CRYSTAL BROOKS

169 Willow Branch Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-343-9591 • crystalabrooks1@gmail.com

SUMMARY
• Highly efficient elementary school Instructional Coach. Dedicated to students, teachers and instructional
practices that will meet the needs of all students. Capable of multi-tasking with a variety of contrasting
tasks. Interpersonal skills allow me to serve as an effective mentor to pre-service, new and veteran
teachers. Passionate about education and committed to serving all learners, including myself as a life-
long learner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Instructional Coach: 07/2019 – Present • East Elementary School, Jackson, TN
o Coach and co-teach with teachers in the delivery of instruction
o Provide support in training and delivery of instruction through demonstration and instructional
methods of best practice
o Facilitate data-driven dialogues in professional learning communities whereby encouraging
instructional methods that cater to the needs of each learner
o Manage and oversee the planning and administering of benchmark assessments for K-5 students
o Monitor student progress and academic growth in order to aid teachers in making necessary
adjustments for the students to best serve their needs
• TN Educator Fellow: 06/2019 – 07/2020 • SCORE, Nashville, TN
o Worked alongside other educators across the state to engage in conversations centered around
the needs of our education system
o Researched and learned about TN’s education history
o Participated in and applied extensive communication training
o Advocated for the needs of students
• 2 grade Teacher: 08/2016 – 07/2019 • Thelma Barker Elementary School, Jackson, TN
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o Utilized effective interpersonal skills on a daily basis to communicate with diverse groups of
families to address their child’s achievements and concerns
o Implemented Core Knowledge Language Arts curriculum for 2nd grade students at a Title I school
o Planned and hosted a family literacy night for 100+ 2nd grade families centered around
curriculum and reading strategies
o Achieved significant gains in student learning, with at least 85% of students demonstrating
mastery on end-of-year AIMSweb benchmark assessments

EDUCATION
8/2017 – Present: Master of Science in Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Memphis
• Student Personnel concentration
8/2012 – 5/2016: Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Memphis
• Emerging Leaders of Memphis
• Helen Hardin Honors Program
• Summa cum laude

SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and modern technology
• Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a passion for writing
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible