BARBARA A. CREED
Summary
Dedicated educator and administrator focused on enhancing academic outcomes through community engagement and social-emotional learning. Proven ability to foster collaboration among staff and develop targeted instructional strategies, resulting in improved teacher practices and enriched student experiences.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Service Learning
St. Michael's (Former) St. Gabriel Catholic School
Austin, TX
08.2020 - 08.2026
- Part of the Educational Leadership Team that provided new staff mentorship, as well as support and leadership for planning professional development
- Coordinated the schoolwide day of service for all pre-K to eighth-grade students, fostering community engagement in the Austin area.
- Worked with classroom teachers to collaborate and extend students' learning through service-related projects using the IPARD Model and PBL model.
Dean of Student Life
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School
Austin, Texas
08.2023 - 07.2026
- Fostered a collaborative environment among staff, establishing a balanced, empathetic framework for student success.
- Communicated with parents regarding challenging incidents to maintain transparency and foster trust.
- Adapted to changing needs from staff to meet the needs of the students and teachers daily.
Learning Support Specialist (K -8)
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
Austin, TX
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Facilitated implementation of learning plans and delivered enrichment and remediation support for Grades K-8.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance classroom strategies and support for students with learning plans.
- Developed and implemented interventions for struggling students.
Grade 4 Social Studies, Math and Science Teacher
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
Austin, TX
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques to enhance student engagement and support Social-Emotional Learning.
- Facilitated student learning through Project-Based Learning and the Engineering Design Process, fostering critical thinking and collaboration.
Curriculum Coordinator
Holy Family Catholic School
Woodbridge, VA
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Identified and resolved curriculum issues across all grade levels and subjects, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Mentored new teachers and facilitated model teaching, enhancing instructional practices through classroom observations and collaborative team teaching.
- Chairperson for the school accreditation process.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
Woodbridge, VA
09.2010 - 08.2016
- Used differentiated instruction throughout all subject matter; students showed significant growth on standardized testing in all subject areas.
- Worked with resource teachers to modify curricula for students with learning issues.
Development Director
Freedom Is Not Free
San Diego, CA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Developed fundraising relationships and organized large fundraising events that covered the cost of its community service work and the non-profit’s operations.
- Executed promotional strategies through television interviews, radio spots, and various media channels to increase event visibility.
Science Lab Teacher, Grades K-5
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic School
Woodbridge, VA
01.2009 - 08.2009
Fifth grade Social Studies/Language Arts Teacher
Episcopal Day School
Pensacola, FL
09.2000 - 05.2001
Third/Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Peter’s Catholic School
Beaufort, SC
09.1995 - 05.1999
Director
Sylvan Learning and Technology Center
Laguna Hills, CA
09.1994 - 09.1995
Alpha I Incentive Teacher, Grade 4
Community Drug and Alcohol Commission
Pensacola, FL
09.1993 - 08.1994
Third Grade Teacher
Sussex Elementary School
Essex, MD
09.1990 - 08.1992
Education
Masters in Administration and Supervision -
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-1990
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Educational leadership
- Teacher mentorship
- Student engagement
- Learning support
- Community outreach
Professional Learning
- Catching Readers Before the Fall – Lead Facilitator
- Mentoring in the 21st Century
- Differentiation in the Classroom
- Responsive Classroom
- Center for Transformative Education
- William & Mary College - Gift Education Training
Accomplishments
- VFW - Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award- Local and Regional Winner, 2020
Timeline
Dean of Student Life
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School
08.2023 - 07.2026
Director of Service Learning
St. Michael's (Former) St. Gabriel Catholic School
08.2020 - 08.2026
Learning Support Specialist (K -8)
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
08.2020 - 08.2023
Grade 4 Social Studies, Math and Science Teacher
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
03.2018 - 08.2020
Curriculum Coordinator
Holy Family Catholic School
08.2016 - 11.2017
Fifth Grade Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
09.2010 - 08.2016
Development Director
Freedom Is Not Free
01.2009 - 01.2010
Science Lab Teacher, Grades K-5
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic School
01.2009 - 08.2009
Fifth grade Social Studies/Language Arts Teacher
Episcopal Day School
09.2000 - 05.2001
Third/Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Peter’s Catholic School
09.1995 - 05.1999
Director
Sylvan Learning and Technology Center
09.1994 - 09.1995
Alpha I Incentive Teacher, Grade 4
Community Drug and Alcohol Commission
09.1993 - 08.1994
Third Grade Teacher
Sussex Elementary School
09.1990 - 08.1992
Masters in Administration and Supervision -
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University