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Crystal Stockbridge

Bucksport

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Little Blossoms Daycare
09.2024 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.

Substitute Teacher

RSU 90
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Lead Teacher

DownEast Community Partners
08.2018 - 01.2023
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Special Childrens Friends
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
  • Used Software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms that contributed to sustained behavioral changes and improved overall wellbeing.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment plans in compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.

Assistant Teacher

Stillwater Montessori School
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.

Education

Bachelor - Elementary Education

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Child development
  • Behavior modeling

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Little Blossoms Daycare
09.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

RSU 90
01.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Teacher

DownEast Community Partners
08.2018 - 01.2023

Behavioral Health Specialist

Special Childrens Friends
08.2015 - 06.2018

Assistant Teacher

Stillwater Montessori School
08.2009 - 06.2012

Bachelor - Elementary Education

University of Maine
Crystal Stockbridge