Kelsey Crist

Meet Kelsey L. Crist, M.Ed. - Licensed Elementary & Special Needs Educator

Kelsey L. Crist is a dedicated and passionate educator with a Master's in Education and New Jersey certifications in both Elementary Education (K-6) and as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. With extensive experience in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade advanced academics, Ms. Crist excels at pushing students beyond their potential and helping them adapt to an ever-changing world.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Elementary Education (K-6): Certified and experienced in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

  • Advanced Academics: Taught 5th Grade Advanced Academics in Fairfax County Public Schools.

  • Special Education: Holds a New Jersey Certificate for Teacher of Students with Disabilities and has experience as a one-to-one and classroom paraprofessional.

  • Targeted Tutoring: Served as a Title 1 Tutor for ELA & Math.

  • Early Childhood: Worked as a preschool teacher in an extended year summer program.

Teaching Philosophy:

"My objective is to model a passion for learning, instill a love of knowledge, push students beyond their potential, and help them respect and adapt to the ever-changing world."

What Makes Kelsey Special:

  • Award-Winning Educator: She was the recipient of the 2017 New Jersey Distinguished Clinical Intern of the Year Award.

  • Dual Certified: Kelsey holds New Jersey Standard Certificates for both Elementary School Teacher K-6 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities.

  • Advanced Academics Experience: She has direct experience teaching advanced academic curricula to fifth-grade students.

  • Diverse Classroom Roles: Her experience spans from being a lead teacher and Title 1 Tutor to a paraprofessional and preschool teacher, giving her a comprehensive view of student needs.

Education & Achievements:

  • Master in Education, College of Saint Elizabeth

  • Accelerated Certification for Teacher of Students with Disabilities, College of Saint Elizabeth

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, James Madison University

  • Award: 2017 New Jersey Distinguished Clinical Intern of the Year

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