Jennifer Long, M.S.
STEAM Education
Somers Point,NJ
Summary
Education leadership professional with proven track record in developing and leading successful STEAM programs. Skilled in curriculum development, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Known for adaptability, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Rowan University
09.2016 - Current
- Intro to Astronomy Adjunct Professor (Fall/Spring 2016, Fall/Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring/Fall 2020, Spring/Fall 2021, Spring/Fall 2022, Spring/Fall 2023, Spring/Fall 2024, Spring 2025). An Astronomy lecture and lab course for undergraduate non-science majors. Responsible for strengthening students’ understanding and appreciation of our place in the universe through lecture and hands-on labs using physics materials and online simulated tools
- Earth, People & the Environment Adjunct Professor (Fall 2012). An undergraduate course in the geography department. Created and carried out supplementary labs and activities. Organized an outreach program with The Wetlands Institute from Stone Harbor, NJ
STEAM Education field supervisor
Rowan University
01.2016 - Current
- Field supervisor to the graduate STEAM student teachers during their student teaching placement in a public-school secondary classroom (Spring 2016- Spring 2021, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
- Responsible for observing student teachers while they present their science lessons. Provide feedback, suggestions, and guidance as a mentor to help students strengthen their teaching pedagogy and skills.
- Use of Danielson Framework and TK20 to evaluate and grade student teacher progress.
Instructor/adjunct professor
Stockton University
09.2017 - 12.2024
- Geology Adjunct Professor- Earth and Space Science GEOL-2120-01 (Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring/Fall 2019; Spring/Fall 2020; Spring/Fall 2021; Spring 2023; Spring/Fall 2024)
- Environmental Studies Adjunct Professor- Intro to Environmental Studies ENVL-1100-02; Survey of Environmental Studies ENVL-1105-001 (Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring/Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
- Visiting Environmental Instructor (Spring 2019; 35-40 hours/week): Acted as full-time instructor for the Spring semester in the Environmental Science and Geology Departments. Courses taught: Earth and Space Science GEOL-2120-01; Intro to Environmental Studies ENVL-1100-02; Statistical Analysis of Ecological Systems ENVL-2400-02
- Visiting ¾ Geology Instructor (Fall 2015-Spring 2016): Acted as a ¾ instructor for the 2015-2016 academic year in the Geology department in collaboration with Dr. Mike Hozik, Dr. Rocky Severs, and Dr. Susanne Moskalski. Courses taught: Earth and Space Science GEOL-2120-01 (Fall 2015); Physical Geology Lab GEOL-2105-01 and GEOL-2105-02 (Fall 2015, Spring 2016); Historical Geology Lab GEOL-2106-01 (Spring 2016)
Director of Community Education
Egg Harbor Township Public Schools
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Directed the Kids Klub Before and After school programs among the five primary/elementary schools in the EHT school district.
- Developed and directed Fun in the Sun enrichment summer camp for ages 5-12 in the EHT school district.
- Created and implemented engaging STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math) activities for Kids Klub and Fun in the Sun programs.
- Acted as supervisor to the assistant coordinator, assistant to the coordinator, and 45 staff members.
- Held safety and teacher training sessions for the staff members.
- Managed departmental budget, expenses, and generated revenue.
- Managed staff timesheets and ordering of departmental and program materials.
- Worked with Rutgers Child Care Network to obtain a subsidy program to help lower-income families afford childcare in Kids Klub and Fun in the Sun.
Director of Education and Program Development
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
06.2012 - 09.2017
- Responsible for developing and expanding educational displays and programs relating to local marine flora and fauna that allowed students and community members the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge on animal classification, plankton studies, and whale and dolphin identification and habitat.
- Developed and supervised school programs that consisted of hands-on stations on the boat. Topics included: marine mammals, invertebrates, water chemistry, navigation tools and techniques, whale and dolphin cataloguing, and plankton sampling
- Built an interactive marine lab on the boat that included, in addition to a small touch tank, six mini aquariums housing local collected marine specimen.
- Responsible for supervising summer interns with the use of IMATCH to identify and catalogue sighted whales and dolphins.
- Managed trip and program reservations and funds.
- Acted as customer service manager.
Environmental Education Director
Upper Main Line YMCA
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed and managed STEM environmental education outreach programs, school group programs, preschool and youth classes on-site, and summer nature camps for ages 2-18.
- Supervised the Y Earth Service Corps group ages 11-18 and the teen and adult school of birding.
- Planned and organized all off-site program field trips for ages 7-18, including: museums, zoos, aquariums, state parks, hiking, birding, canoeing, high-adventure camping trips, etc.
- Developed, enhanced, and coordinated summer nature camps for ages 4-18, along with supplementary field trips.
- Supervised and expanded the youth fishing classes and fishing camps for ages 7-14.
- Organized and ran a booth at the Philadelphia Science Festival promoting the nature center and allowing students to learn more about some of the center animals.
- Organized 3 outreach programs to community centers and libraries in Philadelphia as part of our involvement in participating at the Science Festival.
- Developed and implemented a new feeding and care plan for the nature center and barn animals.
- Supervised yearly and seasonal staff, consisting of educators, animal technicians, and camp counselors.
- Managed budget and revenue for all environmental related programs and created budget for new fiscal year using SGA computer system.
- Wrote and awarded the McLane Grant, contributing $26,000 to the environmental education department in order to build a new barn and expand the program with new farming and animal husbandry programs.
- Developed animal husbandry and sustainable agriculture programs for ages 4-18, along with sustainable agriculture and gardening programs for the community.
Science Teacher
Wildwood Catholic High School
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught grades 10th-12th
- Topics included: Marine Science, Forensic Science, AP Environmental Sustainability, SAT Prep.
- Created new course curriculum that included more inquiry-based learning and updated SAT prep course.
- Coordinated multiple hands-on field trips.
- Built and maintained an aquarium lab room that consisted of a variety of salt and freshwater tanks, locally collected specimen, and donated lizards and frogs. Tanks were donated through a fundraising initiative with the school and community.
- Awarded with a PetSmart grant to obtain a bearded dragon for the lab.
- Organized an environmental club that participated in collecting specimen, feeding lab organisms, and tank cleaning and maintenance.
- Created and organized a surf club to allow students to build social skills while learning something new.
Adjunct Professor
Kean University and Wildwood Catholic High School
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Acted as an adjunct professor through Kean University to teach a college level sustainability course at Wildwood Catholic High School. Course offered juniors and seniors transferable college credit upon completion.
- Worked in collaboration with Kean University Sustainability Professor to obtain coursework and materials for teaching the class.
- Organized field trips to help students make real-world connections and strengthen understanding of material.
Seasonal environmental educator
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Presented hands-on science lessons to school students grades K-7 on-site and during outreach programs.
- Acted as an educator during summer camp for ages 4-12.
- Developed age appropriate and weekly theme related programs on-site.
- Participated in the Philadelphia Science Festival and Astronomy night held on-site.
Middle School Science Teacher
Hammarskjold Middle School
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Responsible for teaching 6th grade science
- Topics included: ecology, succession, light/color, electricity, animal classification, oceanography, and biomes.
- Served as coordinator for outdoor educational field trips for my house of students.
- Field trips included a 3-day residential environmental education camping trip and trips to a nature preserve and aquarium.
- Managed trip itinerary, secured funds, collected paperwork, organized parent/teacher chaperone meetings and assigned duties to chaperones.
- Participated in Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program and maintained ongoing communication between school and the NJ TIC Coordinator.
- Worked collaboratively with 6th grade science teachers to enhance and updated curriculum packets to continue to meet NJ science standards.
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Ed.D Educational Leadership
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12-2026
Master of Science - Geo-Environmental Studies
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Geo-Environmental Studies
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA12.2005
Skills
- Team leadership
- Curriculum/Program creation and implementation
- Community outreach
- Organization and time management
- Written and communication skills
- Staff management
- Strong knowledge of NJ flora and fauna
- Fundraising
- Budget management
- Computer and social media skills
- Problem resolution and decision-making
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- NJ Earth Science Standard Teaching Certification
- Project WET Certification
- Project WILD Certification
- Wild Aquatic Certification
Current Professional Memberships
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Computer Program Experiences
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Google Drive: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Slides, Google Classroom
- BlackBoard
- Canvas
- TK20
- Banner
- Digital Tools: Zoom
- SGA Financial Software
- IBM SPSS Statistical Analytical Software
Awards
- 2007, William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award, Nominated by my mentor and graduate professor Dr. Christine Royce from Shippensburg, PA and awarded by Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA).
- 2006, Gamma Theta Upsilon Induction, Shippensburg University
- 2017, Alpha Epsilon Lambda Induction, Rowan University
Publications
What are the effects of environmental-based education on students, teachers, and the community?, Long, J., 2008, PSTA Exchange, 21, 2
Grants
- McLane Contribution Foundation grant to expand barnyard and related programs, Long, J., 2014, $26,000, Berwyn, PA
- Petsmart Pets in the Classroom to obtain a bearded dragon for the marine lab, Degatano, J., Long, J., 2013, $100, Wildwood Crest, NJ
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offQuote
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."
John Muir
Timeline
Director of Community Education
Egg Harbor Township Public Schools
01.2018 - 12.2019
Instructor/adjunct professor
Stockton University
09.2017 - 12.2024
Adjunct Professor
Rowan University
09.2016 - Current
STEAM Education field supervisor
Rowan University
01.2016 - Current
Environmental Education Director
Upper Main Line YMCA
04.2014 - 08.2015
Science Teacher
Wildwood Catholic High School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Adjunct Professor
Kean University and Wildwood Catholic High School
09.2012 - 06.2013
Director of Education and Program Development
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
06.2012 - 09.2017
Seasonal environmental educator
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
03.2012 - 08.2012
Middle School Science Teacher
Hammarskjold Middle School
09.2008 - 06.2010
Doctoral Candidate - Ed.D Educational Leadership
Rowan University
Master of Science - Geo-Environmental Studies
Shippensburg University
Bachelor of Science - Geo-Environmental Studies
Shippensburg University
- NJ Earth Science Standard Teaching Certification
- Project WET Certification
- Project WILD Certification
- Wild Aquatic Certification
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