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Christine Petrak

Leesburg,VA

Summary

Versatile professional with a strong background in education and engineering. Known for adaptability and technical proficiency, successfully leading initiatives that promote active learning and collaboration across various educational settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Tutor

Loudoun County Public Schools
Lansdowne, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed intervention plans with 3-5 grade level teachers, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate individual learning styles of students.
  • Created engaging activities that promoted active participation and enthusiasm for math.
  • Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress to teachers, parents, and administrators.

Substitute Teacher

Loudoun County Public Schools
Ashburn, VA
06.2018 - Current
  • Fulfilled eight long-term roles, including one year as 4th grade teacher.
  • Executed lesson plans to ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences.
  • Covered all grade levels K-5, including special education, library, PE, art, and music.
  • Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
  • Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding student needs.

Systems Engineer Staff, P670

Perspecta (Formerly Lockheed Martin/Vencore/The SI Organization)
Chantilly, VA
08.2005 - 05.2018
  • Coordinated global operational readiness exercises and training classes for customer requirements team.
  • Developed comprehensive product line briefings for all tiers of customer management worldwide.
  • Advocated for customer needs, providing technical and operational guidance in development processes.
  • Authored product documentation including system requirements, test plans, user manuals, and training syllabi.
  • Mentored six Systems Engineers to enhance operational support from 2009 to 2011.
  • Assisted in recruitment and interviewing processes to strengthen team capabilities.
  • Transitioned to Program Manager for Customs and Border Patrol in May 2011, overseeing modeling and simulation efforts.
  • Managed budget, staffing, recruiting, and program reporting for government customers and stakeholders.

Systems Engineer Associate, Awaiting Clearance

Lockheed Martin
09.2003 - 08.2005
  • Led IS&S Washington Metro Area New Employee Orientation Team, executing weekly orientation sessions.
  • Prepared and distributed materials to ensure new employees received all necessary information pre-employment.
  • Recruited for Homeland Defense and Security Initiative in July 2004.
  • Contributed to Asymmetric Missile Defense Initiative, enhancing homeland defense against missile threats.
  • Facilitated collaboration between Applied Minds, Inc. and Partisan Pictures for missile defense film production.

Education

Masters of Science - Engineering and Technology Management

George Washington University
Washington, DC
07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Systems and Information Engineering, Management Systems concentration

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2003

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Educational technology
  • Project management
  • Communication strategies
  • Collaboration techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Strategic partnership development

Affiliations

Volunteer Activities:

  • Lansdowne Lightning Swim Team, Leesburg, VA: Vice President and Head of Officials (2021-Present)
  • Leesburg Girls Softball, Leesburg, VA: Assistant Softball Coach (2015-2023)
  • Seldens Landing Elementary School, Leesburg, VA: Classroom Volunteer (2016-Present), 5th Grade Promotion Lead (2024-2025)ASAP Coordinator (2019-2020) PTA: VP Of Electronic Communications (2017-2019), School Supply Kit Coordinator (2016-2018), Bingo Event Chairperson (2018)
  • St. David’s Episcopal Preschool, Ashburn, VA: Room Parent and Classroom Volunteer (2014-Present), PTA Treasurer (2017-Present)
  • Christian Fellowship Church Mothers of Preschoolers, Ashburn, VA: Discussion Leader (2013-2014), Treasurer (2014-2016)

Accomplishments

  • 2025 Volunteer of the Year - Lansdowne Lightning Swim Team
  • 2024 Washington Metro Area Breakthrough T1D Walk top 25 team fundraiser

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI, Government Polygraph

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Math Tutor

Loudoun County Public Schools
09.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Loudoun County Public Schools
06.2018 - Current

Systems Engineer Staff, P670

Perspecta (Formerly Lockheed Martin/Vencore/The SI Organization)
08.2005 - 05.2018

Systems Engineer Associate, Awaiting Clearance

Lockheed Martin
09.2003 - 08.2005

Masters of Science - Engineering and Technology Management

George Washington University

Bachelor of Science - Systems and Information Engineering, Management Systems concentration

University of Virginia

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