Crystal A
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$57.50 / hour
BS, B.A., Mass Media Arts (Radio-Television-Film)
Lifelong Educator. Language Acquisitions Expert. And Transformational Leader both inside and outside of the classroom. As a teacher-leader of 24 years, nothing matters more to me than helping students to find their own voice! Whether they are writing them, reading them, analyzing them, or then using them to command the world's stage—WORDS HAVE POWER! Once young people tap into that power, their lives are forever changed. During my tenure, I've worked with thousands of students from coast-to-coast, from kindergarten through college, and from every background. We've crossed paths in the classroom, in enrichment programs, during my work as a nonprofit leader, and now as an education consultant. But no matter the space, the mission remains the same—to meet children where they are and then to structurally and supportively move them forward. With Ms. Crystal as your child's tutor, you will get the consummate blend of ELA best practices; research-based strategies; arts & technology integration; and yes, some good old-fashioned, "Baby, you've got this!" (which'll probably be laced with just a pinch of Southern twang ;-). Finally, I'm a proud mother, a best-selling author, an acclaimed speaker, and an alum of Clark Atlanta University, where I majored in Mass Media Arts (Radio-Television-Film).
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Lifelong Educator. Language Acquisitions Expert. And Transformational Leader both inside and outside of the classroom. As a teacher-leader of 24 years, nothing matters more to me than helping students to find their own voice! Whether they are writing them, reading them, analyzing them, or then using them to command the world's stage—WORDS HAVE POWER! Once young people tap into that power, their lives are forever changed. During my tenure, I've worked with thousands of students from coast-to-coast, from kindergarten through college, and from every background. We've crossed paths in the classroom, in enrichment programs, during my work as a nonprofit leader, and now as an education consultant. But no matter the space, the mission remains the same—to meet children where they are and then to structurally and supportively move them forward. With Ms. Crystal as your child's tutor, you will get the consummate blend of ELA best practices; research-based strategies; arts & technology integration; and yes, some good old-fashioned, "Baby, you've got this!" (which'll probably be laced with just a pinch of Southern twang ;-). Finally, I'm a proud mother, a best-selling author, an acclaimed speaker, and an alum of Clark Atlanta University, where I majored in Mass Media Arts (Radio-Television-Film).

Programs

High School
Reading
11th & 12th Grade Reading
9th & 10th Grade Reading
Writing
11th & 12th Grade Writing
9th & 10th Grade Writing
Application Planning
Application planning
Elementary
Reading
1st Grade Reading
2nd Grade Reading
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading
Advanced Phonics
Braintrust Advanced Reading
Braintrust Advanced Reading (No Curriculum)
Braintrust Beginning Reading (No Curriculum)
Braintrust Foundational Reading
Kindergarten Reading
Phonics
Phonological Awareness
Reading Fluency
Writing
4th Grade Writing
5th Grade Writing
Grammar
Math
1st Grade Math
2nd Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math
Kindergarten Math
Middle School
Reading
6th Grade Reading
7th Grade Reading
8th Grade Reading
Writing
6th Grade Writing
7th Grade Writing
8th Grade Writing
Other Skills
Language
Speech and Language
Test Prep
SAT/ACT


Session preference
Rate
$57.50 / hour
Cancellation policy
24 hours notice

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Education
Bachelors Degree
B.A., Mass Media Arts (Radio-Television-Film)
at Clark Atlanta University

Employment history
Literature and Public Speaking Teacher
Friendship Edison Collegiate Academy
August, 2001 - February, 2003
Level 12/14 Teacher and Curriculum & Instruction Chairperson
Fred Finch Youth Center
October, 2003 - September, 2004
Academic Success Coordinator
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
December, 2004 - September, 2006
ESL, Public Speaking, and Theater Instructor
Au Pair Weekend
August, 2010 - June, 2015
High School English Teacher and Drama Director
Heritage Christian Academy
August, 2011 - August, 2015
Theater Arts Teacher and Arts Integration Coach
Leaders for Tomorrow Youth Center
August, 2015 - June, 2016
Program Manager and Public Speaking & Debate Director
Washington Cathay Future Center
June, 2016 - June, 2017
Entrepreneur Center Program Consultant
Greater Washington Urban League
March, 2018 - May, 2020
Language Arts, Literature, and Performing Arts Tutor
Chance Academy
August, 2017 - August, 2021
Program Director
BUILD Metro DC
October, 2021 - January, 2023
Director Consultant & Literacy Interventionist
Adair Academics
from January, 2023

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