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Sylvanus Snead Sr.

Boydton,VA

Summary

Dynamic substitute teacher skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and mentoring students to achieve academic and personal growth.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Mecklenburg County Public Schools
Baskerville, Virginia
09.2021 - 03.2026

Mentored young male students facing challenges, focusing on life experiences and academic growth.
Provided guidance to help students navigate personal choices and improve decision-making skills.
Engaged in discussions emphasizing practical life lessons alongside academic support.

  • Delivered engaging lessons to diverse classrooms across various subjects.
  • Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged student engagement.
  • Collaborated with regular teachers to implement lesson plans, ensuring continuity in student learning.

Bus Driver

Mecklenburg County Transportation
Boydton, Virginia
08.2009 - 03.2026

Mentoring students by helping them with behavior issues.

  • Operated buses safely across designated routes in Mecklenburg County.
  • Ensured passenger comfort and safety during transit.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety standards.

Correctional Sergeant

Department of Corrections
Baskerville, Virginia
11.1997 - 04.2018

Maintained facility operations and managed entire institution during night shifts, making critical medical and emergency decisions for staff and inmates.

  • Supervised law enforcement personnel, ensuring effective daily operations and adherence to security protocols during assigned shifts.
  • Coordinated incident response strategies with multiple emergency service teams.
  • Monitored communication systems to ensure rapid response and enhance situational awareness across the institution.

Dye/ weigher mixer

Burlington Inc.
Clarksville, Virginia
11.1992 - 11.1997
  • Executed daily responsibilities ensuring quality standards in dye and chemical mixing.
  • Operated forklifts while mixing chemicals and dyes for precise material preparation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address product-related issues, enhancing overall project outcomes.
  • Proposed innovative ideas to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bluestone Senior High
Skipwith, VA
08-1989

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Behavior management
  • IEP documentation
  • Reinforcement strategies
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Student records management
  • Time management
  • Smartboard technology
  • Public speaking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Classroom organization
  • Diversity training
  • Complex problem solving
  • Parent communication

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Mecklenburg County Public Schools
09.2021 - 03.2026

Bus Driver

Mecklenburg County Transportation
08.2009 - 03.2026

Correctional Sergeant

Department of Corrections
11.1997 - 04.2018

Dye/ weigher mixer

Burlington Inc.
11.1992 - 11.1997

High School Diploma -

Bluestone Senior High
Sylvanus Snead Sr.