Crystal Christenson Email & Phone Number

California, United States

As an Enrollment & Operations Specialist, I drive nationwide enrollment initiatives with excellent customer service to ensure the growth and success of employer-sponsored back-up childcare programs across all sites. I serve as a key point of contact, providing detailed information to both prospective and enrolled families about program offerings, policies, and other essential details to ensure clarity and a positive experience while also fostering strong connections and positive rapport. I support regional center directors with various ongoing projects to optimize operations and elevate program quality. I create health and safety trainings for caregiving teams, ensuring they stay current with best practices to maintain a safe, high-quality care environment. I also bring diverse knowledge and extensive experience working with children and families in childcare and educational settings, providing valuable support to the team and enhancing program operations.I manage the creation and distribution of engaging monthly newsletters to stay connected with families, sharing updates on site activities, upcoming curriculum themes, and details about special events and important dates. My role also includes data entry and analysis related to outreach efforts, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic follow-up. Provides after-hours support and mentoring to caregivers addressing tricky situations and immediate needs that arise.Whether tackling ad hoc tasks or assisting with broader team goals, I maintain a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence. My role contributes to ensuring that every aspect of enrollment, communication, and caregiver support runs smoothly and effectively.

Lathrop, California, United States

Lathrop, California, United States

Fremont, California, United States

● Taught side by side with another teacher as a team of educators. ● Built and maintained strong relationships with fellow colleagues. ● Helped create a safe environment for preschool aged children, ages 2-5.● Established positive relationships and rapport with parents and students to create a strong school-based community.● Assisted in implementing play-based curriculum, assembling materials and setting up a school environment to set up daily activities and help plan monthly activities for children that are creative and engaging with new ideas to the curriculum.● Provided guidance to children during playtime and adapted to meet the interests and learning styles of individual children.● Developed and maintained positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.● Assisted and guided the working parents who are helping during their workdays in the room.● Set up and cleaned up activities and equipment at end of the school day● Collaborated with other staff as a strong and positive team player. ● Attended monthly staff meetings and board meetings held each month.● Kept up to date on first aid and CPR certification● Performed other duties as necessary.● Displayed exceptional interpersonal skills and maintained positive connections with all involved in the school. *Sadly this position was cut short due to school having to cease operation due to the worldwide pandemic

Fremont, California

Planned and implemented the curriculum in accordance with Stratford School policies and procedures while using lots of props and songs to enhance lessons. Shared responsibility with my co-teacher in all things relating to the classroom, students, and their families. Acted as lead teacher or supporting teacher dependent on the weekly rotation between my co-teacher and I. Responsible for the arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom environment. Attended all staff meetings and in-house training programs. Maintained classroom bulletin boards and updated/changed them frequently. Monitored and assessed student progress. Maintained close communication with the director and parents regarding student issues, conferencing as deemed necessary. Submitted weekly lesson plans to the director. Established a non-punitive method of classroom discipline, seeking positive rather than negative methods to correct student behavior. Participated in all school events, including but not limited to: Parent/Student Orientation, Winter Programs, Spring Recitals, Open Houses, Back-to-School Nights, Stratford School’s Annual Family Events, and Parent Conferences. During my pregnancy, I supported the entire school by stepping into Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten classrooms as needed, relieving staff for breaks/lunch, assisted the principle and vice principle with various jobs, and supported the office staff in various tasks.

Redwood City, California

Head teacher for the Jr. Preschool classroom (ages 2-3 years old). Acted as the classroom manager. Created and implemented quality age-appropriate curriculum. Created and maintained a warm, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment. Ensured a safe environment for the children and supervised children at all times. Abided by California Community Licensing requirements and met all NAEYC standards. Worked in collaboration with other teaching staff at the center. Interacted with children using developmentally appropriate practices. Promoted and facilitated development in the children across all developmental domains. Provided hands-on, enriching, and educational activities for the children. Worked in partnership with families to create a seamless transition between home and school. Communicated clearly and effectively with parents and staff. Upheld frequent communication with families regarding classroom happenings and their children. Built and maintained strong relationships with children and families. Assessed and observed children through-out their duration in the Jr. Preschool classroom, and conducted parent/teacher conferences twice a year and as needed. Acted as a support to parents and caregivers with child development issues. Contributed to the center as a whole to improve the program. Acted as a mentor and leader.

Grand Terrace, California

Substituted on both an on-call and scheduled basis at all four City of Grand Terrace Children’s Center locations, two of which were onsite elementary school programs, and the other two were early childhood programs. Worked with infants-6th graders. Floated between centers as needed. Supervised the children, implemented curriculum, lead instruction, provided developmentally appropriate activities, and on occasion created daily lesson plans if nosubstitute plans were left. Responsible for the children and was attentive to their needs. Provided excellent customer service to all families and maintained a rapport with them. Established good working relationships with fellow teaching staff by exhibiting team work and a positive outlook.

Yucaipa, California

Trained in KinderCare’s curriculum across the board (infant-school age programs). Responsible for implementing curriculum set forth by Kindercare as well as writing and implementing personally created curriculum. Supervised students when both inside and outside. Made sure that all students were present and accounted for at all times. Acted as one of the center opening teachers as needed and was responsible for greeting students and families, many of which were not enrolled in my classroom. Assisted in various job tasks when needed. Observed and assessed children throughout the year and had parent-teacher conferences. Responsible for 12 children at a time. Considered all individual needs of the students and their families. Provided excellent customer service to all center families and potential customers. Completed daily communication forms for each student’s caregiver. Performed daily health-checks on each child every morning to ensure a healthy classroom. Cared and nurtured the children. Used developmentally appropriate practices at all times and promoted children’s development in all developmental domains. Attended professional development days to futher training and professional development. Successfully worked in collaboration with a co-teacher as a team to maintain a healthy, safe, fun, and educational environment (bulletin boards, enrichments, labeling, etc.) for the pre-kindergarten classroom. In the afternoons, was responsible for the children in the extended day kindergarten program.

Yucaipa, California

Supervised and taught preschoolers aged 3-5 as an associate teacher and substitute teacher. Assisted teachers in overall supervision of children. Provided assistance with child directed centers, story time, snack and lunch time, recess, and any additional assistance when needed. Interacted with children in a professional and developmentally appropriate way. Taught children using developmentally appropriate practices. Promoted children’s growth in all developmental domains. Responded to the need of each child and adapted to suit the children’s individual needs. Substitute taught for other teachers when needed. Worked as a team player with other teaching and center staff and lab students. Offered assistance in various areas including: curriculum ideas, curriculum implementation, and classroom environment throughout the day. Built and maintained a good rapport with the children and their families.

Foster City, California

Shared responsibility for supervising a summer camp program with 50+ children ages kindergarten - 3rd grade with seven other recreational leaders. Responsible for creating, planning, and leading age appropriate camp activities. Accompanied camp staff and campers on field trips. Reported to parents on a daily basis about their child. Delivered excellent customer service to all parents and camp personnel. Trained in first aid and CPR. Prepared snacks and drinks for campers. Maintained great teamwork with all other camp leaders and daily communication with the camp’s site leader.

Child Development, Child Development

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