Crystal Decker
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator from Georgetown Independent School District, adept in enhancing student engagement and classroom management. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Georgetown Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2024
- Taught 4th grade, 1st grade, 5th grade Advanced Math and Gifted and Talented k-5 classes.
- Collaborated and developed district curriculum for elementary Math and Language Arts.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Teacher
Hutto Independent School District
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Taught 4th grade
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2008
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student rapport
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Student needs assessment
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
- Motivating students
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Certified ECE-4 Generalists
- Certified 4-8 all 4 core subjects
- Certified k-12 ESL
Timeline
Teacher
Georgetown Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2024
Teacher
Hutto Independent School District
08.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas State University
- Certified ECE-4 Generalists
- Certified 4-8 all 4 core subjects
- Certified k-12 ESL
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