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Crystal Rush

Fulton,MO

Summary

Experienced with community outreach and strong connections within deaf communities. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service. Utilizes effective strategies to advocate for and address community needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Romana Rush
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
  • Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Residential Dorm Supervisor

Kenneth Burdett School of the Deaf
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated information between the school and dormitory, the dormitory and home, and administration and staff.
  • Office management.
  • Assisted with daily living activities.
  • Assisted students with their personal needs such as laundry services or transportation arrangements.
  • Conducted regular room inspections to maintain health and safety standards.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with students to review goals, address issues and provide support.

Teacher Assistant

Missouri School for the Deaf
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisted with daily curriculum, lessons, grading, and student activities.
  • Assisted in the supervision of students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
  • Sign Language videos for ASL stories and vocabularies for the students and parents. (worked with Becky Davis and Lucille Blackwell)

Secretary

Jean Massieu School for the Deaf
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted administrators, teachers, and students
  • Received calls, created schedules, and coordinated with families and professionals.
  • Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.

Teacher Assistant

Jean Massieu School for the Deaf
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisted with daily curriculum, lessons, grading, and student activities.
  • Assisted in the supervision of students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
  • Provided individual assistance to students as needed.

ASL Instructor

Community courses
01.1999 - 12.2018
  • Taught American Sign Language in community organizations and churches
  • Weekly story-time for children at local libraries.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation.
  • Modified lesson plans according to the needs of each learner.

Teacher Assistant

Debra Blalock
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Taught American Sign Language, assisted with daily curriculum, grading, presentations, dance, and field trips.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.

Teacher

Home School
08.2000 - 05.2016
  • Taught homeschool curriculum to three children from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liahona Homeschool
Liberty, Ms

Skills

  • Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Communication
  • Emotional Support
  • Student Advisory
  • Activity Planning
  • Organization

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Romana Rush
01.2022 - Current

Residential Dorm Supervisor

Kenneth Burdett School of the Deaf
10.2020 - 05.2021

Teacher Assistant

Missouri School for the Deaf
01.2020 - 10.2020

Secretary

Jean Massieu School for the Deaf
06.2019 - 12.2019

Teacher Assistant

Jean Massieu School for the Deaf
11.2018 - 05.2019

Teacher Assistant

Debra Blalock
02.2018 - 11.2018

Teacher

Home School
08.2000 - 05.2016

ASL Instructor

Community courses
01.1999 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Liahona Homeschool
Crystal Rush