Sylvia L. Snyder
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Fort Worth ISD, excelling in team leadership and professional development. Spearheaded initiatives that improved student achievement and fostered collaboration among staff. Skilled in conflict resolution and data-driven instruction, effectively enhancing learning outcomes for diverse student populations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal Intern-Night School
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed applications for new hires and conducted screening interviews.
- Facilitated team building workshops for faculty members in order to create an effective working relationship among colleagues.
- Created weekly lesson plans for students to engage and improve academic achievement levels.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and to address issues regarding student behavior and academics.
- Assisted with the coordination of professional development sessions for staff members.
ELAR PLC Lead Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and increase learning outcomes.
- Organized field trips and extra-curricular activities for students to build background knowledge and enhance language development.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress behavior issues.
Special Day Class Lead Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena, CA
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Eliminated a three-year backlog of special education documentation by conducting Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
- Instituted stability and improved morale to a program ravaged by constant personnel changes.
- Collaborated with counselors and teachers to create class schedules based on academic and behavioral needs.
- Communicated with parents, school staff, students, and district personnel regarding appropriate placement options.
- Implemented multi-leveled reading instruction for struggling readers using various research-based curricula.
- Helped improve overall campus academic performance: 83% increase, campus-wide.
Special Education Department Chair
Anson Independent School District
Anson, TX
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Created class schedules for resource students in accordance with graduation plans.
- Provided resource services to students while counseling students regarding academic and behavioral matters.
- Established a local testing and record-keeping system for determining functional academic levels.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators for yearly ARDs to encourage students into regular academic courses.
- Implemented the REWARDS reading program and improved the decoding ability of students by 90%.
Noncommissioned Officer Religious Affairs
Texas Air National Guard (Retired)
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2012 - 03.2022
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Organized, planned, and conducted the Strong Bonds couples retreat—received outstanding reviews.
- Provided support to chaplains in implementing multiple worship services base-wide on Sundays of weekend drills.
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
Albertson College of Idaho
Boise, ID06-1995
Bachelor of Science - Christian Education
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-1986
Skills
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Lesson planning
- Professional development
- Instructional strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Multicultural education
Certification
- Principal as Instructional Leader - certification pending test
- Special Education, K-12
- English Language Arts and Reading, 8-12
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
Timeline
ELAR PLC Lead Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal Intern-Night School
Fort Worth ISD
01.2023 - Current
Noncommissioned Officer Religious Affairs
Texas Air National Guard (Retired)
08.2012 - 03.2022
Special Day Class Lead Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
08.2004 - 06.2006
Special Education Department Chair
Anson Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Community Counseling
Albertson College of Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Christian Education
Biola University
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