Kristen Crunick
Canandaigua,NY
Summary
Experienced with classroom support, instructional assistance, and student engagement. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance learning environments. Track record of collaborating successfully with teachers and students to achieve educational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
St. Mary's School
08.2020 - Current
- Keep classroom clean, neat, and properly organized for classroom efficiency.
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborate with teacher for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Review lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Canandaigua School District / St. Mary's School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Teacher's Assistant - 3rd Grade
Benner Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Teacher /Administrative Assistant
Montessori School of Nittany Valley
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Secondary Education - Social Studies
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PASkills
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Classroom Supervision
- Small Group Supervision
- Lunch Supervision
- Positive Attitude
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom support
- Behavior redirection
- Individual Student Assistance
Certification
CPR - adult and child
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
St. Mary's School
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Canandaigua School District / St. Mary's School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Teacher's Assistant - 3rd Grade
Benner Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher /Administrative Assistant
Montessori School of Nittany Valley
09.2014 - 06.2015
Secondary Education - Social Studies
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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