JOHN MARK L. BARBADO, M.Ed.

As a STEM educator, I am committed to helping students develop a love for STEM at an early stage, fostering curiosity and essential skills that support future success in an ever-evolving world. Through hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and collaborative experiences, students engage deeply with STEM concepts while building analytical thinking and resilience. National assessments, such as the NAEP, highlight ongoing challenges in STEM achievement among American students, and my work contributes to addressing these gaps by promoting early engagement and foundational STEM skills. My goal is to inspire every learner, regardless of background, to embrace science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, unlocking the potential to make meaningful contributions both now and in the future.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Elementary Education, Leyte Normal State University, Philippines
  • Master of Arts in Educational Management, Mandaue City College, Philippines
  • Master of Arts in Education - Major in Administration and Supervision (CAR), Eastern Visayas State University, Philippines

Academic Experiences:

  • Elementary and Middle School STEM Teacher, New Springs Schools, Tampa, Florida, USA (January 2023 - Present)
  • STEM Club Adviser, New Springs Schools, Tampa, Florida, USA (August 2024 - Present)

  • Grade 4 Math and Science Teacher, Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy, NC, USA (September 2022 - November 2022)

  • Elementary General Education teacher, Binongtoan Central School, Philippines (April 2013 - August 2022)
  • Kindergarten Teacher, Calaasan Elementary School, Philippines (June 2012 - March 2013)
  • General Education Teacher, Good Sheperd Schools of Cavite, Philippines (June 2011 - March 2012)

Professional Memberships:

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Mathematical Society

Professional Certifications:

  • Florida Professional Educator Certificate (#14882**)
  • New Mexico Teacher License: Level Three-A Instructional Leader K-8 (#4106**)
  • Philippine Professional Teacher License (PRC #11048**)
  • TESOL/TEFL Certified (120-Hour)

Grant Funding:

  • Funded STEM project awarded by Hillsborough Education Foundation, Tampa, Florida, USA

Recognitions:

  • 2025 TEACHER OF THE YEAR - New Springs Schools
  • New Springs Schools' Most Outstanding Teacher of the Month (Feb 2024)
  • New Springs Schools' Most Dynamic Teacher of the Year (2023-2024)
  • New Springs Schools' Most Student Engagement Award (2022-2023)
  • Alangalang II District's Most Outstanding Teacher Award (2020, 2021)
  • Alangalang's Municipal Outstanding Teacher Award (2019)
  • Recognition for Exemplary Performance as Demonstration Teacher - District Level (Mar 2019)
  • High Passing Rate in Accreditation & Equivalency Test - Division Level (Nov 2017)
  • Demonstration Teacher in K-12 Training - Regional Level (Sept 2019) 
  • Meritorious Support Award for Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign (Nov 2019)

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