Crystal Washington
Bronx,USA
Summary
With over 23 years of successful teaching experience, I am a highly skilled educator specializing in classroom instruction, curriculum design, and mentoring students and teachers. Transitioning into the Assistant Principal role, bringing leadership abilities, instructional expertise, and unwavering commitment to student success to benefit the entire school community. Educational leader dedicated to upholding school-wide initiatives, fostering positive and inclusive school culture, and working collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and parents to promote academic excellence and student growth. The ultimate goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers all learners to reach their full potential. Professional committed to advancing literacy through innovative program development and effective resource management. Leveraging extensive experience in literacy coordination to drive impactful educational outcomes. Collaborative spirit and adaptability in dynamic environments enable the facilitation of team success and continuous improvement. Strong background in educational leadership and student development utilizing strategic planning to improve academic outcomes and support teacher growth. Deep understanding of creating collaborative environments and efficiently managing administrative tasks. Experienced education leader focused on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meet the evolving needs of both students and faculty, equipped to make a significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 01.2024
- Utilize a variety of curricula, including Teachers College Readers and Writers Workshop, Teacher Created, HMH Curriculum, and EL Curriculum, to teach academic subjects in general and ICT settings
- Employ formative and summative assessments to measure students' academic growth and create a classroom environment that fosters comprehension, critical thinking, and differentiation
- Effective two-way communication is established to encourage student engagement, and various online educational websites are utilized to enhance student success
- The Jupiter Ed grading system is used for precise and consistent communication with students and parents about academic progress.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Designed differentiated instruction methods based on the needs of each learner.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding of language arts concepts.
- Provided feedback on student work in a timely manner.
- Created a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through writing or discussion.
Literacy Coordinator
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Serves as a liaison between the school and the district/central coach.
- Act as a critical-thinking partner to both teachers and leaders.
- Conducted professional development sessions on literacy instruction.
- Offered coaching to assist educators in analyzing student data to make informed instructional decisions.
- Organize resources for literacy interventions and core instruction.
- Coordinate assessments to identify students who require additional support.
- Overseeing the placement of students in Tier 2 reading intervention programs.
English Language Arts Team Leader
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Coordinate and facilitate daily team meetings
- Work closely and cooperatively with the building Principal and ELA team to facilitate team problem-solving and student success
- Create ELA Team goals to support academic achievement
- Maintain notes/records for the successful operation of the team
- Allow for collaborative decision-making within the team and school environment
- Coordinate activities with colleagues to facilitate the implementation of content area performance standards, instructional objectives, and planning units
- Work with the team on collecting, charting, and reporting data about student learning targets/standards and student performance data about targets/benchmarks
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise
Instructional Leadership Team Member
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Instructional Focus: Teachers maintain high expectations for all students
- Data-driven planning for transparent, flexible, and precise instructions tailored to each student's needs
- Analysis of lesson data to form partnerships and groups for targeted instruction
- Integration of multiple modalities in lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs
- Students engage with peers and teachers for feedback, feed-forward options, and assessment tools to enhance and revise work
- Ongoing professional development for staff during Monday PDs, focusing on Danielson's Domain 1 and 3
Grade 8 Team Leader
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Brooklyn, NY
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Provide leadership in the collection and analysis of data
- Lead the creation and implementation of team and grade-level goals
- Make informed instructional decisions that meet the specific needs of teachers and students
- Facilitate team discussions about improving instructional practices
- Support colleagues in implementing instructional strategies effectively
- Assist colleagues in advancing their instructional skills by providing resources and feedback
- Ensure the maintenance of effective routines for monitoring student progress
- Lead discussions about and improvement of grade-level curriculum
- Provide necessary information, encouragement, and support for team development
- Observe and demonstrate instructional strategies to enhance colleagues' instructional skills
- Stay current on research-supported best practices
Peer Collaborative Teacher
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Host lab classroom visits and experiments with research-based instructional strategies, curricula, and teaching methods
- Facilitate self and peer reflection on pedagogy, instructional strategies, and student impact
- Coordinate and host classroom visits with colleagues to develop a shared understanding and language around instructional practice
- Facilitate ongoing reflective conversations with school leaders and colleagues to establish trust, promote buy-in, and optimize adult and student learning opportunities and student performance data about targets/standards
Mentor Teacher
Frederick Douglas Academy V
Bronx, NY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided opportunities to plan lessons adhering to the Common Core Standards and addressing all students' needs within their classrooms
- Model effective teaching strategies
- Coached and assisted with various instructional materials to enhance the learning environment
- Helped in developing a classroom management system
- Acted as a confidant for the mentee to express personal/professional concerns
- Facilitated professional growth through observation and feedback and provided notification of quality workshops
- Encouraged to try new ideas, take risks, and make reasonable mistakes without intervention
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Frederick Douglass Academy V
Bronx, NY
09.2015 - 06.2017
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher
The Renaissance Leadership Academy M.S. 322
New York, NY
09.2008 - 06.2015
ELA Instructional Teacher Leader
Renaissance Leadership Academy M.S. 322
New York, NY
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Part of a network of teacher leaders involved with inquiry-based research and learning, which involved collaborative coaching and learning methods
- Responsible for modeling demonstration lessons for ELA teachers, creating curriculum units, and implementing Reader's and Writer's Workshop
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to help build leadership capacity within the school—developed effective school practices around instruction, school climate, community involvement, and professional development
Administrative Internship/Field Experience
The Renaissance Leadership Academy
New York, NY
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Participated in the Data-Based School Improvement Action Team
- Provided staff workshops on Data-Based School Improvement
- Worked closely with the principal in areas such as student recruitment, classroom walkthroughs, and teacher observations
- Supervised morning breakfast for the educational campus
- Supervised Saturday ELA/Math Academy
- Provided daily teacher coverage
- Modeled best practices for collaborative team teaching
- Collaborated with the parent coordinator to provide parent workshops
- Created a plan for the school Discipline/Safety Committee
- Assistant to the testing coordinator
8th Grade English Teacher
Choir Academy of Harlem
New York, NY
09.2007 - 06.2008
5th, 7th, and 8th Grade Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies Teacher
Annunciation Parochial School
New York, NY
09.2005 - 06.2007
8th Grade Humanities Teacher
W. Haywood Burns I.S. 176
New York, NY
09.2001 - 06.2003
Global Studies Night School H.S. Teacher
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Bronx, NY
09.2001 - 06.2002
8th Grade Science, Reading, and Social Studies
Rafael Cordero I.S. 302
Brooklyn, NY
02.1998 - 06.2001
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Educational Leadership
City College of New York
New York, NY01.2009
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Literacy Education
City College of New York
New York, NY01.2005
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Student achievement
- Educational leadership
- Behavioral management
Certification
- NEW YORK STATE PERMANENT CERTIFICATION IN LITERACY (7-12)
- NEW YORK STATE INITIAL CERTIFICATION IN SCHOOL BUILDING
Training
- School Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, 01/01/98
- Success for All Literacy Training, 01/01/99
- School Violence and Intervention, 01/01/02
- Academic Intervention Training, 01/01/22
- DASA Training, 01/01/23
- Restorative Justice Training Tier 1, 01/01/23
Awards
- Principal's Award for Leadership and Service, 01/01/13
- Star Polisher Award, 01/01/13
- Staff Appreciation Certificate, 01/01/13
Accomplishments
· Principal’s Award for Leadership and Service, 2013
· Star Polisher Award, 2013
· Staff Appreciation Certificate, 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Literacy Coordinator
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
09.2022 - 06.2023
Instructional Leadership Team Member
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
09.2022 - 01.2023
Grade 8 Team Leader
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
09.2020 - 06.2022
Peer Collaborative Teacher
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
09.2019 - 06.2021
English Language Arts Team Leader
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
09.2018 - 06.2023
Language Arts Teacher
The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
09.2017 - 01.2024
Mentor Teacher
Frederick Douglas Academy V
09.2016 - 06.2017
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Frederick Douglass Academy V
09.2015 - 06.2017
ELA Instructional Teacher Leader
Renaissance Leadership Academy M.S. 322
09.2011 - 06.2012
Administrative Internship/Field Experience
The Renaissance Leadership Academy
09.2010 - 06.2011
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher
The Renaissance Leadership Academy M.S. 322
09.2008 - 06.2015
8th Grade English Teacher
Choir Academy of Harlem
09.2007 - 06.2008
5th, 7th, and 8th Grade Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies Teacher
Annunciation Parochial School
09.2005 - 06.2007
8th Grade Humanities Teacher
W. Haywood Burns I.S. 176
09.2001 - 06.2003
Global Studies Night School H.S. Teacher
Theodore Roosevelt High School
09.2001 - 06.2002
8th Grade Science, Reading, and Social Studies
Rafael Cordero I.S. 302
02.1998 - 06.2001
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Educational Leadership
City College of New York
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Literacy Education
City College of New York
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