Pablo Barrios
Jersey City
Summary
Educator and school leader with over 15 years of experience in fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments. Expertise in program administration, staff leadership, and family engagement across diverse educational settings. Proven ability to manage large teams and coordinate complex logistics while maintaining high operational standards. Recognized for adaptability and collaborative leadership in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Auxiliary Services (Leave Replacement)
Berkeley Carroll School
Brooklyn
11.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of auxiliary programs-including afterschool, summer camp, faculty kid camps, and mini-day camps-ensuring smooth transitions, appropriate staffing ratios, and program readiness across multiple sites.
- Manage end-to-end registration cycles, maintaining accurate records across student information systems, streamlining family support processes, and strengthening parent communication.
- Coordinate hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and payroll for seasonal and after-school staff in collaboration with HR, supporting effective team operations.
- Tracked and reconciled program revenue and expenses, managed vendor relationships, and supported invoicing, collections, and monthly financial reporting to ensure alignment with departmental budgets.
- Partnered with Auxiliary Director, division leadership, and faculty to design, launch, and refine inclusive, developmentally appropriate programs addressing community needs.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for families, delivering clear, compassionate communication and support in routine and sensitive situations.
- Develop systems, materials, and communications that prioritize student safety, equity, access, and community connection while modeling calm, reflective leadership.
Summer Camp Director
Stevens Cooperative School Summer Camp
Jersey City
08.2024 - Current
- Direct daily operations for the school's largest and most diverse camp site, serving 200+ preschool, elementary and middle school campers weekly and leading a team of 30+ staff to deliver safe, high-quality programming.
- Lead, coach, and mentor staff through staffing strategy, coverage planning, weekly meetings, and ongoing performance support, promoting inclusive group management, equitable discipline, and child-centered decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, licensing requirements, and emergency procedures, fostering positive, inclusive camp culture rooted in belonging, respect, and representation.
- Set and modeled clear expectations for addressing peer conflict and behavioral concerns with consistency and care, promoting developmental awareness among staff.
- Oversee operational systems including rosters, student data, reporting, inventory, and procurement using UltraCamp to ensure program readiness and efficiency.
- Acted as primary liaison for families, facilitating discussions on student needs, behavior, and social-emotional development, resulting in high satisfaction and trust.
- (Seasonal)
- Promoted equitable discipline and child-centered decision-making to enhance group dynamics.
Lead Teacher for Behavior and Student Success
Primary Prep Middle School
Jersey City
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Liaised between administration and faculty/middle school teams to enhance communication, problem-solving, and operational coordination.
- Led the development and revision of a student code of conduct emphasizing consistency, respect, accountability, and shared community values.
- Collaborated with colleagues on scheduling, assessments, and interdisciplinary programming to support cohesive student learning experiences.
- Facilitated workshops addressing academic and personal challenges for students.
- Oversaw disciplinary processes to ensure fairness and equity for all students involved.
- Established behavioral procedures to promote positive interactions among parents, students, and faculty.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Organized and managed school spirit week and graduation events to foster community engagement.
Spanish Teacher
Primary Prep Middle School
Jersey City
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Designed and delivered a culturally responsive middle school Spanish curriculum aligned with academic goals, centering language acquisition, identity, and global perspectives.
- Created inclusive, structured classroom environments that promoted accountability, collaboration, and student growth while ensuring students felt seen, respected, and encouraged to engage across differences.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language.
- Implemented technology-based tools to support language learning and student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects integrating Spanish with other subjects.
- Organized cultural events to celebrate Hispanic heritage and encourage community involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Manhattan University
New York, NY05-2017
Skills
- Resource allocation
- Logistics coordination
- Program oversight
- Curriculum design and program planning
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Faculty collaboration
- Student information systems (Axiom, UltraCamp, Homeroom)
- HR and payroll systems (ADP)
- Financial management
- Data tracking and reporting (Google Sheets, Excel)
- Systems data management
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Organizational management
- Employee training
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Reflective practice
Timeline
Associate Director of Auxiliary Services (Leave Replacement)
Berkeley Carroll School
11.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Director
Stevens Cooperative School Summer Camp
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher for Behavior and Student Success
Primary Prep Middle School
09.2023 - 06.2025
Spanish Teacher
Primary Prep Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Manhattan University