home, I raised my family.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- FBI Clearance
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Criminal History Clearance
Timeline
Preschool/Lead Daycare Teacher
Somerset Christian School And Daycare
08.1989 - Current
Somerset Christian School
High School Diploma -
Meyersdale Area High School
Administrative Assistant
Rockwood Casualty Insurance
09.1969 - 01.1976
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