Jessica N. Crockett
Clarksville,Tennessee
Summary
7+ years of experience working in higher education in various capacities including: coordinating internships, teaching/lecturing in the classroom and at other university events (both on and off campus), and advising undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students from diverse backgrounds and cultures preparing for graduate school in the medical, dental, and allied health fields.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Owner & Reiki Practitioner
Jessica Crockett Healing
2020 - Current
- Successfully founded (2024) and currently operate a holistic healing business offering Reiki (2020), intuitive energy sessions, and wellness support.
- Manage client scheduling and communication, session documentation, and brand development across social platforms.
- Advise clients in relaxation techniques, stress regulation, improving focus, and gaining clarity so they can confidently move toward their personal and wellness goals.
Primary Caregiver & Household Manager
- 01.2022
- Served as primary caregiver for illness and through end-of-life, coordinating medical appointments, medications, and daily care.
- Managed household logistics, finances, and schedules, demonstrating empathy, discretion, and resilience.
- Developed strong skills in time management, advocacy, and navigating complex systems—transferable to supporting students with significant life responsibilities.
Graduate Admissions Specialist
Arizona State University – Graduate Admissions
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Liaison between ASU Graduate Admissions and the individual graduate schools/programs campus-wide.
- Advised potential students on the application process and requirements for admission to graduate level programs.
Academic Advisor
The Art Institutes (Education Management Corporation)
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Worked with over 30 different campuses, answering student questions, addressing concerns, and counseling/advising students on how to overcome academic obstacles.
- Student outreach to determine student progress, including grades and attendance, and to give praise and encouragement influencing both the student experience and retention.
- Helped students plan and register for classes
- Liaison for the Art Institute of Illinois-Chicago, Illinois-Schaumberg, Illinois-Tinley Park, MIchigan-detroit, Michigan-Troy, and Ohio-Cincinnati
Cardiac Rehab / Fitness Instructor Intern
Valley Medical Center (hospital)
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Monitored blood pressure and educated patients on cardiovascular health, teaching proper strengthening exercises.
- Designed and implemented tailored fitness programs for diverse patient populations.
- Planned and led both large and small group exercise classes, while developing customized incentive programs to improve patient results.
- Created educational bulletins on nutrition, health, and fitness to educate the VMC community.
Pre-Health Peer Advisor, Pre-Professional Advisement Center
Brigham Young University
12.2008 - 08.2012
- Counseled and advised peers on how to best position their application for acceptance to professional schools (i.e. medical, dental, optometry, etc.).
- Helped students prepare for professional school by clearly outlining desired experiences/qualifications for becoming a competitive applicant including: shadowing, research, service, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and entrance exam preparation.
- Performed mock interviews to prepare students for the application process and lectured across campus to promote office services.
- “Peer Advising: From the Peer Advisor’s Perspective.” Presented at the Utah Advising Association (UAA, formally the UAOA) Conference, May 23, 2012, Midway, Utah.
Teaching Assistant, Preview of Medicine, Dentistry, and Optometry
Brigham Young University
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed three different curricula and over 400 students timely responding to emails, questions, and grading assignments
- Utilized classroom technology to electronically record attendance and quiz scores resulting in decreased paperwork and more accurate data
- Served as point-of-contact for out-of-state guest lecturers
Internship Coordinator for Health Professions Class
Brigham Young University
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Contacted over 75 doctors, dentists, and other health professionals to coordinate student internships
- Matched students with the appropriate healthcare specialist ensuring a positive clinical experience
- Helped students resolve any issues they were having with their internship sites, including relocating the student if necessary, always maintaining the relationship with the healthcare specialists and their staffs
Faculty Liaison/Academic Affairs Coordinator
University of Phoenix
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Worked as liaison between professors, counselors, and students to correct, inform, and coach professors on in-classroom issues.
- Corresponded with professors, counselors, and Academic Affairs Staff to task-out and provided assignments to Faculty Development Administrators.
- Coached professors and other staff on proper procedure while editing and maintaining all records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Wellness
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2013
Skills
Fluent in Spanish (proficient in both verbal and written communication)
Additional Leadership and Service
- Full-time Missionary
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Bolivia
- 12/06 – 7/08
- Contacted individuals and families at their homes, in the street, at their places of employment, and in transit
- Educated and taught people about the church, provided weekly service for individuals, families, and organizations in need
- Vice President Circle K Club
- Brigham Young University
- Provo, UT
- 8/08 – 4/10
- Held weekly planning meetings to coordinate service activities with organizations in need
- Performed weekly service including: volunteering at the local food bank, cemetery, nursing home, Kids on the Move, the Utah State Hospital, and volunteering at the Kiwanis Club annual book drive
- Vice President/Treasurer BYU Physical Therapy Club
- 9/09 – 1/11
- Recruited club members, promoted the club and corresponding events, identified guest lecturers, managed finances, and maintained meeting attendance records
- Set-up mock interviews between department heads and students preparing for Physical Therapy school interviews
- Helped find and recruit Physical Therapists who were willing to let students shadow at their facilities, which gave the students the opportunity to get exposure to both the profession and to patients
Timeline
Graduate Admissions Specialist
Arizona State University – Graduate Admissions
09.2015 - 02.2016
Academic Advisor
The Art Institutes (Education Management Corporation)
09.2013 - 08.2015
Cardiac Rehab / Fitness Instructor Intern
Valley Medical Center (hospital)
09.2012 - 12.2012
Teaching Assistant, Preview of Medicine, Dentistry, and Optometry
Brigham Young University
08.2010 - 01.2012
Internship Coordinator for Health Professions Class
Brigham Young University
08.2010 - 01.2012
Pre-Health Peer Advisor, Pre-Professional Advisement Center
Brigham Young University
12.2008 - 08.2012
Faculty Liaison/Academic Affairs Coordinator
University of Phoenix
01.2006 - 12.2006
Primary Caregiver & Household Manager
- 01.2022
Business Owner & Reiki Practitioner
Jessica Crockett Healing
2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Wellness
Brigham Young University