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Amy Snyder

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

909-214-2312 Teaching Philosophy


As a teacher, I pride myself in creating a collaborative environment for my
amy.snyder09@yahoo.com
students, where all ideas are welcome and respected. I incorporate a variety of
learning tools and integrate technology into the classroom. I believe in having
Claremont, CA clear communication with students, parents, and coworkers, and working as a
team for the success of my students.

Education &
Certifications Teaching Experience
M ULTIPLE SUBJECT CLEAR LOVING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL, CHINO HILLS, CA
CREDENTIAL General Education Teacher, 5th Grade | December 2022 – Present
CSU Fullerton and applied through General Education Teacher, 5th Grade | September 2018 – September 2020
the CTC - May 2024 General Education Teacher, 6th Grade | May 2017 – May 2018

MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING  Developed lessons that followed California State Standards, as well as
CREDENTIAL WITH CLAD National Standards.
Issued by the State of California  Modeled clear expectations and objectives for students for both
November 1, 2017 assignments and classroom participation, through both verbal and written
MA IN ARTS MANAGEMENT communication and reminders.
Claremont Graduate University  Maintained consistent communication with parents and caregivers.
May 2013  Built a strong rapport with students by creating a safe, welcoming, and
supportive environment for all.
BA IN ART HISTORY  Utilized technology throughout lessons, including virtual learning during
University of La Verne March through May of 2020, and hybrid learning in the 2020-2021 school
January 2011 year.
 Grade Level Coordinator for 5th and 6th grades. Facilitated meetings,
Key Skills disseminated information from administration, and collaborated with other
teachers on best practices.
Professional  Created a New Teacher Mentoring Manual to assist with onboarding new
Communication Skills teachers.
Classroom Management  Organized all field trips for 5th and 6th grade, including yearly science camp
Differentiating Lesson Plans trip. Coordinated with all vendors, including locations and bus companies,
Personalized Learning and communicated with all parties, including parents.
 Developed and organized the end of year picnic, including field games, for K-
6 students. Facilitated duties to 7th Grade volunteers.
Technical
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite Apps ONTARIO CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ONTARIO, CA
Zoom & Google Meet English Language Arts and History Teacher, 5th Grade | August 2021 – July 2022
Variety of Educational Websites
 Developed lessons that followed California State Standards.
 Modeled clear expectations and objectives for students for both
assignments and classroom participation, through both verbal and written
communication and reminders.
Amy Snyder
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Interests (Continued)
 Maintained consistent communication with parents and caregivers.
Reading  Built a strong rapport with students by creating a safe, welcoming, and
Spending time with family supportive environment for all.
Swimming  Maintained organization of a rotating schedule of two Language Arts
Art Classes and two U.S. History Classes
Crafting  Used a variety of tools and strategies to facilitate work, including
collaborative work, games for learning, and technology, including sites such
as Nearpod, Flipgrid, Kahoot and more.
 Personalized learning to access all students. Used small groups and one-on-
one instruction to support all learning levels, and to adhere to IEP and 504
References plans effectively.
 Collaborated with the 5th Grade Team regarding student academic and
Valorie Wend social emotional success.
Principal | Loving Savior Lutheran
School CLAREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CLAREMONT, CA
T: 909-597-2948 ext. 2101 Certificated Substitute Teacher | January 2017 – May 2017
E: vwend@lovingsavior.org
 Successfully used classroom management techniques in the absence of
the permanent teacher.
Leah Morner
 Followed the permanent teacher’s lesson plans and attempted to maintain
3rd Grade Teacher | Loving Savior consistency for the students by teaching to the teacher’s requests.
Lutheran School
T: 714-697-7708
E: lmorner@lovingsavior.org
Additional Work Experience
CANDLELIGHT PAVILION DINNER THEATER, CLAREMONT, CA
Nikki Pepe
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator | September 2008 – May 2016
5th Grade Teacher | Ontario
 Responsible for coordination with graphic designer and all printing
Christian Elementary School
companies. Coordination of all press, including press releases, press
T: 714-273-0958 invitations and communications with local, national, and international
E: npepe@ocschools.org publications, radio, and news outlets. Volunteered on behalf of the
Candlelight Pavilion for local events.
Additional references available upon Children’s Summer Workshop Coordinator
request.  Organized summer programming from 2010-2014 to introduce local
children to the performing arts through introduction to acting methods and
technical aspects of the theater.
 Developed a new program for the summer of 2014 which included an
enhanced curriculum and more student focused activities.

NORTON SIMON MUSEUM, PASADENA, CA


Administrative Assistant | July 2013 – March 2014
 Assisted with creating and maintaining departmental budget, ordering
supplies, coordinating technology needs with all departments and the
contracted IT company. Assisted with the Presidents’ calendar and daily
needs. Assisted the CFO and General Counsel with filing contracts with the
appropriate departments, filing tax returns, and processing invoices.
General office responsibilities including filing.

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