AFTER SCHOOL AVAILABILITY
Crystal 's Bio
What I Teach
- Licensed (NC) in Elementary Education (K-6) and Music (K-12)
- Group or One-on-one
- Subject Tutor:
- AABL
- Australia Testing - ELA Only (3-8)
- BSRA (Pre-K – 2)
- CCAT – old version (K-2/Level 5-Level 8)
- CCAT 7 (Verbal Only - all grades and levels)
- CogAT (Pre-K – 5)
- CTBS (K-2)
- CTP (1-5)
- ELA K-12
- Elementary General Education Subjects (K-2)
- Hunter Pre K-1
- InView (grade 2)
- ISEE Primary Level 24*
- ITBS (K-2)
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Spanish (beginner level – all grades)
- Thinking and Engagement - T&E
- TTCT (all grades and levels)
- MAP Language (K-8)
- MAP Math (K-2)
- MAP Science (6-8) Earth Science and Solar System/Organisms and Environments ONLY
- Music – Elementary Level
- NNAT (all grades)
- NYC Gifted Testing (Pre-K – 2)*
- OLSAT (all grades)
- Renaissance Star Math (1-2)
- Renaissance Star Reading (1-8)
- SAGES-2 (K-3)
- SAGES-2 (4-8 Language Arts/Social Studies ONLY)
- SCAT Verbal (all grades and levels)
- SCAT Math (Elementary)
- WNV (all grades)
- Writing (7-12)
- Writing Assessment (all grades)
- WoodCock Johnson (K-8)
😇 Fun Fact
- I am a singer and guitarist. I love dancing, camping, deep sea voyaging, and spending time with my family on the beach.
📚 Favorite Quote
- “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.” -Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
How I Work With Kids
- I establish good rapport with students by maintaining positive energy and enthusiasm.
- I provide my students with continuous praise, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
- I value student interests. Kids should be given opportunities to express themselves and ask questions. Lessons should be student-centered and fun.
Educational Background, Degrees, Licenses
- Master of Arts in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Associate in Applied Science in Music
- Elementary Education (K-6) Certified
- Music (K-12) Certified
- Music Business Certificate
Experience
- 4 years of experience teaching online English (ages 3-16)
- 1 year of experience tutoring online reading (elementary students)
- 6 years of experience teaching elementary music in public schools
- High school marching band volunteer assistant/student chaperone
- Theatrical storyteller volunteer for elementary age children
What Parents Say
- “Testing Mom was a fantastic resource for preparing my daughter for some of the Kindergarten entry tests that she had taken this fall. Her instructor, Crystal, was so great in getting her comfortable answering questions over Zoom and on working with her in areas where she wasn't as strong. I would whole heartedly recommend Testing Mom and Crystal to anyone looking to prepare for Kindergarten admissions.”
- “Super Lively Teacher!”
- “It has been over a year since my child met Crystal and fell in love with her class. Crystal is always so patient to listen to my daughter talk about what she is interested in, constantly encouraging her. We will continue to schedule Crystal. Book this teacher!”
- “You are my child’s favorite teacher. He has a higher interest in class and is much more focused than before. Thank you!”
- “As a parent, I am very grateful to Crystal. She always patiently guides the child and listens to the child’s words. She is worthy of the hearts of children - the best teacher!”
- “Thanks, Crystal for your wonderful teaching. Every day my child asks me when she has class with you again.”
- “Thanks again for teaching my child. I can see her improvements every day.”
- “Thank you, Crystal, for your patient guidance. You are our child’s favorite teacher - inclusive, interesting, and loving.”
- “This teacher is very good! Full lesson preparation, rich teaching experience, and good at mobilizing children’s enthusiasm. Such a versatile teacher!”
- Thank you, Ms. Crystal for giving our son an interesting lesson. In fact, he had a fever before class and we gave him the option to cancel. He insisted on taking your class!”
- “Very energetic teacher! The classroom atmosphere is very good!”