Crystal Light
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Philadelphia School District
Philadelphia, PA
04.2022 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Mental Health Support Worker
Merakey Behavioral Health
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - Current
- Provided mental health support services to members and families.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Medication Management (administer daily meds)
Mental Health Counselor
Gemma (Formerly The Village)
Bryn Mawr, PA
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed positive working relationships with community resource representatives to improve client service.
Assistant Director of Daycare
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc
Philadelphia, PA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Works closely with the Executive Director and lead teachers, to assure day-to-day operations meet the standards of the States licensing
- Oversee staff scheduling, interviewed perspective employees, orientation and curriculum planning
- Oversee operations of center in Executive Director's absence
- Monthly VKP/School Readiness/Food Program paperwork turned in on time
- Conduct tours of the center to prospective parents and visitors
- Mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
- Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Department Of Human Services
Philadelphia, PA
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Determined if applicants met eligibility for public assistance programs.
- Operated computer and imaging equipment to retrieve and enter data into electronic case records.
- Made referrals to appropriate services.
- Developed individual plans for self-sufficiency
- Assessed information gleaned from interviews, educational, and medical records, consultation with other professionals and diagnostic evaluations to identify clients' abilities, needs and eligibility for services.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
Youth Care Worker
Carson Valley Children's Aid
Flourtown, PA
11.2013 - 11.2018
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Student Progress Reporting
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Learning Assessments
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Prek-4, 4-6 Certification- In Progress
- CPR
Timeline
Teacher
Philadelphia School District
04.2022 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Merakey Behavioral Health
02.2021 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Gemma (Formerly The Village)
04.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Director of Daycare
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Department Of Human Services
02.2014 - 01.2019
Youth Care Worker
Carson Valley Children's Aid
11.2013 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Early Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Temple University
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