KRISTIE J. LONG
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Ambitious education & operations professional with a broad-based biological engineering & scientific background. Recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful content to inspire and educate. Formulates community partnerships to foster opportunities in underrepresented populations. In-depth knowledge of relevant tools to execute successful outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Science Curriculum Specialist
Seminole County Public Schools
Sanford, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Provide guidance on instructional strategies, assessment methods, and classroom management techniques.
- Coordinate progress monitoring for identified Focus Schools in 2023-2024.
- Create professional development opportunities for campus science leadership teams, teachers and instructional leaders on curriculum topics.
- Assist in selecting textbooks, supplementary materials, and technology resources as a member of the 2024 SCPS Book Adoption Committee.
- Conduct classroom observations to assess instruction effectiveness and student learning.
- Analyze assessment data to evaluate programs, identify trends, and make improvement recommendations.
- Advise administrators on best practices for curriculum design and implementation.
- Monitor compliance with state educational policies and standards.
- Prepare presentations on new curricula and instructional strategies for district leadership teams.
- Utilize Florida BEST Standards to enhance existing curriculum frameworks.
- Designing summer science professional development opportunities for SCPS teachers.
- Serve as the Director of Seminole County Regional Science, Math, & Engineering Fair.
- Organize and coordinate the annual science fair event for elementary, middle, and high school students. 224 participants in 2023-2024
- Develop guidelines and rules for science fair participation.
- Recruit judges and volunteers for the science fair. 112 judges, 19 judging captians
- Provide professional development and support to campus science fair leads.
- Coordinate science programming and community outreach during the event.
- Plan and execute the awards ceremony for the Science, Math, & Engineering Fair. 93 student awardees.
- Collaborate with SSEF officials to register and progress students through the FL State Science & Engineering Fair cycle. 32 State Finalist in 2024;
- Coordinate travel & accommodations to FL State Science & Engineering Fair in Lakeland, FL and International Science & Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, CA; 7 ISEF Finalist for 2024.
Instructor
MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Daytona Beach, Florida
08.2010 - 07.2023
- Design & implement multifaceted learning opportunities enhanced by technology integration.
- Establish community partnerships to boost exposure to personalized learning experiences for underrepresented populations.
- Guide the Mainland High School Science department as the Department Chair (2020-present).
- Collaborate with VCS Science Leads to develop & enhance chemistry curriculum.
- Articulate and execute school-based, & district initiatives within the science department.
- Deliver school-wide technology training to simplify lesson development & increase student engagement.
- Engage families in the instructional program.
- Serve/served in the following capacities: Instructional Leadership Team, Chemistry PLC Lead, Literary Review Committee, PBIS Team Member, School Advisory Committee Member, Science Olympiad Team Coach, Avid Site Team Member, FB Honors Sponsor, Food Brings Hope TeenZone Sponsor.
SAT/ACT Testing Coordinator
College Board Private Contracting
08.2021 - Current
- Recruit and trained testing team members.
- Assure functionality, and compliance of test facility against College Board & ACT specifications to maintain strong standards, student compliance, and secure test environment.
Pathways to STEM Academy Science Instructor
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY, STEM Summer
Daytona Beach, Florida
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to sustain academic performance of top quartile minority elementary students throughout Volusia County Schools during summer months.
- Developed interactive science notebook & hands-on experiments to drive the 2014 Earth-Space science curriculum.
- Implemented close reading and vocabulary strategies to emphasize reading comprehension while presenting 2015's Animal Science curriculum.
- Designed & facilitated engineering design challenges, technical writing, and reading to support the 2016 Simple Machines & Engineering Principles curriculum.
Founder; Sponsor
Girls with S.T.Y.L.E.S.
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2013 - Current
- Establish a platform to cultivate personal image, self-esteem, STEM exposure, culture & etiquette in girls grades 9-12 to build camaraderie and foster pleasant school culture.
- Establish a network of local & international STYLEStars, women making a difference within communities
- Approve and negotiate budget & funding allocations with community partners for travel, training and team-building activities.
- Formulate objectives by aligning community partnership and activities with company vision.
Operations Resource & Safety/Logistics
Frito-Lay Orlando
Orlando, Florida
08.2004 - 01.2009
- Demonstrated extensive management experience in safety, logistics, operational analysis & employee relations.
- Designed & implemented a system that increased team engagement & improved efficiency by 3%.
- Investigated & managed regulatory-compliance obligations, including OSHA & DOT.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
Deland, FL12.2018
Professional Teacher Certifications: -
Florida Department of Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL08.2004
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Community Partnerships & Relationship Building
- Public Speaking, Training & Development
- Cross-departmental Alignment
- Educational programming
- Interactive Teaching/Learning
- Complex Problem Solving, Work Planning, & Prioritization
- Performance Monitoring
- Cultural Competency
- Vendor Sourcing & Resource Allocation
- Event Planning
Awards & Honors
- 2023 Rising Rattler, Florida A&M University National Association, Volusia County Chapter
- Featured, Cultuvue, KennethGrant Inzipirations 2023 Photography Exhibit
- 2023 Volusia County Schools Aspiring Leaders Academy Cohort
- 2022-2023 Volusia County Schools Teacher of the Year Top 5 Finalist
- 2022-2023 Mainland High School Teacher of the Year
- 2020-2021 Food Brings Hope Program Sponsor of the Year
- 2019 Mainland High School Science Teacher of the Year
- Volusia County Schools 2016-2017 Digital Learner Award
Community & Professional Memberships
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Gamma Mu Omega
- A WISH, Inc. 501 (c)(3) General Member
- Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Volusia County
- American Chemical Society
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Harold V. Lucas Foundation
- Basilica School of St. Paul School Advisory Committee
References
Mr. Nathaniel Anderson- Coordinator, Student Services, Volusia County Schools
(386)734-7190 x20509
nlanders@volusia.k12.fl.us
Arika Sutton- Assistant Principal, Winter Springs High School
(407)320-8750
suttonaz@myscps.us
Dr. Joseph Castelli- Principal, Mainland High School
(386) 258-4665 x54224
jwcastel@volusia.k12.fl.us
D’Lorah Butts-Lucas, J.D.- Attorney/Founder, The Business & Nonprofit Legal Center, PLLC
(386) 547-9715
dablucas@gmail.com
Timeline
High School Science Curriculum Specialist
Seminole County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
SAT/ACT Testing Coordinator
College Board Private Contracting
08.2021 - Current
Pathways to STEM Academy Science Instructor
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY, STEM Summer
06.2014 - 06.2016
Founder; Sponsor
Girls with S.T.Y.L.E.S.
08.2013 - Current
Instructor
MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL
08.2010 - 07.2023
Operations Resource & Safety/Logistics
Frito-Lay Orlando
08.2004 - 01.2009
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
Professional Teacher Certifications: -
Florida Department of Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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