Crystal Willis

Experience

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  Long Beaci City College

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  Student Aide/Proctor/Tutor

  Student Aide/Test Proctor, Disabled Student Center Long Beach City College & CSU Long Beach 2005 – 2008• Tutored students in Disabled Student Services homework lab(Note: Each student I aided improved by at least one full letter grade by the end of the class.)• Aided students with cerebral palsy, visual impairments, and brain injuries• Took notes, typed papers and homework, and otherwise assisted students• Proctored tests in the Disabled Student Services office

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  Patricia Nixon Elementary

  Mar 2006 - Jun 2008

  Classroom Volunteer

  • Implemented AIMSWEB/Dibels/San Diego Quick test, WJIII and logged the gathered data• Tutored RSP (Resource Specialist Program) students in reading, writing, mathematics• Assisted RSP instructor with grading, classroom management, and activity planning

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  Oceanview Unified School District

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2009

  One on One aide

  • One-on-One aide for a student with Autism• Monitored and logged students’ daily progress• Participated in meetings with parents and teachers• Helped students and teacher with daily lessons and student work

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  Hopeview Elementary

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2009

  Classroom Volunteer

  • Tutored RSP (Resource Specialist Program) students in reading, writing, mathematics• Taught reading to small groups of at-risk students using sign language and the Edmark Reading Program• Created graphics to enhance student learning, and a presentation for district specialists and psychologists

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  Marina High School

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Student Teacher for Resource Specialist

  Planned and implemented daily lesson plans in English, math, science and history.Collaborated with the speech/language pathologist to meet the needs of students with Autism and SLI.Tested students using the WJIII and scored the results.Organized, led and wrote IEP goals and meetings, including training of SEIS.

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  Paramount High School

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

  Language Arts Teacher/Resource Specialist

  • Co-taught Language Arts 1 with a general education teacher.• Planned and implemented daily lesson plans and collaborated with other teachers.• Created lessons for ELL and students with disabilities using SDAIE/multiple teaching methods.• Created and implemented interventions for students with grades lower than Cs.• Tutored students in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and study skills.• Tested students using the Brigance, Burks, VMI and Woodcock Johnson III.• Created IEPs, goals/benchmarks and transition plans using the SELPS program.• Organized, facilitated IEP meetings and parent teacher conferences.• Created Behavior Support Plans for students with behavioral difficulties.• Followed pacing guide for Co-Taught Language Arts 1.• Monitored students’ ongoing progress and communicated grades and students progress to generaleducation teachers, parents and case carriers. Show less

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  Huntingtion Beach Union High School District

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Mild to Moderate Special Education Teacher

  • Taught five different class sections: English 1, English 2, English S1/CEA, Language D, Life Skills, and Co-Taught English 1 with a general education teacher.• Co-advised Entre Amigos Club, assisted with planning and supervising school events, fundraisers, and community service projects.• Planned and implemented lessons, projects, and assessments; collaborated with other teachers.• Created lessons for ELL students and students with disabilities using SDAIE methods and differentiatedinstruction.• Arranged and organized field trips for Life Skills class, Language D class, and English classes.• Tested students using the Woodcock Johnson III, Brigance, and the San Diego Quick Test.• Organized and facilitated IEP meetings and parent conferences.• Used SEIS program to create IEPS for students.• Developed IEP goals using student work samples, student portfolios, and testing results.• Prepared Transition plans for students on my caseload.• Tutored students in English, Reading, and History.• Monitored caseload of 23 students. Tracked their progress and grades, and facilitated communicationbetween students, general education teachers, and parents. Show less

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  Fountain Valley School District

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Subsittute Teacher
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  Masuda Middle School

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

  Co-teacher for math (long term sub)

  • Co-taught Mathematics 6, Pre-Algebra 7, and Algebra Readiness 8.• Taught Study Skills for 6th and 7th grade.• Implemented warm-ups in study skills that were related to IEP Goals (i.e. math fluency, vocabulary,reading comprehension, written expression).• Communicated effectively with general ed teachers about students on caseload.• Wrote IEP’s and goals for caseload using SEIS program.• Monitored caseload of 22 as well as students in study skills. Tracking their grades, completedassignments, missing assignments, upcoming projects while communicating between students, teachers, and parents. Show less

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  Fountain Valley High School HBUHSD

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Special Education English Teacher
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  Mariners Christian School

  Jun 2014 - now

  Resource Specialist
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  Restoration Ministries Brazil

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Volunteer Missionary Teacher