LILAYNA CRYSTAL
layni.crystal@gmail.com 703.624.0324
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PROFILE Flexible and open-minded educator who believes that every individual
has the potential to learn when provided with the facilitation required to be
successful.
EDUCATION Master of Arts Master of Arts in Teaching [May 2017- May 2018]
James Madison University
Expected Virginia Professional Teaching Licensure May 2018
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education [August 2013- May 2017]
James Madison University
High School [September 2009- June 2013]
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Colonel By Secondary School
PROFESSIONAL Johnson Elementary School [May-June 2018]
EXPERIENCE Long Term Substitute (Grade 1)
Designed individual learning plans for diverse learners
Implemented a positive behavior reinforcement system
Elkton Elementary School [January- April 2018]
Practicum Student (Grade 5)
Scaffolded instruction through the use of technology
Created active learning experiences for students through use of
collaborative and movement based activities
Ridge Elementary School [August- December 2017]
Student Teacher (Grades 1 and 4)
Designed math stations to allow for differentiation among students
Knowledgeable in Jan, Daily 5 and small group instruction
Integrated English Language development through the use of
visuals and manipulatives
Worked in collaborative classrooms and attended IEP meetings
Smithland Elementary School [September- December 2016]
Practicum Student (Grade 2)
Participated in High Impact Immersion Experience (5 full weeks in
the school)
Customized lessons to meet student interests and needs
Cub Run Elementary School [September- December 2015]
Practicum Student (Kindergarten)
Facilitated student-centered learning using prop boxes and other
hands on activities
Researched child development through use of a case study
JMU Study Abroad in Costa Rica [July 2017]
Practicum Student (Grade 2)
Interacted with teachers and students for an immersion
experience in the Costa Rican educational system
JMU Study Abroad in Florence, Italy [January- April 2016]
Assisted and observed the Italian education system through a
practicum experience in a middle and high school
PROFESSIONAL Classroom management workshop at Ridge Elementary
DEVELOPMENT Maximizing student engagement workshop at JMU
Teaching in an inclusive classroom workshop at JMU
SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive sharing
Well versed in using SMARTboard and Promethean board
Intermediate Spanish
Basic ASL
RELATED YMCA Power Scholars Summer School [June-July 2018]
EXPERIENCE Taught yoga during the enrichment portion of the day
Assisted classroom teacher in teaching content during the
summer school portion of the day
McGaheysville Elementary School [September 2015- May 2018]
Afterschool Leader
Assisted with homework and organized games, activities and
sports for PreK-5 grade students
Children’s Science Center Lab [May- September 2016]
STEM Station Monitor
Guided children in participating in various hands on scientific
activities and carried out science lessons
Daniels Run Elementary School [June- August 2015 & 2016]
Preschool Summer Camp Counselor
Coordinated art, movement and cognitive activities for 3-5 year old
children
Big Brothers Big Sisters [November 2014- May 2017]
Mentored a young girl from first to third grade
