Dr. Brianne Bruscino
Sunnyvale,TX
Summary
Instructional leader specializing in curriculum development and data-driven instruction, applying a systems-thinking approach to strengthen campus performance. Experienced in professional learning and instructional coaching that elevates Tier 1 instruction and supports targeted Tier 2 interventions. Skilled in aligning compliance and instructional practices to build student-centered systems that drive achievement and accountability. Committed to advancing student success through campus systems and leadership actions aligned to the school’s vision and mission.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Success Liaison, RLA Instructional Coach
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated multidisciplinary MTSS, 504, and SPED meetings to ensure legal compliance.
- Led campus student support team in implementing academic and behavioral interventions.
- Analyzed Panorama i-Ready data and teacher feedback to guide tier 1–3 instructional decisions.
- Trained teachers on fidelity documentation and accommodations for effective interventions.
- Enhanced collaboration through strategic communication between staff and administration.
- Coached teachers using structured observation-feedback cycles to improve instructional practices.
- Facilitated PLCs focused on TEKS alignment and writing calibration.
- Designed and delivered vertical professional development in literacy, writing and intervention strategies.
- Led planning and execution of campus-wide Career Day, building community partnerships and aligning career exploration experiences to college and career readiness standards to support student engagement and future goal-setting.
Reading Coach
Coach Kelly Live
Orlando, FL
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Executed targeted interventions via online learning platform to address student academic needs.
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction and elevate student achievement.
- Fostered inclusive and equitable relationships with students and families for collaborative support.
4th/5th Grade ELA Teacher
Sunnyvale ISD
Sunnyvale, TX
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated two Sunnyvale Educational Foundation Grants for ELAR materials to round out center activities across all three grade levels.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- District Retention and Recruitment Committee
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
5th Grade DVS (Digital Virtual School)
DoDEA
Ft. Bragg, NC
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked with digital curriculum provided by the DoDEA
- Planned and collaborated with a co-teacher virtually across content areas for student success, parent communication and grading
- Created grade-level pacing guides for 5th Grade America's ELA/SS content
- Created student weekly Snapshot of assignments, posted modules and lessons according to above pacing guides
- Provided students with module and lesson video overviews for students to access as needed for asynchronous learning
- Conducted live synchronous lessons with students in ELA/SS
- Participated in DLC (Digital Learning Communities)
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Reading Specialist (6th-8th)
DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity)
Fort Bragg, NC
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Designed scope and sequence curriculum for literature enrichment elective aimed at advanced readers.
- Collaborated in crafting reading qualifications for specialized reading program, enhancing educational standards.
- Contributed to continuous school improvement leadership team over three years.
- Engaged in gifted and talented review committee activities for four years.
- Developed meeting agendas and communication materials to streamline team interactions.
- Acknowledged by leadership for exceptional contributions to student support services.
- Coordinated professional development sessions on technology integration, vocabulary enhancement, reading comprehension strategies, and positive behavior supports.
- Partnered with leadership to utilize reading performance data in forming specific support classes for struggling and advanced 6th-8th grade readers.
4th/5th Grade Teacher
DoDEA (Department of Defense Educational Activity)
Ft. Bragg, NC
08.2009 - 08.2015
- Continuous School Improvement Leadership Team- 3 years, 2-years as team lead.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff to support the School Improvement Plan.
- Referred to district standards to develop Scope and Sequence Curriculum Guides for grade level team for all subject areas (4th & 5th grades).
- Maintained and frequently shared school and grade-level performance data with staff and leadership.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Administered and graded class assessment to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.
6th-8th Reading Teacher/4th Grade Teacher
Hernando County Schools (J.D. Floyd K-8)
Spring Hill, FL
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in all subjects in accordance with the school district's policies.
- Tutored and provided assistance after school to students in need of additional reading help.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Delivered reading and writing experiences to students commensurate with respective stages of development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Seminole County Schools (Wilson Elementary)
Sanford, FL
12.2006 - 07.2007
- Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension as well as vocabulary development.
Education
Educational Doctorate Degree (Ed.D.) - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA11.2019
Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2015
Master of Arts - Reading Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2006
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Professional development facilitation
- Data-driven instruction
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Reading specialization
- Creative lesson design
Instructional coaching
Student support liaison and MTSS leadership
Assessment and data analysis
ELAR curriculum calibration (grades K–8)
Section 504 and SPED compliance
Data systems management (Panorama, i-Ready, Eduphoria)
Collaborative leadership and communication
Certification
● Core Subjects with STR Grades (EC-6)
● Core Subjects with STR Grades (4-8)
● English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-8)
● Special Education EC–12 — Passed
● 268 Principal as Instructional Leader — Passed
● Principal Certification (pending completion of PASL May 2026)
● T-TESS Certified
● TELPAS Administration & Calibration
● BTA (Behavior Threat Assessment) Certified
● DTA (Digital Threat Assessment) Certified
● Non-Crisis Intervention Certified
● TEA Youth Mental Health Certification
● TEA Dyslexia Training
● Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI) Certificate
● Region 10: Navigating Extended Constructed Response (ECR) Scoring, Grades 3–7
● Region 10: High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
● Core Subjects with STR Grades (4-8)
● English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-8)
● Special Education EC–12 — Passed
● 268 Principal as Instructional Leader — Passed
● Principal Certification (pending completion of PASL May 2026)
● T-TESS Certified
● TELPAS Administration & Calibration
● BTA (Behavior Threat Assessment) Certified
● DTA (Digital Threat Assessment) Certified
● Non-Crisis Intervention Certified
● TEA Youth Mental Health Certification
● TEA Dyslexia Training
● Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI) Certificate
● Region 10: Navigating Extended Constructed Response (ECR) Scoring, Grades 3–7
● Region 10: High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
Dissertation
A TRANSCENDENTAL PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL, WORKING MOTHERS WHO PERSISTED TO DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3339&context=doctoral
References
Mrs. Casondra Wilburn- Principal | Rutherford Elementary
(972) 882-0380
Email: cwilburn@mesquiteisd.org
Mrs. Kristy Carter- Assistant Principal | Rutherford Elementary
(972) 882-0380
Email: kcarter@mesquiteisd.org
Dr. Holly Grubbs- Executive Director of Secondary Education, Princeton ISD
469-952-5400 x 3515
Email: holly.grubbs@princetonisd.net
Timeline
Student Success Liaison, RLA Instructional Coach
Mesquite ISD
08.2023 - Current
Reading Coach
Coach Kelly Live
03.2023 - 12.2024
4th/5th Grade ELA Teacher
Sunnyvale ISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
5th Grade DVS (Digital Virtual School)
DoDEA
08.2020 - 07.2021
Reading Specialist (6th-8th)
DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity)
08.2015 - 07.2020
4th/5th Grade Teacher
DoDEA (Department of Defense Educational Activity)
08.2009 - 08.2015
6th-8th Reading Teacher/4th Grade Teacher
Hernando County Schools (J.D. Floyd K-8)
08.2007 - 07.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Seminole County Schools (Wilson Elementary)
12.2006 - 07.2007
Educational Doctorate Degree (Ed.D.) - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Reading Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida