Crystal Marie Pina

126 Candy Pl. (210) 921-1926 cpina06@yahoo.com Special Education EC-12 Certified EC-6 Generalist Certified ACT San Antonio Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences- May 2007

St. Marys University

High School Diploma- May 2003 Harlandale High School Education- Related Experience: Elementary Teacher- 2011-2013 St. John Berchmans Catholic School Developed a comprehensive mix of instructional lessons created to motivate diverse groups of students by enhancing interest, and promoting high-level thinking/ problem solving skills. Adapted to each students individual learning needs by using various teaching strategies that were proven successful through high standardized test results. Maintained high levels of discipline and excellent behavior management skills that ensured a comfortable atmosphere conductive to learning. Utilized technology in the classroom to support and enhance student success. Part of RTI team which reviewed referrals/student data collected by general teacher, contacted the parent and worked together as a team to assign students to appropriate interventions based on data/test results. TAKS Instructor/Tutor- 2010-2011 Harlandale High School- Harlandale I.S.D Taught an intensive, focused intervention designed to help high school seniors that have not passed their TAKS test(s) in both Science and Math. Test Administrator for TAKS, AP exams, and Texas End of Course Testing. Substitute Teacher- 2009-2010 Harlandale I.S.D Responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Student Teaching- June- July 2009 Wright Elementary- Harlandale I.S.D Volunteered at Wright Elementary as a student teacher for ARI (Accelerated Reading Instruction) classes under the guidance of Mrs. Sarah Hasbrook and observed a class of 1st graders under the guidance of Mrs. Rosa Rogers during the 2010 H.I.S. D summer program. Nanny- 2008-2009 -Responsible for the care of two children ages 5 & 7 for 3 days/week. Gymnastics/Cheerleading Instructor- 2006-2007 Family Fitness Gym, San Antonio Lead Instructor for both beginning & advanced gymnastic and cheerleading classes at local gym in South San Antonio. Student Teaching/ After-School Dance Instructor-2004-2005 Holy Rosary Catholic School, San Antonio Volunteered at Holy Rosary Catholic School assisting in the educational instruction of 2nd and 3rd graders and initiated an after-school program for beginner dance lessons for female students at Holy Rosary grades 3rd -up. Other Work Experience: Administrative Assistant- 2007-2008 Alamo Ophthalmology, San Antonio, TX Provided professional and courteous customer service for a medical business of local ocular surgeons. Patient Supervisor:-2005-2006 Dr. Rene Altamirano, San Antonio, TX Supervised tasks related to the management and the daily operation of a fast-paced office, which included the delegation and monitoring of tasks for opticians/optometrist assistants, in order to produce a more efficient business.