Kristina Carey
Gardnerville,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a background of diverse experiences. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and promote a collaborative environment to meet team goals. A passion for supporting all career and technical education programs and CTSOs demonstrated through involvement in a variety of multi-faceted projects and teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Programs Professional
Nevada Department Of Education
04.2021 - Current
- Manage Nevada State Career and Technical Education Grant Funding efficiently and effectively.
- Oversee general operations of Nevada's Career and Technical Student Organizations.
- Oversee state level operations of Nevada DECA, Nevada Future Business Leaders of America, and Nevada FFA.
- Oversee Agriculture, Business, Finance, and Marketing content areas and provide professional development.
- Coordinate new teacher outreach and support.
- Support and Assistance for Quality Program Review, Perkins V Administration, MOA Compliance, and Work-Based Learning.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Created outreach materials related to programs and projects and handled communication content.
Instructor - NevadaTeach Teacher Education Program
Nevada System Of Higher Education
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Instructed EDCT 465, 471, and 490.
- Co-instructed NVTC 101,102, 202, and 492.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Provided professional development for classroom teachers.
- Provided induction support for new teachers.
- Mentored future CTE teachers.
- Created articulation agreements between UNR and GBC, TMCC, and WNC for CABNR.
Career and Technical Education/Work Based Learning
Churchill County School District
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed all facets of CTE grant administration.
- Coordinated Quality Program Review and Annual Report.
- Developed Work Based Learning Program Framework.
- Coordinated Employability Skills Fair with WNC impacted over 200 students per year.
- Developed and maintained community partnerships with over a dozen different local business partners.
- Managed CTE staff and CTE Advisory Committee.
Agriculture/Science Teacher and FFA Advisor
Churchill/Douglas County School Districts
08.1998 - 07.2017
- Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas impacting hundreds of students K-12 each year.
- Maintained a fifty acre school farm and two commercial greenhouses to involve students in growing various crops, establish school-based enterprises, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences.
- Created articulation agreements with WNC and GBC.
- Served on standards development teams for NDOE.
- Served on curriculum and assessment development teams for NDOE.
- Developed and implemented school improvement plans.
- Coordinated program development and mentored instructors as CTE Department Chair.
- Participated in legislative process as an officer of Nevada Agriculture Teachers Association and as president of Nevada Association for Career and Technical Education.
Education
Ph.D. - STEM Education
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno05.2026
Master of Science - Agricultural Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV05.1998
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Task Prioritization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Project Planning
Timeline
Education Programs Professional
Nevada Department Of Education
04.2021 - Current
Instructor - NevadaTeach Teacher Education Program
Nevada System Of Higher Education
07.2018 - 04.2021
Career and Technical Education/Work Based Learning
Churchill County School District
07.2017 - 07.2018
Agriculture/Science Teacher and FFA Advisor
Churchill/Douglas County School Districts
08.1998 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - STEM Education
University of Nevada - Reno
Master of Science - Agricultural Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Nevada - Reno
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