Barbara Vaughn
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate individual with a master's degree in Career and Technical Education, seeking a College and Career Navigator role. Possessing strong leadership, guidance, and strong communication skills that were honed not only through academic training, but also through 20 years of successful retail management. Passionate about empowering students to explore and achieve their academic and career goals through dedicated guidance and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Consumer Science Teacher/ Dept. Head
Switzerland of Ohio Schools
Woodsfield, OH
06.2017 - 07.2025
- Developed a curriculum that is student-centered, with real-world applications.
- Promoted social and educational development, focusing on change and growth.
- Collaborated with the guidance counselor to guide students in educational performance and achievement.
- Promoting college and career opportunities in all areas of study.
- Attended professional development events that focused on best practices in teaching family and consumer sciences.
- Maintained successful relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals.
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Connally High School
Waco, TX
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by having students analyze case studies related to family issues.
- Motivated students by providing them with positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Encouraged collaborative problem solving among groups of students during group activities or discussions sessions.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach students about nutrition, food safety and consumerism.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior in class.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
Culinary Arts Teacher
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Mart, TX
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Created a vocational curriculum to enhance skills to be used in future employment, accommodating all learning levels.
- Provided academic instruction and culinary skills to enable youth when they re-enter society.
- Instructed students to accommodate a diverse population and varied learning levels.
- Maintained a positive, productive, and safe learning environment through strong management skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, staff and security officers to enhance the educational experience for the students.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With CTE Leadership
Concordia Univerity
Portland, OR05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education in Home Economics/Vocational
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05-1986
Skills
- Collaboration skills
- Effective communication
- Curriculum development
- Classroom instruction
- Instructional best practices
- Education planning
- Strong communication skills
- Effective listening
Timeline
Family and Consumer Science Teacher/ Dept. Head
Switzerland of Ohio Schools
06.2017 - 07.2025
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Connally High School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Culinary Arts Teacher
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
05.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With CTE Leadership
Concordia Univerity
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education in Home Economics/Vocational
West Liberty University
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