Crystal Heard
Dubberly,USA
Summary
Professional educator with proven ability to foster positive and engaging learning environment. Skilled in lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom management. Strong focus on collaboration and meeting educational goals with data and experience. Adaptable and reliable with passion for student success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Webster Parish School Board/Central Elementary
Dubberly, LA
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Coordinated with teachers and parents to monitor student progress and well-being.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Certified Elementary Teacher
Webster Parish School Board
Dubberly, LA
09.2002 - 05.2024
- Kindergarten and 1st grade positions.
- Virtual Teacher 2020-2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adjusting instruction accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston01-2001
Alternative Certification Teacher Education - PK-3
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston06-2005
Skills
- Organization
- Effective Planning & Management
- Leadership
- Computer Literate
- Problem-solving
- Student motivation
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Counseling
- Data-driven instruction
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Webster Parish Employee of the Month October 2025
- Central Elementary Employee of the Month September 2024
- Donors Choose Grant December 2021
- Central Elementary Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
- Heflin Sawmill Grant 2015
Timeline
School Counselor
Webster Parish School Board/Central Elementary
08.2024 - 05.2026
Certified Elementary Teacher
Webster Parish School Board
09.2002 - 05.2024
Alternative Certification Teacher Education - PK-3
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of General Studies -
Louisiana Tech University
Courses
- Masters Counseling Program at LSUS 2024-2025
- LiPS Training Feb 2024
- EET: Expanded Expression 2023
- Science of Reading May 2023
- The Writing Revolution Aug 2023
- Zearn 2020
Leadership Roles
- Webster Parish Teacher Advisory Council 2023-2026
- SBLC 2024-2026
- Mentor Teacher 2024-2026
- PBIS Chair 2017-2026
- Math Curriculum (K-2) Planning 2020-2024
- Co-Chair St. Jude Fundraising 2018-2022
- School Improvement Team 2017-2022