CRISTYN REYNOLDS
Conesus,NY
Summary
Collaborative music educator who supports diverse learners through adaptable instruction, strong classroom management, and clear communication. Background includes curriculum alignment, mentoring new colleagues, and partnering with staff, families, and students to create organized, engaging learning environments across multiple grade levels and settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Daily Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute
LIVONIA CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Livonia, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans created by the teacher with high adaptability to best meet the needs of various educational, social, behavioral and emotional needs of each student
- Co-planned and implemented engaging elementary music lesson plans for grades preK-3, fostering strong relationships with staff and students to enhance overall class success.
- Collaborated with building staff to develop tailored strategies that addressed students' diverse needs daily.
- Execute lesson plans in grades preK-5 in various settings including elementary classroom, special education, music, art and physical education
- Managed student behavior through district classroom expectations and consistent routines.
- Managed student movement during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and class transitions to promote a structured environment.
- Maintained classroom order while following school policies and safety procedures.
- Adapted instructional approaches to effectively support diverse learning styles and needs across multiple grade levels.
- Recorded attendance and completed daily reports for Livonia Central Schools staff.
Music Teacher, Dept. Chair, Mentor and Producer
DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Dansville, NY
09.2006 - 06.2024
- Plan and execute lesson plans for up to 8 different classes of diverse learners daily.
- Served as Department Chair for over 10 years, guiding curriculum review, documentation, and strategic planning.
- Organized and facilitated department meetings, focusing on listening to serve students and administration while acting as a liaison to align work with district goals.
- Participated in interview committees to select qualified candidates for teaching and administrative positions. on multiple interview committees for fellow colleagues and administrators.
- Managed the department and drama club budget using Google Suite to ensure accuracy during audits.
- Immersed in constant assessment to ensure and accommodate diverse learners including students with a variety of learning challenges and social/emotional needs.
- Participate in CSE meetings evaluating student learning as both a teacher and a parent. Acted as an advocate for special education accommodations.
- Contributed to district DEI policy creation as a committee member, advocating for inclusive practices.
- Completed non-biased training focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. DEI Creation Training and collaborated with a team to develop a district initiative for assessing current needs and planning to address them.
- Sought out and attended relevant professional development and collaborated with area music teachers in order to continually evaluate my classroom practices.
- Served as a Mentor Teacher, guiding new colleagues on professional development.
- Recruit and maintain a successful choral program, in which 75% of students elect to participate.
- Partnered with community members to secure donations for funding musical opportunities and events.
- Prioritized tasks effectively in a fast-paced educational environment to meet multiple deadlines. in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapted to plan and implement virtual learning in both virtual and hybrid environments.
- Serve as producer and building club advisor to create and maintain a budget for events.
- Served as a union building representative for 10 years.
- Directed rehearsals for school concerts, assemblies, and community performances.
- Managed classroom routines, behavior expectations, and safe instrument handling.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to support student learning.
- Maintained a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and constructive criticism during lessons.
- Plan departmental events and actively promote them to administration and the community.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement an event calendar aligned with ongoing events.
- Oversaw web-based ticket sales for school events, ensuring accurate processing and tracking. ticket sales. Trusted to collect and deposit funds.
- Planned music lessons aligned with Dansville Central Schools curriculum and NY standards.
Education
Master of Science - Music Education
NAZARETH COLLEGE
Rochester, NYBachelor of Music - Music Education, specialization in special education
THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT POTS DAM; Crane School of Music
Potsdam, NYSkills
- Lesson plan delivery
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Google Workspace
- Behavior management
- CSE collaboration
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
- Curriculum alignment
- Event coordination
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Adaptable
- Collaboration
Certification
Music Education K-12
EDUCATION & VOLUNTEERISM:
- Livingston County Youth Board, Town of Conesus Representative (current)
- Livonia Soccer Club, Treasurer (newly appointed)
- Friends of Livonia, Board member, secretary (past)
- Girls on the Run coach (past)
Timeline
Daily Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute
LIVONIA CENTRAL SCHOOLS
10.2024 - Current
Music Teacher, Dept. Chair, Mentor and Producer
DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
09.2006 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Music Education
NAZARETH COLLEGE
Bachelor of Music - Music Education, specialization in special education
THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT POTS DAM; Crane School of Music