Crystal M.

Experience

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  Orange Unified School District

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2014

  Teacher

  English Department Chair, EL Advisor, English Teacher, Art Teacher, Art Club Advisor, Teacher Tech Lead, WASC Chair.

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  Orange Unified School District

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Instructional Specialist, Educational Technology and Assessment

  ✦ Collaborated closely with K-12 school leadership to establish strategic technology objectives and support personalized school instructional technology programs.✦ Designed and implemented teacher, student, and staff training to support curriculum with technology. ✦ Coached teachers to support the application and best practice of instructional technological tools to improve student learning.

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  Orange Unified School District

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2022

  ✦ Facilitated the seamless integration of the Verizon Innovative Learning/Digital Promise 1:1 Middle School Learning Program at Portola and Yorba Middle Schools, ensuring smooth transition and adoption.✦ Developed and implemented a comprehensive digital citizenship program tailored for students and parents, promoting responsible and safe use of technology.✦ Orchestrated the planning and monitoring of technology-based curriculum and instructional strategies, ensuring alignment with educational goals and standards. Show less ✦ Collaborated closely with K-12 school leadership to establish strategic objectives and define specific teacher evaluation benchmarks, fostering a collaborative environment for professional growth.✦ Provided invaluable assistance to Orange Unified School District's Induction program, aiding educators in navigating the complexities of credential clearance with personalized support and guidance.✦ Served as a dedicated mentor to Induction candidates, mentors, and assessors, managing cohesive and productive teams through ongoing guidance and support. Show less

  • Instructional Specialist, Innovation and Technology

    Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Online Teacher

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2022

  • Teacher

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Instructional Specialist, Teacher Quality K-12

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
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  Orange Unified School District

  Aug 2022 - now

  Assistant Principal

  ✦ Supported differentiated instruction, response to intervention, data analysis, project-based learning, content area literacy, technology integration, content area strategies, professional learning communities (PLCs), and effective classroom management, while providing instructional leadership.✦ Facilitated the implementation of the Verizon Innovative Learning and Digital Promise, a 1:1 learning initiative, enhancing access to technology and digital resources for students.✦ Composed and secured a grant for The Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program, in collaboration with the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, fostering hubs of innovation by providing emerging technology and project-based curricula.✦ Orchestrated Middle School College and Career Days Readiness learning events in coordination with Career and Technical Education (CTE), providing students with valuable exposure to future educational and career pathways.✦ Secured a CTE Middle School Foundation Academies Planning and Implementation Grant in partnership with Cal State University Fullerton to develop middle school CTE Business Finance courses at Portola, preparing students for the CTE Business Pathway at Orange High School. Show less