Crystal Dudley

Crystal Dudley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Certified Education Leader | Skilled in Teaching, Professional Development, & Academic Advising

  • Education

    • Pace University

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      Master of Science - MS Teaching Magna Cum Laude
    • Florida State University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Environmental Studies
  • Experience

    • AmeriCorps

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
      Americorps Member

      + Conceptualized a food science club to provide an avenue and platform for healthy eating for students; generated, conceptualized, and presented lesson plans on various after-school program topics and implemented existing lesson plans amid teacher's absence + Partnered with administrators and department members to facilitate the full-cycle instructional goal-setting process from design and development to implementation and evaluation, while optimizing collaborative curriculum development + Catalyzed progression for struggling at-risk students by orchestrating specialized group tutoring sessions to increase advancement to 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade levels + Led and implemented lesson plans to foster student learning, development, and individualized goals for English and math competencies across 6th - 8th grade levels+ Achieved an award certificate of excellence for building strong, impactful relationships and maintaining a strong cadence of communication with cross-functional stakeholders + Developed an in-depth, specialized behavior plan for at-risk youth, while interfacing with program leaders to carve out individual behavior plans for students with deficiencies Show less

    • NYC Department of Education

      Sept 2018 - now

      + Leverage strategic planning and technology to spark positive, interactive learning for students by conceptualizing, devising, and implementing instructional methodologies + Orchestrate project-based activities – including interactive exercises and warm-ups – weekly to foster learning and independence for students+ Ascertain goals and objectives; conduct strategic planning to meet student’s needs by leveraging positive behavior reinforcement and development incentives + Provide mentorship and coaching to spark career preparedness and excitement and provide best practices for achieving opportunities (i.e., internships, scholarships, college acceptances)+ Modify teaching styles to accommodate a wide range of student learning challenges while enforcing and communicating lesson plans, schedules, and expectations+ Maintain an accurate record of student progress and development by updating Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) on a rolling basis + Conceptualize and maintain a strategic plan focused on cultivating a stress-free learning environment; partner with teachers to activate curriculum delivery and student behavior management efforts Show less + Mold advisees and evoke a daily pursuit of excellence for a 15-participant cohort, resulting in a 100% college acceptance rate, 100% 15+ college credit attainment, (4) full scholarships, and various student awards (i.e., valedictorian status, salutatorian status)+ Secure college acceptances to American University, Baruch College, Lafayette College, BMCC Graphic Design Program, and more + Cultivate instructional excellence, enhancement, and effectiveness by promoting and positioning effective instructional practices + Spark student success for community college classes by orchestrating virtual tutoring sessions; direct and devise practice tests and study review sessions to amplify SAT examination results + Foster a standard of excellence for college preparation, while providing students with tools and resources to navigate college entrance examinations, admissions processes, scholarships, etc. Show less

      • Special Education Teacher

        Sept 2018 - now
      • High School Academic Advisor

        Sept 2018 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Initial Certification: Special Education Generalist (Grades 7-12)

      NYSED