Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Brittany Crawford

New York

Summary

Dynamic educator, artist and leader with a proven track record at the New York City Department of Education, skilled in developing engaging unit and lesson plans and fostering positive learning environments. Expertise in employee relations and training facilitation, complemented by exceptional communication skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Content Through Art Elementary Teacher

New York City Department Of Education
09.2012 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to support diverse learning styles.
  • Assisted in classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Supported student assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
  • Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive lessons.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
  • Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork and social skills development.

Professional Development Coordinator

P.S. 157X
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented professional development programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
  • Coordinated training sessions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee needs.
  • Assessed training effectiveness through feedback surveys and adjusted programs accordingly.
  • Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and create targeted development initiatives.

Second Grade Teacher

New York City Department of Education
09.2006 - 09.2012
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adapted teaching methods accordingly.

Literacy Interventionist

P.S. 157X-Grove Hill School
09.2021 - Current
  • Designed and implemented individualized literacy plans to address diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with educators to integrate effective literacy strategies across curriculum.
  • Conducted assessments to track student progress and adjust interventions as necessary.

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Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Literacy

Hunter College
New York
06-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education

Dowling College
Oakdale
05-2006

No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language

The City College of New York
New York, NY
06-2012

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Growth mindset
  • Conflict resolution
  • Instructional design

Accomplishments

    Successfully planned and implemented entire curriculums for students of various ages.

    Successfully supported students of various ages to improve in reading and writing skills.

    Successfully led training professional development courses for staff on mindfulness practices.

Certification

  • Childhood Education Grades 1-6
  • Literacy Grades K-6
  • Teaching English as a Second Language Grades K-12
  • Feng Shui from The School of Intention
  • Arts Integration from The School of Arts Integration and STEAM

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary

Interests

  • Drawing and Painting
  • Photography
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • Digital Art and Animation
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Adventure Travel
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Playing Sports ( I played DII volleyball in college)
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Timeline

Professional Development Coordinator

P.S. 157X
09.2022 - Current

Literacy Interventionist

P.S. 157X-Grove Hill School
09.2021 - Current

Content Through Art Elementary Teacher

New York City Department Of Education
09.2012 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

New York City Department of Education
09.2006 - 09.2012

Master of Arts - Elementary Literacy

Hunter College

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education

Dowling College

No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language

The City College of New York