Hi, I’m
Crystal Moreno
Cibolo,Texas
Summary
Innovative leader bringing 17-years of experience instructing teachers, students and sales teams. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with colleagues to set performance goals, design the pathway, and monitor progress along the way.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Comal Independent School District
5th Grade Science Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 5th Grade Team Leader (engage effectively with diverse people, locating and sharing resources, facilitate and schedule meetings, drafting agendas, planning strategically for improvement of practices, promoting a spirit of collegiality)
- Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans for science to serve 88 students
- Followed 5E model of instruction when designing TEKS-based curriculum
- Used data to drive instructional decisions, constantly monitoring and adjusting instruction as needed
- Participated in collaborative planning sessions weekly
- Built positive relationships with families and used district communication platform to communicate with families
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Devised and presented lessons that accommodated differences in student learning styles and ability levels.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to expose students to various scientific careers and industries, sparking interest in STEM fields.
- Provided support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and additional resources, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Worked closely with special education staff to adapt lessons and provide accommodations for students with varying abilities, ensuring equitable access to content knowledge.
- Designed assessment content and created common assessments in Eduphoria Aware platform
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional techniques as needed to ensure optimal learning experiences for all students.
Windcrest Elementary-NEISD
Math Acceleration Specialist (k-5)
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Plan with Kinder-5th grade teams for math acceleration approximately 35 teachers
- Coordinate prevention, reteach, and acceleration for students
- Model instruction for teachers
- Collaborate with PLCs to design formative and summative assessments
- Teach acceleration/intervention student groups
- Create and customize reports through Eduphoria Aware to assist campus administrators and campus instructional leadership team with data analysis, planning, and teacher/team goal setting
- Work collaboratively with teachers to model how to use data analysis reports through Eduphoria Aware to guide instructional decisions
- Analyze disaggregated campus, benchmark, and state test data to improve campus performance by identifying priority gaps
- Analyze and disaggregated MAP Growth data to support teachers in their development of small group intervention plans
- Attended professional development skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Work collaboratively with district assessment leaders and instructional specialists to improve campus approach to meeting performance and growth goals
- Committed to continued professional growth by participating in professional development
- Lead and modeled Professional Learning Communities structures.
- Planned Family Math Night Events
Color Street
Color Street Stylist
01.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Ensured effective customer communication to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Addressed marketing needs of customers by creating and designing graphics that promoted products
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Contributed to a positive work community
- Led a team of 15 stylists and assisted them in hitting sales goals
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
- Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Educated clients about products
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
Windcrest Elementary-NEISD
Instructional Science Coach (K-5)
08.2012 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Administered needs-based individual and campus staff development through teacher observations, individual consultation, modeled lessons, book studies and training
- Targeted trainings have included science curriculum needs, AVID, Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures, Capturing Kids Hearts, Eduphoria Aware, and cross curricular integration
- Created, organized, and maintained a professional science library and science tools/consumables resource room
- Analyzed and disaggregated campus, district, and state test data to improve campus performance
- Analyzed and disaggregated MAP data to support teachers in developing small group intervention plans
- Collaborated with campus and district administrators to support state and federal initiatives
- Developed and implemented campus-wide TEKS-based instruction
- Supported Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 intervention plans for students in 3rd-5th grade
- Coordinate family & community events
- Facilitate improvement in instruction and student learning environment through research based practices
- Build capacity of campus teachers to implement district curriculum programs & technology
- Created curriculum using the 5E model approach for k-5th grade.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning approaches, fostering critical thinking skills among students.
- Organized professional development workshops for fellow science educators, promoting best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Mentored new science teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and effective instructional strategies.
- Facilitated cross-curricular collaborations between the science department and other subject areas, creating interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
Windcrest Elementary-NEISD
Elementary Teacher (5th)
08.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans for literacy, math, science, and social studies
- Taught an average class size of 25 students
- Provided tutoring support and designed individualized learning plans for English language learners, students with disabilities, and gifted learners
- Developed and implemented TEKS-based instruction
- Coordinate family & community events
- Participated in collaborative planning in order to improve campus curriculum
- Used data to drive instructional decisions, constantly monitoring and adjusting instruction as needed.
Whitt Elementary
Elementary Teacher (5th)
08.2007 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans for math and science
- Incorporated technology tools to diversify pathways to learning
- Developed and implemented TEKS-based instruction
- Coordinate family & community activities
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Participated in collaborative planning
- Used data to drive instructional decisions, constantly monitoring and adjusting instruction as needed.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
Education
University of Texas, ArlingtonArlington, Texas
B.A. from Interdisciplinary Studies
12.2006
Skills
- Growth Mindset Encouragement
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Active listening abilities
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Policy Implementation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Google Drive Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Schedule Management
Certification
- Generalist 4-8
- ESL Supplemental 4-8
Additional Roles Responsibilities Awards
- North East Education Foundation 2018 Recipient, Received a grant for over $5,000 to support our Makerspace/STEAM Lab initiative which provides students opportunities to engage in problem based learning opportunities and engage in the use of robotic technology
- New Teacher Mentor, Met with mentees monthly to discuss goals, questions, and concerns. Supported new teachers by sharing best practices structures/strategies, data analysis training
- Campus Benchmark Coordinator, Collect, organize and create special education small groupings based on individualized accommodations. Organize and distribute testing materials. Utilize Eduphoria AWARE system to score and analyze data
- Girlstart Campus Coordinator, Recruited eligible female students to participate in a STEM based after school program. Communicated with parents weekly on meeting dates and showcase events to encourage high attendance and parent involvement
- Recycling Club Sponsor, Set goals with students to instill a sense of environmental responsibility. Plans activities to meet the needs, skills, and interests of the students involved. Organized a school wide recycling program that involved 60 student leaders k-5 including the development and maintenance of a community garden.
References
- Carla Carter, Principal, Comal ISD, Comal Creek ES, (770) 731-7077
- Emily Loftin, Assitant Principal, Comal ISD, Comal Creek ES, (830) 237-6510
- Hope de Lemos, Principal, NEISD, Windcrest ES, (210) 407-9600
- John Merrill, Principal, NEISD, Montgomery ES, (210) 386-0914
- Nelda Charles, Science Specialist, NEISD, (210) 268-6818
Affiliations
- TCTA
Timeline
5th Grade Science Teacher
Comal Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Math Acceleration Specialist (k-5)
Windcrest Elementary-NEISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
Color Street Stylist
Color Street
01.2019 - 01.2022
Instructional Science Coach (K-5)
Windcrest Elementary-NEISD
08.2012 - 06.2021
Elementary Teacher (5th)
Windcrest Elementary-NEISD
08.2009 - 06.2012
Elementary Teacher (5th)
Whitt Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2009
University of Texas, Arlington
B.A. from Interdisciplinary Studies
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