Crystal Valentin
Oakville,CT
Summary
To obtain a highly skilled and overtly student-focused educational leadership position that requires a strong commitment to the development of students, staff and providing a stimulating, safe and motivating learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Woodrow Wilson and Margaret M. Generali
09.2019 - Current
- Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught
- Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
- Maintains safe, organized classroom, which supports students' independent learning, collaboration and choice
- Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
- Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
- Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective
- Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities
- Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences
- Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner
- Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Administrative Coordinator
Beth Israel Medical Center
12.2008 - 08.2009
- Coordinated matching mentors to students to ensure effective partnerships for both parties
- Developed and facilitated weekly educational and personal development training sessions for interns
- Acted as a student advocate in partnership with high school faculty and hospital staff
- Responsible for maintaining and planning program budget
- Responsible for reporting and maintaining program files and statistics
- Performed all duties required for recruiting student interns and staff volunteers
- Participated in grant report and request creation
- Counseled, developed, and evaluated interns
- Organized year-end fair where students showcase personal growth and experiences.
NYPD Recruit
New York City Police Department
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Properly responding to quality of life issues
- Certified in Citywide and National Incident Management Systems Training in the level of ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700
- Certified by the Center for Domestic Preparedness/ Homeland Security in Weapons of Mass Destruction Law Enforcement Protective Measures
- Certified by the Center for Domestic Preparedness/ Homeland Security in Weapons of Mass Destruction Law Enforcement Response Actions
- Certified in Emergency Vehicle Operations Course including Radio Mobilized Patrol Vehicles
- Specialized Training in response to emotionally disturbed persons
- Specialized training in domestic violence incidents.
Education
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Master's Degree - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration-Marketing
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2008
Skills
Building Relationships
Leadership
Organization
Classroom Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Performance Tracking
Public Speaking
Writing
Instruction with Technology
Creative Design
Educational Research
DRA & BAS Assessments
STAR
DIBELS
TC – Lucy Calkins
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Certification
Provisional Educator Endorsement 305
Woodrow Wilson Teacher of the Year 2024-2024
SDE Admin Position- Woodrow Wilson Elementary School- 22-23 School Year
Scheduled to sit for the CAT- Administrator Test 6412- Aug. 8, 2024-Leading to 092 Endorsement
Registered for ACES ARCTEL ESL Cert. Sep. 2024.
PTHV (Parent Teacher Home Visit) 23-24 School Year
Equity Team Committee Member
Community Relations Committee Member
Personal Information
Title: Student Teacher - Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
Timeline
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Woodrow Wilson and Margaret M. Generali
09.2019 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
Beth Israel Medical Center
12.2008 - 08.2009
NYPD Recruit
New York City Police Department
07.2006 - 05.2008
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration-Marketing
Pace University
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