Krystal Gaston
Lauderhill,Florida
Summary
Experienced elementary school educator proficient in language arts. Demonstrated skills in spelling, grammar and verbal communication principles. Licensed in the state of Florida. Also, my experience as a skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in all content areas in students. To add on, I ' am very familiarize with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 11 years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Renaissance Charter School At Coopercity
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher Intern
Avant Garde Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Facilitated students' discussions of classroom topics, helping each explore concepts and expand horizons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
- Assisted lead teachers with planning daily classroom lessons and activities for [Number] students.
- Protected students in classroom environments and transitional spaces by following effective security protocols.
- Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching within [Timeframe].
- Showed progressing knowledge and abilities by logging observations, teaching times and specific lesson plans for RTI and Data analysis review.
Teacher Assistant/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Charter Schools Of Excellence
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
VPK Teacher's Assistant/One-Year-Olds Teacher
First Baptist Church Child Development Center
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Administered and graded homework assignments and tests.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Reading Interventionist for 2nd/3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
New Life Charter Academy
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
ESE Paraprofessional
Broward Public Schools
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- 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.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA Of South Florida
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Dillard's Customer Service Representative
Dillard's Inc
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
Summer Camp Recreational Counselor
Broward County Parks And Recreation
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Cared for personal and health needs of disabled campers.
- Planned painting, drama productions and ceramics in preparation for rainy days or stormy weather.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
- Counseled individuals on self-discipline and personal accountability.
- Helped at-risk youths in low-income areas by guiding, mentoring and counseling, as well as encouraging each to achieve personal and spiritual goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education in Professional Leadership
Florida Memorial University
Opa-locka, FL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL06.2004
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Smart Board Technology
- Behavior Modeling
- Educational Settings
- Positive Learning Environment
- Staff Meetings
- Sentence Structure
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Grammatical Skills
- Virtual Classrooms
- Common Core Learning Standards
Timeline
5th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Renaissance Charter School At Coopercity
11.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher Intern
Avant Garde Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 10.2021
Teacher Assistant/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Charter Schools Of Excellence
01.2019 - 06.2020
VPK Teacher's Assistant/One-Year-Olds Teacher
First Baptist Church Child Development Center
06.2018 - 03.2019
Reading Interventionist for 2nd/3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
New Life Charter Academy
08.2016 - 12.2017
ESE Paraprofessional
Broward Public Schools
05.2016 - 12.2016
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA Of South Florida
09.2014 - 01.2016
Dillard's Customer Service Representative
Dillard's Inc
06.2012 - 01.2014
Summer Camp Recreational Counselor
Broward County Parks And Recreation
06.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education in Professional Leadership
Florida Memorial University
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School