Crystal Lusk
Princeton,TX
Summary
Educational Diagnostician with two years of experience conducting comprehensive Full Individual Evaluations and over ten years in public education. Experienced in analyzing cognitive and academic assessment data, synthesizing multidisciplinary information, and developing clear, legally compliant evaluation reports aligned with state and federal guidelines.
Strong collaborator who supports ARD teams through data-driven eligibility determinations and communicates complex assessment findings in a clear, professional manner to families and campus staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Lovejoy ISD
Fairview, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Managed comprehensive special education evaluations for referred students, coordinating schedules, reviewing records, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing legally compliant evaluation reports to ensure accurate assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members (LSSP, SLP, administrators, teachers, and related service providers) to interpret evaluation data and synthesize findings, presenting clear recommendations for ARD/eligibility determination meetings that guided informed decisions.
- Communicated evaluation timelines, procedures, and results to families and campus staff using clear, professional language, enhancing informed decision-making and supporting student-centered planning.
- Maintain secure assessment materials and confidential student records, ensuring all documentation is accurate, organized, and aligned with state and federal regulations (IDEA and TEA guidelines).
Special Education Teacher
Lovejoy ISD
Fairview, TX
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed a caseload of students receiving special education services, ensuring implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) and maintaining accurate, organized documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Monitored student progress through academic and behavioral data collection, adjusting instruction and intervention strategies to enhance growth toward IEP goals.
- Collaborated with general education teachers, related service providers, and campus administrators to coordinate services, schedule supports, and promote inclusive practices across instructional settings.
- Facilitated ARD meetings and communicated with families to provide updates on student progress and goals, fostering collaborative support.
- Prepared compliance documentation and progress reports, ensuring clear communication with parents through Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools.
Special Education Teacher – Emotional Growth Center
Beaverton School District
Beaverton, OR
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented IEPs and behavioral support plans for students with intensive social-emotional and behavioral needs.
- Collected and analyzed academic and behavioral data to inform instructional strategies and support student progress.
- Partnered with families and service providers to coordinate individualized supports, enhancing student growth and engagement.
Special Education Facilitator
Forest Grove School District
Forest Grove, OR
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided coaching, training, and ongoing support to classroom teams, strengthening instructional practices, behavior supports, and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Led and coordinated special education program operations, including classroom logistics, staff scheduling, and supervision of instructional assistants to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
- Collaborated with administrators and multidisciplinary teams to address student needs and align services, enhancing communication across departments.
- Monitored program implementation and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to district, state, and federal special education regulations, safeguarding program integrity.
- Supported evaluation and assessment processes by organizing compliance documentation and maintaining accurate, confidential student records to facilitate effective decision-making.
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction (Trauma & Resilience)
Concordia University
Seward, NE01.2021
M.A. - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
B.S. - Elementary Education & Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
Skills
- IEP development
- Assessment planning
- Eligibility recommendations
- FIE coordination
- IEP/ARD collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Data analysis
- Data analysis support
- Compliance documentation
- Education evaluation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Records management
- File management
- PowerSchool
- SEAS
- Effective communication
- Family engagement
- Family communication
- Student advocacy
- Problem solving
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Lovejoy ISD
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Lovejoy ISD
07.2021 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher – Emotional Growth Center
Beaverton School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Facilitator
Forest Grove School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction (Trauma & Resilience)
Concordia University
M.A. - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University
B.S. - Elementary Education & Special Education
Grand Canyon University