Crystal Kelso
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Teacher
NACOG Head Start
Flagstaff, AZ
10.2021 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with other departments to promote awareness of EHS initiatives.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Reported any violations of safety standards or regulations to appropriate authorities.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Inspected classrooms, laboratories, playgrounds, cafeterias, and other areas for possible safety hazards.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Observed children to record development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Paraprofessional/Maintenance Crew Member
Grand Canyon Unified School District
Grand Canyon, AZ
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Replaced light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and lamps throughout the facility.
- Examined alarm systems and portable fire extinguishers for physical damage requiring repair.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies used for repairs and maintenance projects.
- Cleared walkways of snow and ice during winter months.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Assisted with painting projects both inside and outside the facility.
- Inspected building interiors and exteriors for needed repairs or replacements.
- Provided support to other crew members during large-scale maintenance tasks.
- Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Co-Teacher
Child-Parents Centers Head Start
Sierra Vista, AZ
12.2007 - 01.2017
- Assisted in monitoring student performance and providing feedback to teachers.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Created effective classroom environment by using strengths to share responsibilities and better serve students.
- Interacted frequently with students by giving more attention to individual children for questions, problems and projects.
- Conducted small group instruction on specific topics as needed.
- Supervised recess times and other non-instructional periods throughout the day.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities between students during class time.
- Developed strong, creative and diverse lesson plans to give students numerous and wide-ranging learning opportunities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and provided guidance when needed.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during lessons and discussions.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings to discuss student progress.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
Sierra Vista, AZ
09.2005 - 07.2011
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Organized educational activities related to environmental health issues.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Reported any violations of safety standards or regulations to appropriate authorities.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Inspected classrooms, laboratories, playgrounds, cafeterias, and other areas for possible safety hazards.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Teacher/Weekend /Night Supervisor
Mary-Joyce Private School and DayCare
Tucson, AZ
03.1991 - 02.2005
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Cleaned and maintained lobby, restrooms, classrooms, and multi-purpose room.
- Delegated cleaning tasks to team of four.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Took payments and recorded payments from parents.
- Answered the phone, made sure the children were signed in and out of the computer and sign in/out sheets, and made sure each child was marked for al meals.
- Made sure both buildings were locked before leaving for the night.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ03-2023
Skills
- Individualized Support
- Behavioral Modeling
- Classroom Management
- Motor Skill Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Managing Supplies
- Maintaining Safety
- Arts and Crafts
- Setting Schedules
- Managing Activities
- Child's CPR Certified
- Lesson Planning
Affiliations
- Activities I like to do when I am not at work are hiking, sitting/walking around lakes, going for walks, and reading.
Certification
- I achieved my CDA and am almost done with my associates.
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
EHS Teacher
NACOG Head Start
10.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional/Maintenance Crew Member
Grand Canyon Unified School District
06.2019 - 11.2021
Co-Teacher
Child-Parents Centers Head Start
12.2007 - 01.2017
Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
09.2005 - 07.2011
Teacher/Weekend /Night Supervisor
Mary-Joyce Private School and DayCare
03.1991 - 02.2005
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Yavapai College
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