TARA BARNETT
Telluride
Summary
Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at Telluride Mountain School, excelling in curriculum development and staff training. Successfully implemented strategic enrollment initiatives, enhancing student diversity. Passionate about fostering collaborative relationships with parents and staff, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving operational excellence in educational settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director/Lead Teacher
Mountain Sprouts Preschool
Telluride
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Facilitated training programs to enhance staff skills and encourage professional development.
- Developed and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning initiatives.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Director of Admissions, Lower School and Montessori Director
Telluride Mountain School
01.2011 - 07.2024
- Execute Admissions Director duties for grades preschool through twelfth grade, including school tours, completing admissions procedures in an organized fashion, and maintaining the flow of qualified applicants.
- Implement marketing strategies to attract new students, promote the organization, and analyze enrollment trends.
- Provide professional and personal support for staff and parents.
- Recruit, train, and retain staff, including performance evaluation, mentoring, and adherence to licensing regulations.
- Developed strategic enrollment initiatives to attract diverse student populations.
- Conduct regular staff meetings, and oversee the implementation of curriculum and professional development.
- Perform administrative duties, managing compliance with state and local regulations and licensure and maintain student and staff files in accordance with state regulations.
- Clear communication with parents and colleagues and attedance at professional development workshops and faculty meetings.
Director, Lead Teacher
Rico School
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Perform all administrative duties including admissions procedures, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, regular communication with parents through daily classroom updates, events, conferences, and newsletters.
- Attend regular meeting with the Board of Directors, assist with fundraising and oversee financial reports.
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate Montessori curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborate with Elementary lead teacher and oversee assistant teachers and parent volunteers.
Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher
Telluride Mountain School
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Assume position of head teacher, including planning and executing curriculum, maintenance of record-keeping, and presentation of lessons.
- As assistant teacher, support the lead teacher in classroom management, material making and parent conferences.
- Collaborate and communicate with families and conduct Parent Education Seminars.
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate Montessori curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs.
Education
Master of Education -
Loyola College
Baltimore, MD01.2004
Colorado Large Childcare Center Director License -
State of Colorado
08-2028
AMI Certificate -
Montessori Institute of San Diego
01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Rhode Island College
01.2001
Skills
- Policy writing
- Curriculum development
- Staff training
- Regulatory compliance
- Enrollment strategies
- Admissions management
- Daily staff management
- Parent collaboration
References
Available upon request
Professional Description
Highly dedicated educational professional with extensive experience as a primary and Elementary Teacher, Mentor, and Director. Professional goals include; providing students with a strong academic learning environment and leading a professional and progressive teaching team. Performing administrative duties, including admissions, licensing procedures, staff training, parent communication, and outreach to the larger community.
Certification
* Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Providers
* Standard Precautions, including Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
* Immunization Training
* Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
* Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs
* Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director/Lead Teacher
Mountain Sprouts Preschool
06.2024 - 08.2025
Director of Admissions, Lower School and Montessori Director
Telluride Mountain School
01.2011 - 07.2024
Director, Lead Teacher
Rico School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher
Telluride Mountain School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Master of Education -
Loyola College
Colorado Large Childcare Center Director License -
State of Colorado
AMI Certificate -
Montessori Institute of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Rhode Island College
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