Kristina Yontz
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in team leadership and mentorship. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments, enhance student engagement, and drive academic achievement through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
01.2006 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
Team Leader
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2024
- Facilitated and guided weekly collaboration meetings to align team goals, share best practices, and ensure consistency across the grade level.
- Served as a formal mentor for new hires, providing coaching and guidance to new and upcoming professionals.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
Program Operations Lead
21st Century Community Learning Center
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Spearheaded the successful launch and operational oversight of a federally funded community program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Managed the full-cycle recruitment process, including developing staff applications and conducting professional interviews to build a high-performing team.
- Acted as the primary liaison for families and the community, facilitating community event activities to drive program engagement.
- Collected and analyzed data sets to evaluate program efficacy and drive strategic improvements in delivery.
- Orchestrated large-scale logistics, including field trip planning and project-based curriculum design for over 130 stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLMaster of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Project Management
- Communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Operations Lead
21st Century Community Learning Center
11.2013 - 06.2018
Team Leader
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
01.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Florida
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida