CRYSTAL CLEMONS
Bastrop
Summary
Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District- CCMS
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Teacher's Aide- CBS
Bastrop Independent School District- CCHS
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of 14+ children daily.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Human Resources Specialist
Lone Star Precast
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Retained 100% protocol on management tools and procedural accuracy.
- Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Created organizational filing systems for records, correspondence and receipts of purchases made.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Provided troubleshooting and technical assistance in use of PeopleAdmin system.
Account Examiner III
State Comptroller Of Public Accounts
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Worked with State of Texas Legislative.
- Over Texnet Annual Selection Scan.
- Handled Texnet Payment Questions.
- Knowledge of Webfile Esystems.
- Helped taxpayers file sales/franchise tax reports.
- Updated mailing addresses for taxpayers for ONLOAN franchise accounts, as well as all other taxpayer accounts.
- Waived payments for taxpayers reports/accounts to become current.
- Generated statements and reports detailing accounts for taxpayers.
- Organized test documentation.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Sought out training opportunities to enhance customer relationship management abilities and further boost satisfaction scores.
- Educated taxpayers on company systems, form completion, and access to services.
- Evaluated taxpayer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service.
- Recommended products to taxpayers and suggested other options if preferred service was unavailable.
- Transferred taxpayer payments to appropriate accounts.
- Communicated professionally with colleagues.
- Assisted call-in taxpayers with questions.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
- Adapted to new applications and maintained knowledge of current technologies.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Front Desk Registrar
Boys And Girls Club -Texas Preparatory School
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Monitored daily banking transactions.
- Compiled financial, accounting and auditing reports and tables for cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable, receivables and profits and losses.
- Prepared purchase orders and expense reports and prepared and maintained support documentation.
- Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts.
- Entered information into computer databases.
- Processed and routed incoming mail.
- Verified that information in the computer system was up-to-date and accurate.
- Eliminated outdated records by sending the records to be scanned.
- Verified and logged in deadlines for responding to daily inquiries.
- Assisted with payroll preparation and entered data into cumulative payroll document.
- Established and maintained effective communication system.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Customer Service Representative
Rate Genius
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
- Provided accurate and appropriate information in response to customer inquiries.
- Maintained up-to-date records at all times.
- Formulated and enforced Service Center policies, procedures and quality assurance measures.
- Created new processes and systems for increasing customer service satisfaction.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
ACE Site Coordinator
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Office Manager
Waste Cooking Oil Brokers
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Managed a team of 10 professionals.
- Monitored project schedules for 2 or more projects at a time.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Built and maintained effective accounts receivable and cash flow monitoring systems.
- Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
- Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed more efficient filing systems and customer database protocols.
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Provided complete meeting support, including materials preparation and notes or minute taking.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
Administrative Assistant
George Washington Carver Museum
03.2007 - 04.2008
- Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Verified and logged in deadlines for responding to daily inquiries.
- Coordinated meetings with other department managers and served as main liaison between sales and engineering staff.
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Processed invoices and expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration-Health Management
University Of Phoenix
Austin, TX06.2018
Certificate - Medical Assistant
National Institute Of Technology
Austin, TX05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Administrative Justice
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX06.2004
High School Diploma - General
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, TX05.2002
Skills
- Results-oriented
- Self-directed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Schedule management
- Behavior Redirection
- Report development
- Auditing
- Classroom Supervision
- Databases
- Excel spreadsheets
- Behavioral Modeling
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation and control
- Grading Assignments
- Individual Sessions
- Classroom Management
Additional Information
Str8 Hoopin' Inc.-March 2023
Director/AAU Basketball Coach
- Str8 Hoopin’ Incorporated is non-profit organization that was started to support the youth community of Bastrop County to achieve its goals by providing basketball training and mentorship. Bullying has been an ongoing issue within the schools and with youth all around; providing tools and programs to get the youth in the community together doing positive things and implementing programs to reduce bullying. We also provide basketball camps and training in the community that will help create well-rounded student athletes and help prepare them for achieving goals of not only playing in college, but attending and being successful. We have formed AAU teams under the non-profit and placed 1st place out of 29 teams in Austin, TX GameTime basketball tournament March of 2024.
Bastrop County Stars-4 years
AAU Basketball Coach
- Coached 2 boys basketball teams 3rd grade-8th grade. I was responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in basketball. Won a total of 14 championship tournaments throughout the 4 years of coaching.
Lone Star Baptist Church and Hopewell P.B. Church
Church Youth Director-18 years
- As the Youth Director I provided leadership for youth of all age levels. I assisted with bible study, discipleship, praise/worship, evangelism, missions education, missions involvement and fellowship events in a safe (physically and emotionally) and engaging environment. We went out to the nursing homes and provided community service for Bastrop County.
Timeline
Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District- CCMS
01.2024 - Current
Teacher's Aide- CBS
Bastrop Independent School District- CCHS
09.2023 - 01.2024
Human Resources Specialist
Lone Star Precast
01.2021 - 08.2023
Account Examiner III
State Comptroller Of Public Accounts
11.2017 - 12.2020
Front Desk Registrar
Boys And Girls Club -Texas Preparatory School
01.2017 - 11.2017
Customer Service Representative
Rate Genius
12.2013 - 02.2015
ACE Site Coordinator
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2012 - 10.2013
Office Manager
Waste Cooking Oil Brokers
05.2008 - 08.2012
Administrative Assistant
George Washington Carver Museum
03.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration-Health Management
University Of Phoenix
Certificate - Medical Assistant
National Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Administrative Justice
Texas Southern University
High School Diploma - General
Bastrop High School
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