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James Cagle

Arlington,TX

Summary

Education professional with 15+ years of experience in employee training, policy compliance, and organizational leadership. Graduate of the Holdsworth Center for Educational Leadership with specialized training in conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and transformative change. Skilled in employee relations, onboarding, program development, and data-driven improvement. Recognized for building positive workplace cultures and aligning people strategies with organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Department Chair, Program Sponsor, Educator

Arlington Independent School District
01.2015 - Current
  • Led employee relations efforts as department chair, coaching staff and resolving conflicts to ensure compliance with district policy.
  • Served on the Data Collection & Utilization Committee, ensuring accurate reporting and use of metrics for organizational decisions.
  • Sponsored and co-sponsored employee–student leadership programs (NJHS, youth leadership), managing operations and stakeholder partnerships.

Science Educator

Jerome High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supported district-wide onboarding of AVID strategies, leading implementation in a rural, diverse school environment.
  • Introduced project-based and blended learning practices, coaching peers in adoption of new initiatives.

Educator

Arlington ISD – Young Jr. High
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Trained employees on new systems (Canvas, blended learning, AVID strategies) and led campus adoption initiatives.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.

Science Department Chair & Course Leader

KIPP Houston Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • - Supervised performance management and compliance across multiple campuses as district-wide 7th-grade science course leader.
  • - Designed onboarding and professional development programs for new hires in STEM departments.
  • - Served as T-STEM campus representative, collaborating with leadership to implement policy and foster a STEM-focused culture.
  • - Partnered with corporate sponsors (ExxonMobil) to organize district STEM events, strengthening external partnerships.

Educator & Committee Member

Arlington ISD – Barnett Jr. High & Young Jr. High
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • - Served on the District Instructional Decision-Making Committee, allocating grant funds and designing dropout-prevention programs.
  • - Delivered training to new staff on technology, compliance, and instructional strategies.
  • - Coordinated large-scale events (science fairs, robotics competitions) involving 300+ participants and corporate sponsors.
  • - Sponsored and advised multiple leadership clubs, building pipelines for student and community engagement.

Service Assistant

Buz Post Motors
10.2002 - 05.2007
  • Supported service advisors by preparing vehicles for service, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Managed new car make-ready, including inspections, detailing, and delivery preparation to meet dealership quality standards.
  • Performed oil changes, fluid checks, and other basic maintenance to support the automotive service team.
  • Provided customer shuttle service, ensuring a positive experience and timely transportation to and from the dealership.
  • Greeted and assisted customers upon arrival in the service department, maintaining professionalism and clear communication.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of service bays, tools, and equipment for optimal team efficiency.

Education

Certificate - Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Engagement, Transformative Change, Leadership Development

Holdsworth Center For Educational Leadership
Austin, TX
05.2021

B.A. - English Language & Literature

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2008

Skills

  • Employee Relations Conflict Resolution Policy Implementation
  • Training & Development Onboarding Performance Coaching
  • Stakeholder Engagement Transformative Change Leadership Development
  • HRIS & LMS Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
  • Data Analysis Process Improvement Committee Leadership
  • Student engagement
  • Instructional leadership
  • Teaching excellence
  • Team management
  • Faculty mentoring

Certification

  • - Gifted & Talented Certification | Sally Ride Science Certified Trainer
  • - Texas Educator Certificates (Science 4–8, Generalist 4–8)

Timeline

Science Educator

Jerome High School
01.2022 - 01.2023

Science Department Chair, Program Sponsor, Educator

Arlington Independent School District
01.2015 - Current

Educator

Arlington ISD – Young Jr. High
01.2015 - 01.2022

Science Department Chair & Course Leader

KIPP Houston Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015

Educator & Committee Member

Arlington ISD – Barnett Jr. High & Young Jr. High
01.2006 - 01.2013

Service Assistant

Buz Post Motors
10.2002 - 05.2007

Certificate - Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Engagement, Transformative Change, Leadership Development

Holdsworth Center For Educational Leadership

B.A. - English Language & Literature

University of Texas At Arlington

Awards & Recognition

- AISD Dream Maker Award for Innovation (2016), - AISD Teacher of the Month (2018), - Two-time AWARE Foundation Award Nominee, - National Finalist Coach – Toshiba ExploraVision STEM Contest

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