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Crystal R. Pollard

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EDUCATION
 
B.A. in Mass Communication, 2002
Major:  Print Journalism
Texas State University, (formerly known as Southwest Texas State University)
San Marcos, TX
 
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
Teacher Assistant

McCallum High School
Austin, TX, 2005-present
*Assist classroom teachers in educational activities for 20 special needs students.
*Help students with feeding, dressing, toilet training and personal hygiene.
*Demonstrate patience and understanding, while maintaining a fun, learning environment.

Substitute Teacher

Austin ISD
Austin, TX, 2002-2005
*Managed classes of 15-30 students while maintaining a positive learning environment for them.
*Verified attendance roster and reviewed students assignments before final grade was given.
*Explained lesson instructions in a concise manner and helped students with their assigned work.
 
Customer Care Representative I
 
Cingular Wireless
Austin, TX, 2004-2005
*Handled 35-40 calls per day and resolved account inquires in a timely fashion.
*Adjusted rate plans and invoices and processed online payments.
*Problem solved effectively and provided excellent customer service.
 
Special Collections Student Worker II

Alkek B. Library
San Marcos, TX, 1999-2002
*Filed and photocopied material. Completed data entry and distributed mail.
*Assisted with setting up art exhibit openings and helped patrons find books and magazines.
*In charge of opening and closing Special Collections art gallery every weekend.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
Tutor-                          VICTORY Program  Austin, TX  2005
Substitute Teacher - San Marcos C.I.S.D.  San Marcos, TX 2002