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Katie Caufield
11 Walnut Street, Oakland, New Jersey, 07436
Phone: 201-337-1927, Cell: 201-749-3029
E-Mail: caufield2000@gmail.com
Administrator / Director / Manager
Versatile and highly competent professional offering over 20 years of experience working in leadership positions.
Demonstrated success in reviewing the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and adherence to district and
corporate policies. Skilled at evaluating and making recommendations for improvement as appropriate. Expertise in
planning, evaluating and recommending programs, policies, goals and objectives. Ability to analyze issues, devise
continuous process improvements & incorporate initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations & decrease
overall expenses with minimal resources.
~ Acted as the Board of Trustee Member, Mentor of New Staff, and Co-founder of Charter School; actively
participated in the Interview Committee, Leadership Committee as well as Policy & Procedure Committee at
John P Holland Charter School ~
~ Incorporated technology effectively into the classroom through PowerPoint and Podcast presentations at
Franklin Avenue Middle School ~
~ Accredited with the Teacher of the Year award in the session 2004 - 2005 at Paterson Charter School for Science
& Technology ~
SKILL AREAS: Administration Management Multitasking in Fast-paced Environments Highly Organized & Strong
Analytical Abilities Articulate Oral & Written Communication Quick Problem Resolution & Decision Making Client
Relationship Management Continuous Process Improvement & Innovation Team Building, Training & Development
EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOHN P HOLLAND CHARTER SCHOOL, PATERSON, NJ (Aug 2011 – Dec 2014)
Co-Founder, Board of Trustee Member, and Master Teacher
Attended bi-monthly Leadership Meetings; coordinated school events between middle school teachers and
administration. Lead monthly staff meetings and professional develop workshops
Fostered parental/collegiate relationships to enhance students’ learning capabilities
Acted as the Board of Trustee Member, Mentor of New Staff, and Co-founder of Charter School; actively
participated in the Interview Committee, Leadership Committee as well as Policy & Procedure Committee
Assisted in writing the charter, and revising it; met with the state on several interviews to help obtain final approval
to open the school in Sep 2011
Imparted assistance in creating Basic Skills team in 2012; co created a new program later implemented in school
Organized the Science Fair, Annual Thanksgiving school wide feast, school wide Family Trips to the Jackals
baseball game, fundraisers (KidStuff Coupons), 8th grade advisor planning end of year family party at a catering
hall, and planned 8th grade graduation ceremony successfully
COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL OF PATERSON, PATERSON, NJ (Sep 2008 – Jun 2011)
3rd Grade Teacher
Maintained strong communication with parents and updated them on student progress
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners; actively participated in the Interview Committee
FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL, FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ (Sep 2007 – Apr 2008)
Middle School Science Teacher (7th Grade)
Incorporated technology effectively into the classroom through PowerPoint and Podcast presentations
Collaborated with a class support teacher; utilized the science lab to create hands-on activities promoting a variety
of learning styles for the students
2. Katie Caufield
Phone: 201-337-1927, Cell: 201-749-3029, E-Mail: caufield2000@gmail.com
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PATERSON CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (Sep 2004 – June 2007)
Middle School Science & Math Teacher (6th – 8th Grade)
Accountable for supervising and installing curriculum guidelines for the science department.
Steered the Science department consisting of five teachers; arranged monthly teacher conferences to cascade
information obtained from workshops
Participated in the group designed by the board to improve the overall makeup of the school
Accredited with the Teacher of the Year award for the session 2004-2005; selected as the mentor for new staff
members of the organization
Organized science fair and got the entire community involved
CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIALAMERICA MARKETING, INC (1998-2004)
Assistant Manager, Payroll Department
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc is a nationwide marketing company consisting of over 5,000 employees with their headquarters
located in Mahwah, NJ
Responsible for overseeing department operations, administrations, and staffing activities.
Worked closely with the Accounting, Accounts Payable and Human Resource Department
Trained and supervised staff
Implemented local and federal tax deductions for 20 different locations throughout the country.
Coordinated with Human Resources to implement benefit packages and deductions accordingly
Garnished wages according to court orders when necessary
Distributed weekly and bi-weekly payroll
MOTOPHOTO (1990-1998)
Manager
Charged with the daily functions associated with the overall success of the franchise
Handle all merchandising, inventory control, ordering, cash control, and maintenance
Oversee store opening and closing procedures
Tallied daily receipts and made bank deposits
Maintained inventory levels, ordered merchandise, and independently tracked all special orders
Supervised and motivated employees
Inspire sales staff to develop and implement special promotions and events
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership May 2015
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and History May 1998
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
Professional Licenses & Certifications: New Jersey CE for School Principal, New Jersey Supervisory License and
New Jersey Elementary Education
Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)