ELIZABETH BARNABY

501 West Columbine Ave. - Woodland Park, Co, 80863

(620) 757-8783 – e
​ barnaby@usd266.com
www.elizabethbarnabweebly.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic, passionate, and committed assessment coordinator with 11 years of experience demonstrating
leadership in assessments, curriculum development, mentoring, and partnering with communities, teachers,
and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

● 2014 Kansas Teacher of the Year ● Facilitated action teams including

Nominee crisis team and fundraising events
● 2014 Maize, Kansas, USD 226, ● Mentor to 1st year and student
Teacher of The Year teachers
● 720 hours of building leadership ● Created district wide yearly
experience through Practicum calendar
● Assessment organization and data ● Piloted and communicated new
interpretation curriculum to staff
● Capturing Kids’ Hearts Process ● Established a shared vision to
Champion create an initial PTO
● Initiated and developed initial, ● Coordinated and implemented
“Leader in Me” transformation new character education program
process
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Columbine Elementary August 2018 to May 2019

Woodland Park, CO
Assessment Coordinator
Organized assessment calendar for all school testing. Analyzed data and mentored teachers to implement
effective interventions for students. Developed skills for student discipline, mentoring teachers, and
creating and running school wide meetings as a member of the leadership team. Created Marzano’s Critical
Concepts curriculum maps and pacing guides.

Teacher, Fifth Grade August 2017 to May 2018

Engaged as a team to develop and implement an outdoor learning school experience for students. Met
weekly to explore data and create best learning environments for students. Implemented differentiated
instruction and cooperative learning strategies. Built positive classroom environment while incorporating
KAGAN learning strategies and the positive discipline model to support student’s leadership skills. Engaged
in early numeracy training through Add+Vantage Math training.

Maize South Elementary August 2012 to May 2016

Wichita, Kansas
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Completed 720 leadership hours while developing skills to lead a school and empower others. Integrated
“The Leader in Me” while teaching to help students discover their potential as leaders and lifelong learners.
Attended conferences to develop curriculum maps. Implemented Positive Behavior Supports with a focus on
intrinsic motivation to effectively manage classroom behaviors.
Emporia Middle School August 2009 to May 2012
Emporia, Kansas
Teacher, Sixth Grade Math and Science
Collaborated in PLCs to align curriculum, plan units and create common assessments. Also, implemented
Literacy First techniques to enhance student learning through research-based information, skills, and
strategies. Planned and collaborated weekly with a team of four teachers, including a special education
instructor. Attended Professional Learning Community conference to promote collaborative team efforts in
data driven instruction.

Lowther North Intermediate School January 2009 to May 2009

Emporia, KS
Teacher, Sixth Grade Math and Literacy
Achieved certification in English as a Second Language while co-teaching and implementing S.I.O.P and ESL
structures.

EDUCATION

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas, USA
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, December 2008
● Dean’s List, Spring 2007-Fall 2008

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

Wichita, Kansas, USA
Masters of Leadership Education
● Dean’s List, Fall 2015-Spring 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

Colorado Principals License

School Principal, K-12

Colorado Teacher’s License

Elementary Education, K-6
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, K-12

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

English as a Second Language Certified in Elementary Education, K-6