(716) 244-3508 Sara A. Snyder sarasnyder8891@gmail.

com - Skilled and trained in ELEMENTARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION - Highly motivated with several years of experience in communications and leadership - Developed a keen ability to multitask and individualize teaching through teacher aide and respite care provider positions - Gained a high level of patience and commitment through childcare positions - Regarded by peers and mentors as always keeping busy and committed to achieve the best EDUCATION Bachelor of Science- Early Childhood and Special Education (Certified Birth 6th grade /Language Arts concentration), Roberts Wesleyan, Rochester NY Graduation Date: May 2014 Overall GPA- 3.81, Deans List 2011- 2013 Study Abroad: Lithuania International University (LCC) Fall 2011 EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT Student Teaching, School of the Holy Childhood, Special Education March 2014 May 2014 -Works with a classroom of nine students diagnosed with Down Syndrome and/or Autism -Designs individualized lessons around student IEP goals and objectives -Attends parent conferences and CSE meetings Student Teaching, Byron-Bergen Elementary School, Kindergarten January 2014 March 2014 -Created and implemented engaging lessons that incorporated several learning modalities -Helped in creating a warm and inviting classroom environment -Attended collaborative team meetings Maxim Health Care, Rochester, NY January 2011 Present In-Home Attendant -Assists a child with Down Syndrome in day-to-day tasks including homework, personal care, etc. Robert's Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY September 2012 January 2014 Office Assistant/Intern Supervisor -Organized and recorded documents and student information in the Teacher Education Department -Assisted an intern with Down Syndrome in completing clerical tasks that met her interests and abilities JLU Childcare, Rochester, NY Daycare Center Teacher -Planned, implemented and supervised activities in the classroom -Interacted with parents on a daily basis October 2010 June 2013

IEP Program, Klaipda, Lithuania September 2011 December 2011 Volunteer English Buddy -Helped students attain the English proficiency level required to enter as a university student The Baby House & IEP Program, Klaipda, Lithuania Volunteer Assistant -Assisted in caring for orphans, ages 10 months to 3 years -Helped to organize donation drive September 2011 December 2011

Camp Duffield, Delevan, NY August 2008 August 2011 Volunteer Counselor -Worked with both inner city and rural children by leading games, activities and devotionals

CERTIFICATIONS AND ACTIVITIES -Certified First Aid and CPR -Mandated Reporter -Several certifications from the NYS Office of Child and Family Services and Child Care Council -Family fishing trips, videography/photography