Barak D. Stanley, Ed.D.
Educator ~ Researcher ~ Leader
Education Philosophy
Barak D. Stanley believes that every student is capable of prospering, at all instructional levels, with proper encouragement and guidance from educators. To reflect 21st-century learning, students should be immersed in a technology-infused learning environment that allows them to comprehend and master the Common Core State Standards. It is the teacher’s job to ignite a passion and desire for learning, so that students can become life-long learners whom are college and career ready. Barak believe that teachers, as leaders, must positively influence students, families, administrators, and fellow teaching staff towards a common goal of students’ social/emotional and academic success.
Education
Barak D. Stanley received his Bachelor's and Master's degree in communications, as well as his multiple subject teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton. He completed his Doctorate in Educational Technology at Boise State University. Barak's professional experiences have revolved around teaching elementary school students. He has been working in education for over ten years as a tutor, mentor, substitute teacher, full-time teacher, Categorical Resource Teacher, Summer Principal, and Vice Principal.
Leadership Experience
Downey Unified School District (July 2021-Present)
Vice Principal, Gallatin Elementary School
Implemented district initiative and instructional improvement
Assisted in planning and providing staff development
Supervised the school campus before, during and after the school day
Works with community groups to foster better communication
Downey Unified School District (June 2021-July 2021)
STEAMworks Principal, Unsworth Elementary School
Staffed, organized, and lead STEAM summer program
Supported and mentored TK-5th grade teachers ● Ensured a safe and enriching environment for students and staff
Implemented a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program schoolwide
Participated in STEAM curriculum development
Effectively managed budget to provide teacher materials and student PBIS incentives
Developed Community Time Program focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Downey Unified School District (August 2019-Present)
Categorical Resource Teacher, Unsworth Elementary School
Coordinator for Title 1 programs and EL programs
Scheduled, coordinated, and led all School Site Council and ELAC meetings
Implemented RTI support for at–risk students
Differentiated instruction based on the standards and students needs
Assisted grade level teams with student data analysis through formative and summative assessments
Serviced identified students (IEP, SST, ELL, & 504 Plan) in small group instruction
Provided guidance to staff in analyzing i-Ready data for interventions
Maintained Google Drive for entire organization to promote collaboration
Reviewed, ordered, and distributed ELA instructional materials
Initiated appropriate work orders for technology devices and classroom equipment
Planned and conducted parent educational events
Communicated with parents regarding test results, placement, and individualized academic goals
Effectively engaged two-way communication with parents using technology
Utilized the 4 C’s to enhance lessons
Implemented Marzano’s 21st Century Learning strategies
Emphasized vocabulary and academic language improvement
Taught Big 5 of Literacy: Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension
Developed a class library and school innovation lab to promote literacy
Created technology-infused lessons
Aligned materials to address CCSS shifts
Utilized Balanced Literacy for ELA
Led the implementation of flexible seating with the fourth-grade team to enhance student engagement
Employed Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) for math
Obtained Character Counts 5.0 Certificate
Teaching Experience
Downey Unified School District (August 2016-May 2019)
Elementary School Teacher, Rio Hondo Elementary School
Taught first-grade (2 years) and fourth-grade (1 year)
Fourth-Grade PLC/Grade Level Lead Teacher
Teacher Technology Lead (TTL) for entire school
Recruited to mentor, observe, and support a new teacher to help enhance behavior management
Served as a First-grade ELA Curriculum Writing Member (2 years)
Trained in Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
STEAMworks, Downey Unified School District (June 2018-July 2018)
K/1st Grade School Teacher, Rio Hondo Elementary
STEAM instruction to kindergarten and first grade students
Utilized Project-based learning (PBL)
Integrated gamification into lessons to increase engagement
Barstow Unified School District (August 2015-June 2016)
1st/2nd Grade School Teacher, Skyline North Elementary School
Led whole and small group instruction to differentiate for first- and second-grade students
Implemented PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
Assisted PTA to fundraise over $2,000
College for Kids, Mission Viejo, CA (June 2011-August 2015)
Lead Recreational Guide
Successfully scheduled, evaluated, and supervised 15 recreational leaders
Managed staff members and children to create a safe and thriving environment
Taught a variety of classes
Fullerton School District (October 2013-June 2015)
Anaheim Union High School District
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
Taught K-12 in multiple subjects, math, science, ELA, history, P.E., Chinese, Drama, & Music
Instituted positive management strategies to support challenging behaviors
Preferred substitute for over 20 teachers
Department of Communications, CSUF (January 2014-December 2014)
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Assisted faculty with instruction, exams, grading essays, and mentoring students
Delivered lessons about social media, and research and theory
Created and implemented study plans to increase students’ learning and grades
America Reads and Counts, CSUF (October 2010-May 2013)
Tutor/Teacher’s Aide
Tutored and mentored students in grades K-6 to positively affect their reading and math skills
Assisted with any activities that benefited the students’ educational growth
Supported students’ technological development
Kids Factory, Lake Forest, CA (September 2007-August 2009)
Recreational Leader
Coordinated a free after school program for low SES elementary school students
Facilitated physical education development to improve students’ health
Implemented fun and interactive sport games