Crystal Brandhorst
Gonzales,CA
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Oakwood School- Morgan Hill, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Regularly assessed student progress using both formative and summative assessments to inform instruction.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations.
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Oakwood School- Morgan Hill, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training programs and customized coaching strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with athletes, fostering teamwork and commitment to the sport.
- Boosted athlete retention through regular communication, feedback, and individualized attention.
- Assisted head coach in designing practice sessions that focused on improving specific skills and endurance levels.
Jr. Kindergarten Teacher
Oakwood School- Morgan Hill, CA
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Enhanced students'' creativity by incorporating art and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Boosted literacy skills through personalized reading programs tailored to individual student needs.
- Improved student behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Promoted collaboration among students with group projects and cooperative learning activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering a supportive home-school connection for optimal student growth.
Behavior Interventionist
Abrite Organization
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Apply behavior therapy to Autistic children several times a week
- Help reduce maladaptive behaviors' frequency, duration, and intensity while increasing the probability of appropriate behaviors
- Train and counsel parents on how to handle inappropriate and unwanted behaviors to help their children
- Program also focuses on increasing involvement and inclusion in the community by incorporating after school activities such as dance, sports, arts, and crafts, going to the mall, restaurants, and other public places.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
Pre-Kindergarten Teach/Summer Day Camp Coordinator
Kiddie Academy
08.2010 - 01.2018
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
Education
TEACHING CREDENTIAL -
California State University Fresno
BACHELOR OF ART -
Liberal Studies
San Jose, CASkills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Written Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Computer Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Small Group Instruction
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
Certification
- CERTIFICATION #1- Pediatric CPR & First AIDE
- CERTIFICATION #2- ABUSE/ MANDATE REPORTER
- CERTIFICATION #3- ABUSE/ MANDATE REPORTER
- CERTIFICATION #4- Protecting Students from Abuse
- CERTIFICATION #5- Heat Illness Prevention
- CERTIFICATION #6- Concussions in Sport
Professional Development
- Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue, August 2022
- Celebrating Differences Whole-School Approach to LGBTQ + Inclusion, March 2022
- Boundary Training Promoting Healthy Adult-Student Relationships, August 2021
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Oakwood School- Morgan Hill, CA
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Oakwood School- Morgan Hill, CA
08.2021 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Abrite Organization
01.2018 - 08.2018
Jr. Kindergarten Teacher
Oakwood School- Morgan Hill, CA
08.2017 - 08.2023
Pre-Kindergarten Teach/Summer Day Camp Coordinator
Kiddie Academy
08.2010 - 01.2018
TEACHING CREDENTIAL -
California State University Fresno
BACHELOR OF ART -
Liberal Studies
- CERTIFICATION #1- Pediatric CPR & First AIDE
- CERTIFICATION #2- ABUSE/ MANDATE REPORTER
- CERTIFICATION #3- ABUSE/ MANDATE REPORTER
- CERTIFICATION #4- Protecting Students from Abuse
- CERTIFICATION #5- Heat Illness Prevention
- CERTIFICATION #6- Concussions in Sport
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