Crystal Jensen
Teacher
Lexington,SC
Summary
Professional educator with significant experience in early childhood education. Strong skills in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Effective collaborator who adapts to changing needs and consistently achieves positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in communication, classroom management, and developmental assessment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Saluda County Schools
Saluda, SC
08.2005 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assisted and supervised 20+ children through entire school day.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Reading & Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2007 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC 08.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
Classroom management
Parent-teacher communication
Lesson planning and data entry
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong work ethic and dependable
Certification
Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsement
Accomplishments
- Trained in Kagan Cooperative Learning
- Trained in UFLI phonics program
Timeline
Certificate of Completion of SCDE Approved In-Service Course | Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling- LETRS LETRS Volume II: Foundations of Reading and Assessment of Reading
09-2024
Certificate of Completion of SCDE Approved In-Service Course | Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling- LETRS LETRS Volume I: Foundations of Reading and Assessment of Reading
01-2024
Master of Science - Elementary Reading & Literacy
Walden University
05.2007 - 04.2009
Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsement
03-2007
Early Childhood Teacher
Saluda County Schools
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Aiken
08.2000 - 05.2005
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