Crystal Patterson
Uniondale,NY
Summary
Caring and dedicated Youth Specialist with 20+ years of diligently educating while nurturing the hearts of young scholars. Successful in building long-lasting student/family relationships through strong communications. Eager to learn new ways to continue passionately teaching children.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Aide
Nassau BOCES
Wantagh, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Assist teacher and other staff with classroom activities, student goals, and instruction in a special education setting.
- Provide one-on-one instruction and support to students with disabilities.
- Manage student behavior in and out of the learning environment by positively establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Monitor restroom, lunch and recess periods, ensuring all students engage in safe activities.
Tutor/Educational Coach
Self Employed
Uniondale, NY
10.2008 - 08.2023
- Assess student strengths and needs to develop unique learning plans, fostering academic progress.
- Review student school grades and prepare action plans to improve scores and achieve goals.
- Utilize different online platforms for virtual study sessions.
- Communicate with guardians and teachers through ongoing progress reports to help resolve conflicting educational priorities.
Day Camp Director
Self-Employed
Saint Alban's, NY
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed, implemented various educational lessons, games for campers.
- Organized timed activities ranging from obstacle courses, cooking, drama, steam projects for groups of 10-13.
- Monitored safety of campers on/off camp grounds.
- Cleaned and sanitized recreational equipment to facility standards.
Pre-kindergarten Teacher
Circle Of Children Daycare
Hollis, NY
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Created unique lessons to improve the development of motor skills, language, understanding, memory.
- Planned, managed annual celebratory ceremonies honoring and showcasing students achievements.
- Oversaw class field trips, outdoor education and recreation.
- Highly praised by parents, owner and fellow staff for exceptional student growth, engagement and accomplishments.
In-Home Childcare Provider
Aunt Dee's Loved Ones
Saint Alban's, NY
03.2005 - 12.2015
- Managed an in-home daycare for children providing healthy meals, naps and recreation in a loving environment.
- Taught crafts, songs and lessons daily.
- Kept all areas sanitized and secure for the health and safety of children.
- Solved behavioral issues in constructive, positive ways to maintain safety at all times.
- Professionally and respectfully addressed developmental milestones or concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Interpersonal communication
- Superb classroom management
- Literacy aptitude
- Cultural sensitivity
- Activity coordination
- Computer-savvy
- Group and individual instruction
- Early childhood curricula
Certification
- Soar to Success Summit Certificates
- Finding Your Way Certificate
- Adult, Child, Infant CPR, AED and First Aid
- Early Childhood Daycare training
- Toddler and Child Development Certificate
- Learning Leaders Certificate
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Nassau BOCES
07.2023 - Current
Day Camp Director
Self-Employed
05.2019 - 09.2020
Pre-kindergarten Teacher
Circle Of Children Daycare
08.2015 - 12.2018
Tutor/Educational Coach
Self Employed
10.2008 - 08.2023
In-Home Childcare Provider
Aunt Dee's Loved Ones
03.2005 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York College of The City University of New York
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