Colin Caffey
Shenandoah,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering a 10-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. A resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies and protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Dean of Students
10.2021 - 07.2023
- AEL/T-TESS Certification
- Developed Disciplinary and Safety Protocols used at a district level
- Created Communication systems across all district Dean of Students to ensure consistency
- Managed the largest school in the district with the fewest safety/discipline concerns
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Science Teacher
School of Science and Technology
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
History Teacher and Coach
Irons Junior High
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Experience teaching 7th Grade curriculum
- Football Coach: Offensive and Defensive Line
Science and Robotics Teacher
The Woodlands Christian Academy
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Experience teaching 6th and 7th grade curriculum
Science Teacher
Washington Junior High School
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Experience teaching 7th and 8th grade curriculum
- Football Coach for 3 years: Defensive Coordinator, Offensive and Defensive Line
- Track Coach for 3 years: Shot Put (2nd , 3rd and 4th place district finishers) and Discus
- Soccer Coach for 3 years
- UIL Coach Modern Oratory 3 years (2nd , 3rd , 4th and 5th place district finishes)
- Member of Foundations Cohort, MTSS Coordinator (Multi-tiered Systems of Behavior
- Support)
- 7 and 5 Star Distinction Campus
Science Teacher
Spring ISD
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Experience teaching 6th, 7th and 8th grade curriculum
- Football Coach for 3 years: Defensive Coordinator, Offensive and Defensive Line
- Track Coach for 2 years, 1 as Head Coach
- Science Olympiad Building Events Coordinator for 3 years
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX05.2012
Skills
- Skills Enhancement
- Schedule Oversight
- Performance Evaluations
- Curriculum Review
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Evaluations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Policy and Procedure Development
Accomplishments
- 6 years of incorporating The Jason Project into the classroom
- Completion of the AMP (Applied Mathematics Program) through Rice University, blending math and science TEKS
- 6 years integration
- Trained in Discovery Approach Learning, formerly Project Based Learning (6 years)
- 6 years integration of CHAMPS in the classroom
- GT Certification
- Google Expeditions Virtual Reality embedding throughout curriculum, 2 years
Certification
Texas Teacher Certificate - Generalist 4-8
Valid through 5/30/2026
GT Certification
AEL/T-TESS Trained
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Dean of Students
10.2021 - 07.2023
Science Teacher
School of Science and Technology
08.2021 - 10.2021
History Teacher and Coach
Irons Junior High
07.2020 - 02.2021
Science and Robotics Teacher
The Woodlands Christian Academy
08.2019 - 01.2020
Science Teacher
Washington Junior High School
08.2016 - 05.2019
Science Teacher
Spring ISD
07.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas Lutheran University