Aerial Crist
104 Pekka Drive Lebanon,TN
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate educator seeking a position with Belmont University eager to impact the effectiveness of future educators in the field. Twelve successful years closing academic achievement gaps in the classroom and building community relationships. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational mentor. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Springdale Elementary School
12.2019 - Current
- 5th grade Math and Science4th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies
- Create differentiated lesson plans to meet needs of individual students including students with ILP's and IEP's
- Leadership team for school improvement and team building
- Create and teach continuing education sessions for educators in Wilson County Schools
- English Language Arts Committee at district level to add recommendations lesson by lesson to implement strategies and activities to improve learning achievements
- Participant in Wilson County's Aspiring Administrator's Academy 2023-2024
- Mentor to new teachers
- Maintain positive and motivating environment for learning
- Create data spreadsheets to track academic growth
- Participate in continued education courses
- Collaborate with staff to meet needs of students
- Maintain grade book
- Provide tier 2 intervention to meet needs of students not meeting benchmark baselines
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement
Teacher
Neely's Bend Elementary School- Title One
08.2017 - 01.2019
- 4th grade
- Create differentiated lesson plans to meet needs of individual students including ELL students
- All subject areas
- Leadership team for school improvement
- Field Day committee member
- PBIS committee member
- Maintain positive and motivating environment for learning
- Create data spreadsheets to track academic growth
- Participate in continued education courses
- Collaborate with staff to meet needs of students
- Maintain grade book
- Provide tier 2 and tier 3 intervention to meet needs of students not meeting benchmark baselines
Teacher
Napier Enhanced Option Elementary School- Title One
08.2016 - 05.2017
- 4th grade
- Create differentiated lesson plans to meet needs of individual students including ELL students
- Taught ELA for two 4th grade classes (departmentalized with co-worker)
- Special Events committee member
- Maintain positive and motivating environment for learning
- Create data spreadsheets to track student progress
- Participate in continued education courses
- Collaborate with staff to meet needs of students
- Maintain grade book
- Provide tier 2 and tier 3 intervention to meet needs of students not meeting benchmark baselines
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Teacher
Hopkins Road Elementary School-Title One
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Experience in 3rd grade and Kindergarten
- Create differentiated lesson plans to meet needs of individual students including ELL students
- Maintain positive and motivating environment for learning
- Create data spreadsheets to track progress and holes in instruction that need to be addressed
- Participate in continued education courses
- Collaborate with staff to meet needs of students
- Maintain grade book
- Provide tier 2 and tier 3 intervention to meet needs of students not meeting benchmark baselines
- Served on PTA
- Lead teacher in 3rd grade3rd grade representative for AOP (annual operating plan) team
- Science lead teacher/representative for school
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
Education
Doctorate of Education: Educational Leadership -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2023
Masters of Art in Teaching- Elementary Education -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2011
Bachelors of Science in Clinical Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology, Cum Laude -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2007
Associates of Arts and Sciences -
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.2004
Advanced Diploma -
Page County High School
Shenandoah, VA06.2001
Skills
- Doctorate of Education: Educational Leadership
- Data driven
- Classroom management
- Written and oral communication
- Organized
- Research
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Curriculum Development
- Test Proctoring
- Student-centered learning
- Elementary education
- Student engagement
- Standardized Testing
- Special Needs Students
Applied Research Study
Conducted an applied research study to solve the problem of low English Language Arts TNReady Assessment scores in 3rd grade at Springdale Elementary School in TN.
Timeline
Teacher
Springdale Elementary School
12.2019 - Current
Teacher
Neely's Bend Elementary School- Title One
08.2017 - 01.2019
Teacher
Napier Enhanced Option Elementary School- Title One
08.2016 - 05.2017
Teacher
Hopkins Road Elementary School-Title One
10.2012 - 06.2016
Doctorate of Education: Educational Leadership -
Liberty University
Masters of Art in Teaching- Elementary Education -
Liberty University
Bachelors of Science in Clinical Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology, Cum Laude -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associates of Arts and Sciences -
Blue Ridge Community College
Advanced Diploma -
Page County High School
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