1. Crystal A. Briggs
34 Bushy Lane
Rutland, MA 01543
(774) 287-4276
crystalb7206@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
M.S. Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA.
Masters of Science: Secondary School Counseling.
Advisor: Dr. Globiana
Graduation: May 2010
B.A. Framingham State College, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA.
Major: Psychology with a concentration in behavior/learning, and a minor in Sociology.
Degree Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Senior Thesis: College Students Perceptions of Depression Among Peers in Different
Drinking Situations.
Research Advisor: Paul Galvin
Graduation: May, 2003
EMPLOYMENT / INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
Vocational Coordinator of G. Stanley Hall School. (July 2008-June 30, 2010). Worcester, MA.
Supervisors: Micky Roberts, School Administrator.
Duties include providing vocational and educational experiences for students in grades
6-12. Additionally, I assisted in MCAS testing, attending IEP meetings, TABE testing,
running groups, teaching a “Life Skills” class, maintained paperwork for the
Workforce Central Grant, and college and career individual counseling.
Educational Director of Springboard After School. (October 2006-July 2008). Westford, MA.
Supervisors: Kevin Flynn and Robert Kaufman (owners)
Duties include directing the daily flow for two sites. Additionally I hire new staff, train
the staff, run staff meetings, administer initial evaluations to students, work with the
parents and the schools to insure student’s educational success is met while building
his/her confidence. I attend IEP meetings, as well as maintain daily administrative duties
such as billing needs, scheduling concerns, creating individual student reports, and
teaching reading, math, and writing curriculum.
Center Director of Huntington Learning Center. (July 2005 – September 2006). Framingham,
MA.
Supervisor: Dr. Mark Shobin, Owner.
Duties included: Supervising and educating students age 5-adult in an after-school
tutoring program. Specifically I maintained each student’s individual programming
needs, tutored students 1:1, conducting diagnostic evaluations, interpreting testing results,
met with parents to discuss student testing results and admissions policies/procedures.
Additionally, I conduct student conferences, taught the Huntington program, ran staff

2. meetings, taught new curriculum to teachers, trained teachers, maintained weekly
scheduling concerns, maintained monthly billing, as well as daily administrative tasks.
High School Guidance Assistant (2008) Littleton High School, Littleton, MA.
Supervisor: Danya Sclar, School Psychologist.
I worked directly with the school psychologist to assist in meetings for individuals.
Through this experience I am now able to effectively work through individual education
plans (IEP) in a public school setting. Additionally, I met with parents regarding options
in the Massachusetts Rehabilitation program.
High School Guidance Assistant (2007). Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford, MA.
Supervisor: Danya Sclar, Director of Guidance and Admissions.
I assisted the guidance department as part of my pre-practicum for my Masters program.
Duties included administering freshman check-in questionnaires and assisting with the
career portfolio development for the freshman class. Through this experience I am
knowledgeable in Career Cruising software as well as The Kuder assessments.
High School Testing Assistant. (2005). Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford, MA.
Supervisor: Danya Sclar, Director of Guidance and Admissions.
I assisted the guidance department as part of my pre-practicum for my Masters program.
Duties included administering the Woodcock Johnson III Achievement test to high
School students, scoring the test, and conducting tests analysis.
High School Special Education Tutor. (2002-2003) Framingham High School, Framingham, MA.
Supervisor: Judith Hughes, Special Education Director
Coordinated and assisted special education classes for high school students (ages 14-18),
within the high school. Duties included assisting teachers, conducting lessons,
supervising students and motivating students to focus on assignments.
Teaching Assistant. (2002-2003) Framingham State College, Framingham, MA.
Supervisor: Paul Galvin, Professor Framingham State College.
Assisted a research in Psychology class for a semester. Duties included editing papers,
assisting with SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), and helping with students
presentations.
Bartender/Waitress. (August 2000-July 2008) Uno’s Chicago Bar and Grille, Framingham, MA.
Supervisor: Eric Cox, General Manager
Performed a variety of jobs including bartender, waitress, and trainer for the restaurant.
SKILLS & TRAINING
Computer Use:
-Able to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, & Access
-Familiar with SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) for data entry, descriptive
Statistics and some data analysis such as correlations, t-tests and anovas.
-Skilled in conducting web-based literature and information searches
Writing Skills:

3. -Knowledgeable in APA (American Psychological Association) writing format
-Ability to prepare case reports for presentations
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
-Passed Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure: Literacy and Communication, 2004.
-Department of Psychology and Philosophy Academic Excellence Award, April 2003.
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Testagrossa, C., & Stokes, W. (Dec. 2001). College Students Perceptions of Depression Among
Peers in Different Drinking Situations. Paper presented at annual meeting of the
Undergraduate Conference, Boston, MA.