Crystal Preston
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator with a proven track record, enhancing student engagement and academic success through innovative teaching strategies and hands-on learning. Skilled in complex problem-solving and effective communication, demonstrated by fostering significant improvements in student social-emotional development and literacy. Excelled in team leadership and adaptability, achieving notable increases in parental involvement and educational outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home
2011.02 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
- Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Pre-K Teacher
Richmond County Board of Education
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Pre-Teacher
Bellbrook Child Development
2008.08 - 2010.05
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Pre-K Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
2006.08 - 2008.05
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
Education
MS In Human Resources Management -
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2020
BS In Child And Family Development -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2006
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Schedule Preparation
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Richmond County Board of Education
2023.08 - 2024.05
Manager
Phinazee and Son Funeral Home
2011.02 - Current
Pre-Teacher
Bellbrook Child Development
2008.08 - 2010.05
Pre-K Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
2006.08 - 2008.05
MS In Human Resources Management -
Strayer University
BS In Child And Family Development -
Georgia Southern University
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