Crystal Olano (Gutierrez)
Mesa,Arizona
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities. As well as leading a team for the school year to meet the required student needs and school needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects for K-12 students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand curriculum and student requirements.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Provided support for special education students in inclusive classrooms.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Answered student questions about course concepts.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
Teaching 2nd Grade SEI
Cartwright Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
07.2017 - 04.2023
- I taught 2nd grade SEI at Frank Borman Elementary School for the Cartwright #83 school district in Phoenix, AZ.
- Developed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans to meet the academic needs of all students.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing classroom rules and expectations that were consistently enforced.
- Utilized various teaching techniques, such as cooperative learning, project-based learning, and hands-on activities, to ensure student engagement.
- Collaborated with other teachers at the grade level to plan curriculum and coordinate special events.
- Assessed student performance on tests, quizzes, projects, presentations, and assignments to track progress against educational standards.
- Provided individualized instruction for students who required additional assistance or acceleration in order to meet their educational goals.
- Encouraged parental involvement through regular communication via emails, parent and teacher conferences, newsletters, and phone calls.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on students' varying abilities and interests, to maximize learning outcomes.
- Planned field trips that reinforced content areas studied in the classroom setting.
- Integrated technology into lessons to promote 21st century skills development.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, and staff.
Front Counter Attendant, Shift Leader
Comet Cleaners
05.2008 - 11.2016
- I helped customers with taking in their clothes, handing out their clothes, receive/give payments, tag clothing, count pieces, and work with any issues or concerns they may have.
- Greeted customers warmly and provided excellent customer service.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and professionally.
- Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor. Shift Leader.
Education
Master's Degree - Education: Leadership/Administration
Grand Canyon University
10.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
New Mexico State University
05.2017
High School Diploma -
Onate High School
05.2010
Skills
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, typing skills, online websites, Zoom, and creating teaching videos
- Social skills: I work with people daily and have good social skills As well as working with young children and their parents
- Communication skills: I am able and comfortable being put in a position where I have to communicate well with others to solve a problem or address an issue
- Bilingual: can speak, write, and read both English and Spanish fluently
- Leadership skills: team lead position for my second-grade team for two years
- Classroom management
- Standardized Tests
- Activity Planning
- Play-Based Learning
- Technology Integration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Field Trip Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
Languages
- English
- Spanish
References
Shannon Owen, Instructional Support Specialist, 847-321-5542 Krista Sawicki, Team Lead Teacher, 224-489-9513 Emily Foerster, Assistant Principal, 262-993-0149 Sierra McAllister, Principal, 602-380-8603
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mesa Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Teaching 2nd Grade SEI
Cartwright Elementary School District
07.2017 - 04.2023
Front Counter Attendant, Shift Leader
Comet Cleaners
05.2008 - 11.2016
Master's Degree - Education: Leadership/Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Onate High School