CRYSTAL WASHINGTON

With over 23 years of successful teaching experience, I am a highly skilled educator with expertise in classroom instruction, curriculum design, and mentoring students and teachers. I am eager to transition into the role of Assistant Principal, where my leadership abilities, instructional expertise, and unwavering commitment to student success can benefit the entire school community. As an educational leader, I am dedicated to upholding school-wide initiatives, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture, and working collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and parents to promote academic excellence and student growth. I am committed to creating 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. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability in dynamic environments, facilitating team success and continuous improvement.

• Analyzed MAP data to guide interventions and improve student outcomes
• Implemented AIS programs using data-driven approaches, improving student performance.
• Managed intervention placements and progress monitoring for struggling students.
• Introduce enrichment programs like debate and poetry clubs, boosting student engagement.
• Facilitated professional learning communities, promoting collaboration and innovation.
• Mentored new teachers, enhancing retention and classroom success.
• Applied restorative justice practices, reducing disciplinary incidents.

• NEW YORK STATE PERMANENT CERTIFICATION IN LITERACY (7-12)
• NEW YORK STATE INITIAL CERTIFICATION IN SCHOOL BUILDING LEADER

• Literacy Coordinator, The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies, Brooklyn, NY, 09/01/22 - Present, Serve as a liaison between the school and the district/central coach., Act as a critical-thinking partner to both teachers and leaders., Announce upcoming professional development opportunities and register appropriate teachers for professional development sessions., Organize resources for literacy interventions and core instruction., Organize assessment administrations., Organize and support strategic reading groups and interventions.
• Instructional Leadership Team Member, The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies, Brooklyn, NY, 09/01/22 - 06/01/23, 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, 09/01/20 - 06/01/22, 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, 09/01/19 - 06/01/21, 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.
• English Language Arts Team Leader, The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies, Brooklyn, NY, 09/01/18 - Present, 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.
• Mentor Teacher, Frederick Douglass Academy V, Bronx, NY, 09/01/16 - 06/01/17, 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.
• ELA Instructional Teacher Leader, Renaissance Leadership Academy M.S. 322, New York, NY, 09/01/11 - 06/01/12, 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, 09/01/10 - 06/01/11, 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.

• Principal’s Award for Leadership and Service, 01/01/13
• Star Polisher Award, 01/01/13
• Staff Appreciation Certificate, 01/01/13

• 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