Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
2016 Corporate Teacher of the Year
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Danny Gaines

Bear,DE

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Wilmington Job Corps, graduating 93% of students. Expert in project-based learning and fostering parent-teacher communication. Skilled in creating supportive environments that enhance academic and social growth. Adept at problem-solving and team collaboration, driving student success through innovative teaching methods and comprehensive training materials.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Upper School Teacher

Red Lion Christian Academy
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address individual needs.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.

Gainesplace Homeschool - Headmaster/Teacher

Delaware Department of Education
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Administrated annual enrollees attendance and grading reports to Delaware Department of Education.
  • Constructed students' annual grading transcripts.
  • Taught Core Subjects: Bible, Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
  • Enhanced student performance through regular teacher evaluations and targeted professional development programs.
  • Sought out extra-curricular activities for enrollees through Delaware Homeschoolers' Organization

Disabilities Coordinator: Lead Teacher

Wilmington Job Corps
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Continued Teaching Penn Foster High School students (Ages 16 through 23 Yrs.) towards their earning diplomas.
  • Graduated 233 out 250 enrollees under my teaching tenure.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new staff, leading to quicker onboarding and higher initial productivity levels.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

High School Teacher: Distance Education (Online)

Wilmington Job Corps
07.2011 - 08.2016
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
  • Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.

Physical Education Teacher /( ABE ) Instructor

Tulsa Public Schools
09.2000 - 12.2007
  • Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Taught GED Prep Courses: Math Computation, Applied Mathematics, Language Arts - Reading, Language Arts - Writing, Science and Social Studies to Adult Enrollees.

Education

Supervisor - Supervision

Management Training Corporate University
500 N Marketplace Dr. #100, Centerville, UT 84014
10-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Health & Physical Education

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
06-1981

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Physical education techniques
  • Project-based learning
  • Activity planning
  • Safety awareness

Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.

Certification

  • Teacher Certification in Health Education (5 - 12), [Delaware Department of Education] - 2011 to Present
  • Teacher Certification in Physical Education (K - 12), [Delaware Department of Education] - 2012 to Present
  • Supervisory Certification in Corporate Management [Managment Training Corporation] - 2009 to Present

Timeline

Upper School Teacher

Red Lion Christian Academy
08.2022 - 06.2025

Gainesplace Homeschool - Headmaster/Teacher

Delaware Department of Education
08.2019 - 06.2021

Disabilities Coordinator: Lead Teacher

Wilmington Job Corps
09.2016 - 12.2017

High School Teacher: Distance Education (Online)

Wilmington Job Corps
07.2011 - 08.2016

Physical Education Teacher /( ABE ) Instructor

Tulsa Public Schools
09.2000 - 12.2007

Supervisor - Supervision

Management Training Corporate University

Bachelor of Arts - Health & Physical Education

Rowan University

2016 Corporate Teacher of the Year

This award was voted on by my colleges to earn Wilmington Job Corps Center 2016 Teacher of the Year.

This award was submitted to Corporate Office among 24 Centers Nationwide.

I was awarded Management Training Corporation 2016 Teacher of the Year.   

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