Crystal Cortez

3335 S. San Joaquin Ct.

Visalia CA 93277

(559) 972-5604 (C) (559) 713-6254 (H)

ccortez09@mail.fresnostate.edu

EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO, Fresno California
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Multiple Subject Credential, BAP (concentration) Jan 2012-present
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS, Visalia California
Associate of Arts, Transfer Studies Aug. 2009-2011
EXAMS PASSED
CBEST

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
California Teaching Fellows, Instructional Aide
Addams Elementary, 1st & Kindergarten
California Mini-Corps Tutor, CSU Fresno
Addams Elementary, 2nd Grade, 1st and K
Scout Island Migrant Summer Camp
Mario G. Olmos Elementary, 3rd Grade
West Fresno Elementary, 2nd and 5th Grade

Sept. 2014-present

Sept. 2013-present
June 2013-Aug. 2013, June 2014-Aug. 2014
Aug. 2012-June 2013
Jan. 2012-June 2012

California Mini-Corps Tutor, C.O.S.

Lincoln Elementary, 1st Grade
Cutler Elementary, 1st- 6th Grade
Houston Elementary, 4th Grade and Kinder

June 2012-July 2012

June 2011-July 2011
Jan. 2011-Dec. 2011

*Provided direct instructional services to diverse groups of students

*Developed and presented prepared lessons utilizing the Direct Instructional/Target teaching format
*Developed and implemented SMART Goals after consulting with Supervising Teacher
*Informally and formally assessed students/utilized results to plan lessons
*Served as a positive role model for students

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Childrens Hospital volunteer, Madera CA
Univisin-Feria de Salud, Fresno CA
Cesar Chavez Red Carpet Special Event volunteer, Fresno CA
FAFSA Workshop volunteer, Fresno CA
HOPE Fundraiser volunteer, Fresno CA
Civic Conference volunteer, Fresno CA
Deferred Action volunteer, Fresno CA
Region IV, Migrant Parent Conference, Migrant Education, Fresno CA
Catechism teacher helper, Saint Marys Catholic Church, Visalia CA
Linwood Elementary School, 1st Grade teachers assistant, Visalia CA

June 2014-present
Aug. 2014
March 2014
Feb. 2014/Feb. 2013
Sept. 2013
April 2013
Sept. 2012
Sept. 2013
Aug. 2011-Dec. 2011
Aug. 2010-Dec. 2010

SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer Skills: Word, Power Point, Excel. Bilingual: Spanish/English
Dance: Salsa and Bachata, Jazz, Choreography
Arts and crafts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
*Lesson Design, SMART Goals, PLC Training, Professionalism, DIBLES Assessment, CELDT Testing

REFERENCES: See Attached

Crystal Cortez
3335 S. San Joaquin Ct
Visalia CA 93277

(559) 972-5604 (C) (559) 713-6254 (H)

ccortez09@mail.fresnostate.edu

References
Master Teacher:

Veronica Figueroa
Second Grade Teacher
Addams Elementary
Fresno Unified School District
2117 W McKinley Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 360-3574
veronica.figueroa@fresnounified.org

Master Teacher:

Mrs. Theresa Castillo

Kindergarten Teacher
Shannon Ranch Elementary
Visalia Unified School District
3637 N. Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 622-3258
tcastillo@vusd.org

Former Supervisor:

Rosalba Mejia
Mini-Corps Coordinator/Supervisor
College of the Sequoias
915 South Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3958
rmejia@bcoe.org

University
Supervisor:

Lilly Lomeli
Mini-Corps Coordinator/Supervisor
California State University, Fresno
5005 N. Maple Ave.
Fresno, CA 93740-8025
(559) 278-0360
llomeli@csufresno.edu