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BARBARA A. CASH

BARBARA A. CASH

Summary

Leader in international education seeks Dean position in a private school Committed Principal with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal and Assistant Principal

Job overview

  • Planning curriculum for twenty students
  • Working with diversity and inclusion
  • Implemented Socio-emotional learning Practices
  • Taught multiple subjects from Kindergarten to 3rd grade
  • Assisting staff in monitoring Recess and lunch monitor
  • Consulted with School Psychologist
  • Engaged 100% with students
  • Providing safety protocol
  • Enforcing school policies
  • Assisting with special needs students
  • Making smooth daily transitions from one activity to the other
  • Providing a stimulating and enriching learning environment
  • Being sensitive to student's emotional needs

Monterey Bay

Environmental Educator
01.2020

Job overview

  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.

Big Sur Food and Wine Festival

Coordinator
11.2019

Job overview

  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Received and responded to customer requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
  • Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.

Sunset Elementary School

Substitute Teacher
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
  • Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
  • Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.

Little Munchkins Preschool

Head Teacher
05.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Created a positive learning environment for 3 year olds
  • Created a stimulating and engaging curriculum (songs, movement, roleplay)
  • Promoted positive guidance techniques
  • Reported eating, sleeping and bathroom habits to parents
  • Did many art and science projects
  • Celebrated and planned birthday parties
  • Established routines to promote smooth transitions
  • Answered questions while children engaged in explorations (i.e
  • Field trips to parks)
  • Coordinated with other teachers
  • Utilized materials for appropriate development
  • Daily communication with parents
  • Coordination with team
  • Made sure kids were safe and happy

Amethod Schools

First Grade Teacher
09.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Taught multiple subjects to 27 6-7 year olds
  • Working with school staff to create a safe learning environment
  • Helped students express themselves through art and music
  • Attended staff meetings and parent conferences
  • Kept parents informed on a weekly basis
  • Practiced safety drills
  • Established a leadership program
  • Planned parties and special activities
  • Did role plays to help children stop bullying
  • Helped students with special needs
  • Showed students love and appreciation
  • Taught lessons in cultural studies
  • Worked with special needs students

International Foundation for Education

Teaching Fellow
09.2018 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Appointed to work with the Ministry of Education in East Africa to set up an English Department in Hosanna College
  • Worked with educators of different regions to publish English textbooks
  • Provide ongoing support for students
  • Work with Deans to set up a model classroom
  • Trained teachers in HIV prevention program

Sear Rogers International School

Dean
07.2004 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Appointed as Head of primary and secondary schools with 300 students
  • Enforced School Policies
  • Managed Staff of 19
  • Hired new teachers
  • Conducted interviews for potential students
  • Attended weekly meetings with senior staff

Sundance Film Festival

Credential checker
01.2011 - 01.2018

Job overview

Checked press credentials and entourage seating

Encouraged guests to vote

Observed audience for anyone filming during show

English Instructor
07.1998 - 10.2004

Job overview

  • Taught ESL and business English to students in 17 countries
  • Worked with students from beginning to adult
  • Worked in universities and language schools
  • Taught kindergarten in Finland and Japan
  • Worked as a private teacher to two families
  • Taught managers in private banks, insurance companies
  • Did some co-teaching with international teachers
  • Worked with the ministry of education in Saudi Arabia
  • Provided progress reports
  • Taught Business English courses in Dubai, UAE and Istanbul
  • Turkey
  • Volunteer Work

US Peace Corps

Agriculture Extension Agent
03.1994 - 06.1995

Job overview

  • Taught individuals how to properly complete sustainable farming methods and had seminars, improving execution and streamlining processes.
  • Trained locals on accurate execution of pesticide use, helping to directly control labor and material costs.
  • Conferred with design and production teams to identify and resolve issues negatively impacting fishing operations.
  • Enhanced Co Op programs by gathering and analyzing local market and evaluating current participation data.

Education

Angelo State University
San Angelo

Bachelor of Arts from Education
12.1990

University Overview

  • Awarded Freshman Leadership Schola
  • Young women's leadership Scholarship Recipient
  • Professional Development: Early Childhood
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Founder, International Student Organization
  • Sigma Tau Delta Member

Skills

  • 10 years of management experience
  • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively, creatively and flexibly with students, staff and families
  • IELTS, Cambridge exam preparation
  • Private and group instruction
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Power Point, Parent's Square Software Proficiency
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Google Workspace
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • CPR, November 2021
  • CDL, Class B, California Commercial Driver License, with passenger and air brake endorsements

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Lead Elementary TeacherCustomer Service Representative

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Sunset Elementary School
09.2022 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Amethod Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022

Head Teacher

Little Munchkins Preschool
05.2021 - 09.2022

Environmental Educator

Monterey Bay
01.2020

Coordinator

Big Sur Food and Wine Festival
11.2019

Teaching Fellow

International Foundation for Education
09.2018 - 09.2021

Credential checker

Sundance Film Festival
01.2011 - 01.2018

Dean

Sear Rogers International School
07.2004 - 09.2018

English Instructor

07.1998 - 10.2004

Agriculture Extension Agent

US Peace Corps
03.1994 - 06.1995

Principal and Assistant Principal

Angelo State University

Bachelor of Arts from Education
BARBARA A. CASH