Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Crystal L. Clark

Valley View

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate educational leader with over a decade of experience in instruction, behavior management, curriculum development, and team collaboration. Proven success as a Dean of Students, Testing Coordinator, and On-Site School Defender, with a focus on student-centered learning, academic accountability, safety, and strategic planning. Adept in staff mentoring, family engagement, data-driven instruction, and leadership roles across elementary and middle school settings. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and supporting continuous academic growth for all students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher / Mentor Teacher

08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Designed and delivered engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to early learners.
  • Mentored aspiring educators from the Teacher of Tomorrow and UNT Teacher Prep programs.

Testing Coordinator

07.2021 - 01.2025
  • Directed campus-wide coordination for STAAR, TELPAS, and district benchmark assessments.
  • Trained staff on testing procedures, including accommodations for special populations.
  • Analyzed testing data to inform intervention strategies and instructional planning.
  • GT testing/GT committee
  • MCLASS testing

On-Site School Defender

Pilot Point ISD – Various Campuses
05.2017 - 01.2025
  • Served as a trained emergency responder, ensuring the safety of students and staff.
  • Collaborated with administration and law enforcement on safety protocols and crisis drills.
  • Supported the development and execution of campus emergency response plans.
  • Maintained a visible and proactive presence to enhance school climate and security.
  • Participated in “Go to Green,” the region’s first advanced safety and response initiative.

Instructional Coach / Dean of Students

06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led campus behavior initiatives and implemented individualized intervention plans.
  • Coached teachers in instructional strategies, classroom management, and differentiation.
  • Guided data-driven instructional planning and curriculum alignment.
  • Promoted PBIS practices and collaborated with families to support student success.
  • Middle school dyslexia and test interventionist.

Elementary Teacher (1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Title I, Dyslexia)

Pilot Point Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2021
  • Provided differentiated instruction for struggling readers and students with dyslexia.
  • Developed inclusive classroom environments that supported diverse learning needs.
  • Created and implemented targeted lesson plans for academic growth.

Education

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Administration

Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX
05.2019

B.S. - Education

Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • School Safety & Emergency Response
  • State Testing Coordination (STAAR, TELPAS)
  • Positive Behavior Interventions (PBIS)
  • Curriculum & Instructional Design
  • MTSS / RTI Implementation
  • IEP & 504 Plan Management
  • Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
  • Staff Mentoring & Development
  • Parent & Community Engagement

Certification

  • Principal EC–12
  • Generalist EC–4

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher / Mentor Teacher

08.2022 - 01.2025

Testing Coordinator

07.2021 - 01.2025

Instructional Coach / Dean of Students

06.2021 - 06.2022

On-Site School Defender

Pilot Point ISD – Various Campuses
05.2017 - 01.2025

Elementary Teacher (1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Title I, Dyslexia)

Pilot Point Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2021

B.S. - Education

Texas Woman’s University

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Administration

Texas Woman’s University

Awards

Teacher of the Month, Pilot Point ISD –April 2025, Teacher of the Year (Pilot Point Elementary) – May 2019, Teacher of the Month, Pilot Point ISD - March 2019, Bearcat of the Week, Pilot Point ECC – January 2023