Crystal Fortier
Sacramento
Summary
Provides leadership, instruction, and supervision to four certified assistant instructors at the Vineyard Montessori. Has 14 years of experience in child care, project development, and early childhood education. Experienced in facilitating the creation of social engagement, teaching new forms of arts and crafts, the various animal species and biomes. Skilled customer service representative, receiving frequent praise from upper management in the handling of parent-teacher affairs.
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 14 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students, parents, and caregivers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition Class Head Teacher
Vineyard Montessori
08.2019 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Teacher
Merryhill School
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Afternoon Director
Montessori Country Academy
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Education
Associates Arts Degree - Social Sciences
Cosumnes River College
Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Cosumnes River College
Liberal Arts - Arts and Humanities
Cosumnes River College
Associates Arts Degree - General Education
Cosumnes River College
Skills
- Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Management Experienced
- Keen Observer
- Outstanding Communication Skills
- Dependable in a Fast Paced Work Environment
- Social-emotional learning
- Staff management
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Special needs students
- Creative lesson planning
- Subject matter expertise
Certification
- Typing Certificate
- CPR/First-Aid, 05/01/18
- 6 Early Child Education Units
Experience
Afternoon Program Director, Assistant Instructor Supervisor, Scheduling Maintenance, Morning Curriculum/Afternoon Lesson Facilitator, Effective Communicator between Parents and Students, Responsive to all Phone Calls
Key Qualifications
- Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Management Experienced
- Keen Observer
- Outstanding Communication Skills
- Dependable in a Fast Paced Work Environment
Timeline
Transition Class Head Teacher
Vineyard Montessori
08.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Merryhill School
01.2018 - 04.2018
Afternoon Director
Montessori Country Academy
01.2010 - 01.2018
Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Cosumnes River College
Liberal Arts - Arts and Humanities
Cosumnes River College
Associates Arts Degree - General Education
Cosumnes River College
Associates Arts Degree - Social Sciences
Cosumnes River College
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