Stephanie Snow
Columbia
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Also I'm a hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Led classroom management strategies to foster a positive.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adapting instruction as needed.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and academic achievement.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Correctional Officer
SCDC
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Custody Officer
Well Path
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Exercised independent and sound judgment in enforcing proper inmate behavior and responding to incidents.
- Conducted inmate and detention facility visual surveillance to identify and subdue unrest.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Merchandise Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Kept work areas professional, organized and clean at all times.
- Moved merchandise to retail areas and added new products to shelves, racks and bins in neat and well-presented fashion.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Reorganized sales floor to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility.
- Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales.
- Transported and positioned floor displays with pallet jacks.
- Organized and located inventory, updating store spreadsheets to reflect statistical data.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Rotated manufacturer products.
- Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
- Updated signage and price tags to reflect current sales.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Waccamaw EOC
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Caregiver
CAREGIVER, Home Health Care
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
CASHIER
Walmart
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Maintained high productivity by processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Staffmark
11.2009 - 12.2011
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hemingway High
Hemingway, SC06.2009
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Safety
- Safety and security enforcement
- Correctional facility procedures
- Strategic planning and organization
- Security procedures
- Weapons training
- First aid and CPR certified
- Retail experience
- Restocking processes
- In-store support
- POS systems knowledge
- Facility security
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Behavior modeling
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
08.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
SCDC
09.2023 - 07.2025
Custody Officer
Well Path
01.2021 - 09.2023
Merchandise Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2019 - 01.2021
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Waccamaw EOC
01.2017 - 06.2020
CASHIER
Walmart
05.2013 - 10.2014
Caregiver
CAREGIVER, Home Health Care
04.2013 - 06.2015
MACHINE OPERATOR
Staffmark
11.2009 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Hemingway High