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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
Educator / Supervisor / Administrator / Director / Manager
Versatile and highly competent academic professional offering over 10 years of experience working in the education
sector; totaling over 20 years in leadership positions. Demonstrated success in reviewing the work of subordinates for
completeness, accuracy and adherence to district policies. Skilled at evaluating and making recommendations for
student improvement as appropriate, offering advice and assistance to both parents and students as needed. Expertise
in planning, evaluating and recommending school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives. Vital track record in
observing classroom environment and making recommendations for improvement in instruction and class management
so as to provide students with the best of facilities to induce a friendly learning environment. 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: School 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  Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development  Student Work Assessment  Student Management 
Committee Participation  Co-Curricular Activities Management  Technology Implementation  Student Counselling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOHN P HOLLAND CHARTER SCHOOL, PATERSON, NJ (Aug 2011 – Dec 2014)
Co-Founder, Board of Trustee Member, and Master Teacher
The mission of John P. Holland Charter School is to promote student achievement and learning through a rich educational
program.
Responsible for working within Math and Language Arts classes to assist student achievement.
 Attended bi-monthly Leadership Meetings; coordinated school events between middle school teachers and
administration
 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
 Involved struggling students into small group settings to impart more assistance in understanding concepts being
taught more effectively
COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL OF PATERSON, PATERSON, NJ (Sep 2008 – Jun 2011)
3rd Grade Teacher

2. Katie Caufield
Phone: 201-337-1927, Cell: 201-749-3029, E-Mail: caufield2000@gmail.com
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The Community Charter School of Paterson (CCSP), located in the Great Falls Historic District in Paterson, NewJersey, is the
first charter school pioneered by New Jersey Community Development Corporation.
Responsible for developing active lessons for students in accordance with the NJCCS.
 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)
Franklin Ave Middle School is located in Franklin Lakes, NJ and is in Franklin Lakes School Distric t
Accountable for assisting Child Study Team to evaluate and implement IEP’s.
 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
PATERSON CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (Sep 2004 – June 2007)
Middle School Science & Math Teacher (6th – 8th Grade)
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is a comprehensive public charter elementary school / high school
serving students in Kindergarten through twelfth grades located in Paterson, in Passaic County, New Jersey, and United
States.
Accountable for supervising and installing curriculum guidelines for the science department.
 Created a motivational environment conducive to learning; employed various forms of technology to augment
learning
 Used math manipulative for better comprehension of math equations; utilized the science lab to create hands-on
activities for the students
 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
 Conducted detailed discussions and implemented the curriculum, ILP’s, and ways to improve test scores
 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
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
DialAmerica Marketing Inc., Mahwah, NJ 1998 – 2004
Assistant Manager, Payroll
MotoPhoto, Ridgewood, NJ 1990 – 1998
Manager
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)