Crystal Bryant
Ohio Virtual Academy
Fairhope,Alabama
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Leveraged multicultural sensitivity to create inclusive learning environments and drive student growth. Skilled in active listening and crafting engaging learning experiences, with a strong focus on student assessment and engagement.
Work History
Paraprofessional
1 Year 4 Months- Monitor student progress, track attendance and student participation
- Virtual tutoring and teaching small group
- Maintained communication with students, families, and staff to support academic progress
- Provided academic support to enhance student learning
- Offered student and family support to promote engagement and success
- Collaborated with staff and families to improve student outcomes
- Graded assignments and assisted with standardized testing to ensure assessment accuracy
- Utilized applications and programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, Engagli learning system, Canvas, Newrow, and PowerSchool
Outpatient Registration
8 Months- Processed patient registrations at front desk.
- Review schedule outpatient visits prior to service
- Clarified payment options with patients prior to services. and payer sources
- Assisted patients with Financial Assistance Forms to ensure eligibility for support services
- Reviewed accounts for confirmation and quality to maintain accurate patient information
- Demonstrated understanding of compliance regulations for documents. for legal documents and forms
- Engaged in clear communication with team members. within a team
Sales Associate
6 Months- Recommend products to customers
- Recommended products to enhance customer experience
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction
- Acquired and processed orders to ensure timely fulfillment
- Knowledge of products and services
- Welcome customers into the establishment
Grade/Science Teacher
5 Years 6 Months- Facilitated discussions on student data during parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings to enhance communication and collaboration
- Developed engaging labs for student assessment to deepen understanding of content
- Utilized diverse instructional techniques to foster student engagement and interest in learning
- Obtained and applied pre/post assessments to gauge and record student growth
- Applied formative and summative assessment results to encourage student learning
- Designed, implemented, and monitored student behavior plans
- Implemented Abeka curriculum
- Collaborated with teachers on intervention scheduling
- Established positive relationships with students, teachers, and administrators
- Participated in/discussed student data in parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
- Graded student work and recorded the student data in Thinkwave
- Administered Iowa State test
- Communicated with parents through a weekly newsletter and Class DOJO.
Kindergarten Teacher
10 Months- Contributed to Evaluation Team Reports (ETR), Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports team (PBIS), Science team, staff professional development (PD), and staff meetings to enhance student support and collaboration
- Implemented Journeys Language Arts and Go Math programs
- Designed, implemented, and monitored student behavior plans
- Conducted small groups with differentiation based upon student assessments
- Applied a vast range of instructional techniques to engage student interest in learning
- Facilitated enriching class field trips to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated small group instruction with differentiated strategies based on student assessments to address diverse learning needs
- Administered Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP), Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), progress monitoring and running records with Fountas & Pinnell
- Recorded student data in Progress Book, EdInsight and SLO documents
- Organized class field trips
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment to enhance student learning and social development.
Reading Intervention Tutor K-5
8 Months- Utilized the Leveled Literacy Intervention reading program
- Contributed to Multi-factoring Evaluation (MFE), Response to Intervention (RTI), building leadership team (BLT), data analysis, staff professional development (PD), and staff meetings to enhance student support strategies
- Conducted small groups with differentiation based upon student assessments
- Obtained and applied pre/post assessments to gauge and record student growth
- Established positive relationships with students, teachers, and administrators
- Participated in and discussed student data in parent/teacher conferences
- Collaborated with teachers on intervention scheduling
- Implemented and monitored student behavior plans
- Administered Ohio State Testing (OST), Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP), Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), progress monitoring and running records
- Test prep for Ohio State Testing (OST), Analyze and graph student data
- Coordinated with teachers to optimize intervention scheduling, ensuring alignment with student needs and maximizing instructional time
- Developed a Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) binder as a professional development resource to support staff in implementing effective literacy interventions
- Taught Kindergarten in summer school.
Short- and Long-Term Substitute
4 Years 1 Month- Built positive relationships with students, teachers, and administrators to foster a supportive learning community
- Created a classroom environment that promoted effective learning and maximized student participation
- Designed and delivered lessons with differentiation based upon results of assessments, including those on an IEP
- Graded student work to insert into Progress Book
- Provided summative and formative feedback to students
- Followed classroom/behavior management plans
- Assisted in organizing and supervising class field trips to enhance student learning experiences.
- Coordinated with staff to implement small group instruction through the Leveled Literacy Intervention reading program
- Administered running records, DIBELS assessments and Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) testing.
Student Teaching 2nd Grade
4 Months- Designed and implemented lesson plans using Common Core Standards/district pacing guides
- Guided discussions in parent/teacher conferences and meetings by analyzing data and student samples to foster collaboration and enhance student outcomes
- Assessed student progress and tailored instruction using Fast ForWord phonics program to improve literacy skills
- Administered student assessments for 1st and 2nd grades
- Implemented guided reading groups based upon pre/post assessments and running records data
- Created a classroom book to engage students in reading and promote a love for literature
- Used data and student samples to guide discussion in parent/teacher conferences, professional development, grade level and staff meetings
- Developed and executed a positive behavior management plan to enhance student engagement in the classroom.
- Sent a weekly newsletter to parents to keep them informed about classroom activities and student progress.
Allied Health Instructor
6 Years 5 Months- Developed and executed student projects and PowerPoint lectures to enhance learning experience
- Obtained formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning
- Created Excel program for grade management to streamline assessment process
- Implemented a whole program management plan
- Collaborated with instructors on scheduling and lessons
- Coordinated logistics for field trips, including transportation and permissions from parents.
- Applied diverse instructional techniques to actively engage students in learning
- Established positive relationships with students, teachers, and administrators.
Medical Office Assistant
10 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with physicians to decrease patient wait time
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and medication, ensuring availability while minimizing waste
- Collaborated with physicians to streamline processes, reducing patient wait times
- Implemented patient education initiatives to enhance understanding of health conditions and treatment plans
- Established positive relationships with patients and their families
- Implemented patient education and engagement
- Managed medical records in compliance with HIPPA regulations
- Implemented OSHA and JCAHO safety regulations for successful passing scores
- Managed the inventory of medical supplies and medication to reduce waste and cost
- Implemented computerized scheduling
- Responded to incoming calls from patients and staff
- Contributed to discussions during staff meetings to improve team performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts - Mathematic Education (K-6)
4-5 Generalist Endorsement - K-12 Reading Endorsement
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Team Collaboration
Student Mediation
Classroom discipline
Effective Communication
Parent-teacher communication
Interprofessional Collaboration
Behavioral intervention
Problem Solving
Innovative Instruction
Tailored Instruction
Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Ohio Early Childhood PreK-3 with Reading Endorsement, 2012-04
- 4-5 Generalist Endorsement, 2016-06
- Master of Arts, Mathematic Education (K-6), 2021-06
- CTE Certification 2026-05
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Ohio Virtual Academy
2025.03 - 2026.07Read More
Outpatient Registration
Kettering Health Network
2024.07 - 2025.03Read More
Sales Associate
Garver Family Farm Market
2024.04 - 2024.10Read More
Grade/Science Teacher
Germantown Christian School
2018.08 - 2024.02Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Franklin City Schools
2017.10 - 2018.08Read More
Reading Intervention Tutor K-5
Miamisburg City Schools
2016.09 - 2017.05Read More
Short- and Long-Term Substitute
Miamisburg, Carlisle, Franklin, and Valley View Local Schools
2012.09 - 2016.10Read More
Student Teaching 2nd Grade
Wright Brothers PreK-8
2011.11 - 2012.03Read More
Allied Health Instructor
Warren County Career Center, Southwestern College
2004.06 - 2010.11Read More
Medical Office Assistant
Springboro Family Medicine/Dr. Jerr Hammond MD
1994.09 - 2005.01Read More
Miami University
4-5 Generalist Endorsement from K-12 Reading Endorsement
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Western Governors University
Master of Arts from Mathematic Education (K-6)
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Wright State University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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