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Megan Barrington

Newark,CA

Summary

Combining fifteen years in the classroom with four years as an administrator at American has left me in a unique position to continue in a leading administrative role. Experience in junior high, high school, and international teaching. Dedication to supporting learning of students and staff, upholding delivery of rigorous curriculum, creating consistent practices for effective learning, providing opportunities for continuous professional development, creating safe learning climates, and maintaining transparency for students, parents, and staff.

Work History

Administrator at American High School
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Interim Principal managing all aspects of the school including staffing, budgeting, instruction, parent and community liaising, construction projects, goal setting, and daily operations.  Assistant Principal assisting in management of professional development, staffing, master scheduling, school safety plan, and student discipline.

Secondary Science Teacher American School of Dubai, Thornton and Hopkins Junior Highs
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  • Taught science to students in grades 7-12 
  • Technology driven curriculum development
  • Vertical alignment of content knowledge and skills standards from middle to high school 
  • Implementation of new standards based reporting system
  • Restructured service criteria to encourage pursuit of lifelong service opportunities
  • Trainer AVID teaching techniques (site), and Family Life curriculum (district-wide FUSD)

Trainer for The Boomerang Project
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Traveled nationwide to train educators in WEB curriculum designed to support students transitioning to secondary school 

Education

CAS Certification -

International Baccalaureate
2014

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

California State University, East Bay
2012

Administrative Services Credential -

California State University, East Bay
2011

Professional Clear Credential: Biological Sciences -

Project Pipeline
2003

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Biology

University of California, Berkeley
2001

Accomplishments

  • Interim Principal at American High School for 19/20 school year  
  • 3 years as Assistant Principal in FUSD
  • 15 years teaching both junior high and high school
  • 3 years teaching internationally in technology driven 1 to 1 laptop school
  • 8 years running WEB: middle school student mentoring and transition program including 3 years coaching educators across the US with best practices in school transitions
  • 2 years coordinating FUSD World Language Curriculum Council 
  • 1 year participation FUSD Curriculum and Instruction Committee 

Timeline

Administrator at American High School
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Secondary Science Teacher American School of Dubai, Thornton and Hopkins Junior Highs
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Trainer for The Boomerang Project
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CAS Certification -

International Baccalaureate

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

California State University, East Bay

Administrative Services Credential -

California State University, East Bay

Professional Clear Credential: Biological Sciences -

Project Pipeline

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Biology

University of California, Berkeley
Megan Barrington