Crystal Cleveland
Wake Forest,NC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Director
Wake Preparatory Academy
05.2022 - Current
- Managed a staff of 100+ individuals
- Coordinated schedules for seven grade levels
- Created and implemented performance plans for low performing staff members
- Observed and conducted performance reviews for staff members
- Analyzed campus data and set campus wide goals to improve growth
- Created and presented professional development trainings for all staff
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-grade level collaboration for improved campus
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Coordinated with school board to align school objectives with district-wide goals, ensuring cohesive educational strategy.
Kindergarten Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Fourth Grade Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Kindergarten Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North
08.2018 - 05.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA05-2018
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team management
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Athletic Administration – Intern, Southern Virginia University 2017-2018
- Coordinate schedules and tasks for75 athletic student workers for all home athletic events
- Confer with visiting university coaching staff regarding game day schedule and needs
- Manage game day operations for women’s & men’s lacrosse, women’s tennis, men’s volleyball
- Organize and coordinate auditions to hire sports announcers for all home athletic events
- Hire and supervise a team of student workers for athletic events
- Create and update game day time sheets and event management spreadsheets
Timeline
Elementary School Director
Wake Preparatory Academy
05.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert
08.2021 - 05.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North
08.2019 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern Virginia University
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