Crystal Lacuesta

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Skills

Educational & Teaching SkillsClassroom Management & Advisership: Experienced in leading Grade 5 classrooms and managing daily student operations.Multigrade Instruction: Capable of teaching across diverse age gaps, covering Grades 4–5 (Elementary) and Grades 7–10 (Junior High School).Curriculum Delivery: Specialized in teaching MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health), Science, and English.Remedial Instruction: Skilled in diagnostic teaching, specifically running after-school programs to improve student numeracy and literacy.Special Education (SPED) Strategies: Currently acquiring advanced knowledge in handling diverse learners and inclusive classroom setups.🎵 Creative & Musical LeadershipMusic Program Coordination: Experienced in directing school ensembles, specifically serving as a Drum and Lyre Coordinator.Vocal Performance: Professionally trained pop vocal singer with extensive experience in live international entertainment.Advanced Music Pedagogy: Master's level expertise in music education, including formal recital production.🌐 Communication & Digital SkillsOnline/Virtual Teaching: Proven ability to navigate digital classrooms, handle remote student engagement, and use virtual learning tools.English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction: Skilled in teaching English to foreign learners (specifically Chinese students) using specialized online platforms like ACADSOC.Customer Service & Sales: Experienced in handling high-volume client concerns, problem-solving, and communication under pressure (via iQor Philippines).Cultural Adaptability: High cross-cultural competence gained from living and working abroad in Dubai, UAE and China.

About

I am a dedicated and board-certified educator with 11 years of experience and a deep commitment to helping students reach their full potential. My professional journey actually began in the international entertainment industry as a pop vocal singer in Dubai and China, an artistic background that fuels my creative approach to the classroom. Currently, I serve as a Grade 5 classroom adviser, MAPEH teacher, and Drum and Lyre coordinator at Dapdap Resettlement Elementary School, where I have achieved a 20% increase in student mastery of core competencies and a 30% improvement in class participation by integrating technology and gamified activities.I have been recognized as an "Outstanding Teacher" for my professional excellence, a distinction I also earned during my eight years at Saint Anthony College of Technology
. While there, I worked as a multigrade MAPEH teacher for Grades 7 to 10 and a Grade 5 teacher, using blended learning and phonics-based strategies to improve course outcomes and student reading proficiency
. My versatility also extends to experience as an online ESL teacher for ACADSOC and as a customer representative for IQOR Philippines. I am constantly looking to grow, which is why after earning my Master’s in Music Education from Centro Escolar University with the help of a CHED Scholarship grant, I am now pursuing a MAED in Special Education to better support diverse learners