Crystal McLean
Durham, NC *****
*************@*****..***
To work in a forward thinking, nurturing and team-oriented environment.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Lead 2's Teacher/Educational Coordinator
Childcare Network - Durham, NC October 2021 to Present
planning and implementing learning experiences, advancing the intellectual and physical development of children,construct lesson plans, Manage classroom, manage paper work such as toddler sheets, lesson plans, newsletters. Reassure parents and guide children. plan teacher activities, help assist the director and assistant director.
Toddler 2s teacher
The Family Tree Preschool - Durham, NC May 2020 to June 2021
planning and implementing learning experiences, advancing the intellectual and physical development of children,construct lesson plans, Manage classroom, Guide the assistant, manage apps such as Brightwheel, lesson plans, newsletters. Reassure parents and guide children, Working with staff in their classrooms, attending ongoing trainings.
2s &3s Head Teacher/ Bus Matron
WoodenShoe Nursery School - Valley Stream, NY August 2019 to March 2021
planning and implementing learning experiences, advancing the intellectual and physical development of children,construct lesson plans, Manage classroom, Guide the assistant, manage paper work such as toddler sheets, lesson plans, newsletters. Reassure parents and guide children.
Assistant Teacher, Bus Matron
Wooden Shoe Nursery School - Valley Stream, NY February 2016 to August 2019
Assist the teacher in daily activities, helped plan lessons, sometimes given the opportunity to lead teach. interacting with children, preparing snacks, teaching children about numbers, colors and shapes, helping them get dressed and changing their diapers when needed. evaluate students' social development and physical well-being. Helping to load students onto and off the bus, ensuring students are well behaved, Assisting the driver.
Assistant Teacher (Infants-School aged)
Bright Horizons - Manhattan, NY
February 2014 to January 2016
Worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age, Engaged the children in learning activities; assisting the lead teacher by organizing the classroom and directing children's participation, Help construct lesson plans and activities, sometimes given the opportunity to lead teach.
5th grade Afterschool Teachers Assistant/Lead arts and crafts Teacher
82nd Street Academics –
Jackson Heights, NY
January 2012 to February 2014
UPK & Extended day Teachers Assistant; Lead Arts &Crafts Teacher; Engaged the children in learning activities; assisting the lead teacher by organizing the classroom and directing children's
participation, Help construct lesson plans and activities, sometimes given the opportunity to lead teach. Taught 4th and 5thgraders how to make different stitches using lanyard and beads in lanyard club and constructed other arts and crafts projects.
Activity Specialist
Safe Space - Queens, NY July 2010 to January 2012
Worked with middle school Kappa
6 in Far Rockaway high school, attended interactive learning trips, constructed double Dutch teams, and engaged in different sport activities with 6-8 graders.
Peer Educator & Ambassador
Child Center of NY - Queens, NY February 2008 to August 2010
NY Non-profit organization, HIV/AIDS prevention, sex education development; Advocate for children's issues and the important work of the Child center, educating the community about the
Child Center of NY.
Teaching Assistant Internship
Elementary School P.S.30 - Queens, NY January 2009 to June 2009
Provided extra help for the students, constructed lesson plans, graded papers, dropped and picked students up from their classes, attended interactive learning trips with students, started a double Dutch team with 3rd - 5th grades, earned three teaching credits on high school transcript.