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Andrea Baker

Lewistown,PA

Summary

K-12 education professional with extensive experience across all areas of education. Specializes in family collaboration and trauma-informed practices. Proven ability to enhance student outcomes through effective communication and support strategies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Family Coach (Family Teacher Coach)

Agora Cyber Charter School
Lewistown, PA, PA
08.2012 - Current

Maintained comprehensive knowledge of curriculum, materials, graduation requirements, and truancy laws for grades K-12. Served as the primary communication liaison between students, families, and school administration.


-Trained as local state assessment coordinator for PSSA and Keystones, managing test sites and materials. Supervised assessment proctors while ensuring IEP accommodations during testing.
-Provided input during IEP meetings to support student needs and development.
Conducted live conferences with each student 1-3 times per marking period to review academic progress.
-Monitored student attendance, developing Improvement Plans for court use and completing Childline referrals as necessary.
-Coordinated local events for students and families, enhancing community engagement.

Parent Educator and Family Assessment Worker

SUM Child Development
Lewistown, PA
10.2011 - 08.2012

Evaluated eligibility for a nonprofit program focused on preventing child abuse through formulaic assessments.
Cultivated partnerships among parents, community agencies, and staff to enhance service delivery.
Designed comprehensive programs that empowered parents as key figures in nurturing and child development.

Alternative Education Teacher

PA Treatment and Healing
State College, PA
08.2011 - 10.2011

Created and executed tailored curriculum for grades 6-12 in mathematics, science, and life skills.
Counseled students expelled from their home districts until readiness for reintegration.
Managed instructional responsibilities while preparing staff to teach all subjects offered.

Youth Workfoce Specialist/Adult Education Instructor

Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11
Lewistown, PA
08.2008 - 10.2011

Educated adults in GED preparedness, computer skills, and resume composition as an adult instructor.
Guided parents and adults in financial decision-making as a Case Manager.
Assisted high school students with post-secondary career and educational choices as a Youth Workforce Specialist.

Education

Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (K-6)

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PA

High School Diploma -

Indian Valley High School
Lewistown, PA

Skills

  • Program coordination
  • Family engagement
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Empathy enhancement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Resource identification

Certification

PDE-Elementary Education (K-6)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Family Coach (Family Teacher Coach)

Agora Cyber Charter School
08.2012 - Current

Parent Educator and Family Assessment Worker

SUM Child Development
10.2011 - 08.2012

Alternative Education Teacher

PA Treatment and Healing
08.2011 - 10.2011

Youth Workfoce Specialist/Adult Education Instructor

Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11
08.2008 - 10.2011

Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certification - Elementary Education (K-6)

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Indian Valley High School