Christie Long
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered principal intern, dean of students, instructional coach, and educator adept at creating trusting relationships and building systems in order to develop individual and collective capacity, support organizational goals, and improve student outcomes
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Lynden School District
08.2022 - Current
- Led Positive Behavior Interventions and Support implementation to include leading PBIS team, staff development efforts, resource development, and data analysis to track and improve results using implementation science
- Member of school MTSS team, assisting with identifying and supporting teachers with implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior/discipline, academic, and social emotional plans and interventions to address student needs
- Assisted building administration with safety and emergency protocols
- Facilitated and participated in collaborative PLCs with building teachers and administration to improve student outcomes
- Developed and implemented professional development for staff to include teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and administration on topics such as UDL, PBIS, Restorative Justice, and Re-direction and De-escalation
- Worked collaboratively with building administrators to develop, implement, and monitor school improvement plan
Instructional Support Facilitator/Coach
Mukilteo School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Work with general education teachers, grade level teams, instructional specialists and campus administration to analyze student data, determine instructional needs, identify research-based instructional strategies to improve Tier 1 instruction and close achievement gaps
- Work with instructional specialist team to coordinate/provide needed support for general education teachers and grade level teams
- Develop and provide professional development and job-embedded training for general teachers and grade level teams
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mukilteo School District
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Teach common core aligned fourth grade curriculum in a virtual setting
- Regularly develop/implement lessons utilizing the PBL and cross-curricular philosophy that incorporate critical thinking, collaboration and creativity
- Highly skilled at formative assessment and utilizing data to inform and differentiate instruction to ensure the success of all learners
- Develop and nurture relationships and home/school connections to ensure all students are supported and learning during this pandemic school experience
Instructional Coach, Armel Elementary School
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Work with general and special education teachers/teams and campus administration to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs and identify research-based instructional strategies to close achievement gaps
- Develop and provide professional development and job-embedded training for general and special education teachers and grade level teams
- Assist in the development, monitoring and implementation of the district and campus strategic plans
- Worked at district and building level at all stages of new curriculum adoption (review, adoption, implementation support)
Fourth grade teacher, Bass-Hoover Elementary School
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Member of the school's reading professional development team that plans/delivers professional development sessions to faculty
- Facilitator for newly implemented colleague visit model
- Teach in a 1:1 computer-based classroom
- Regularly develop/implement lessons utilizing the PBL and cross-curricular philosophy that incorporate critical thinking, collaboration and creativity
- Highly skilled at formative assessment and utilizing data to inform instruction and differentiating instruction to ensure all learners are successful
Seventh grade Language Arts teacher, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2016
- English department committee chair for 2015-2016
- Mentor and cooperating teacher
- 1:1 Chromebook pilot teacher for the district
- “Google Star” teacher/presenter for Google Apps for Education use
- Highly skilled at implementation of reader's and writer's workshop, Junior Great Books Shared Inquiry method
Lead Teacher, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Wausau School District
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Lead teacher responsible for planning and implementing staff development, instructional aide training and observations, material ordering, as well as planning and running faculty meetings
- Teacher in a multi-age Montessori classroom (first through third grade) responsible for planning differentiated lessons for three grade levels (to include children identified as SPED, GATE, and 504)
- Mentor teacher for new hires and cooperating teacher for student teachers
- Curriculum coordinator responsible for developing a scope and sequence for the delivery of the Montessori program within the charter school framework
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, National Naval Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Hospital Corpsman/Psychiatric Technician in an acute psychiatric unit
- Patient Education Facilitator/Activities Coordinator responsible for planning and implementing patient education program, as well as training and monitoring staff delivery of courses
Education
WA State Residency Administrator Certificate -
Western Washington University
Bellingham2019
Master of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, Wisconsin2012
American Montessori Elementary 1 Credential
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, Minnesota2007
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas2000
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland1997
Certification
Washington, Residency Administrator (Principal)
Expected 8/2024
Washington, Residency Teacher
Expiration Date 06/30/2027
Endorsements: Elementary Education 3400, English Language Arts 3800
Commonwealth of Virginia, Postgraduate Professional License
Expiration Date 06/30/2022
Endorsements: Elementary Education Pre K-6, Middle Ed. 6-8:
English
American Montessori Society, Elementary 1 Credential Valid since July, 2007
Timeline
Dean of Students
Lynden School District
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Support Facilitator/Coach
Mukilteo School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mukilteo School District
08.2020 - 08.2021
Instructional Coach, Armel Elementary School
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2017 - 11.2019
Fourth grade teacher, Bass-Hoover Elementary School
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Seventh grade Language Arts teacher, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2016
Lead Teacher, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Wausau School District
08.2006 - 06.2010
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, National Naval Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1997
WA State Residency Administrator Certificate -
Western Washington University
Master of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin
American Montessori Elementary 1 Credential
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education)
Texas Tech University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Montgomery College
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