Jacqueline D. Gaines
Dover,USA
Summary
Professional with strong background in project management, ready to drive success in high-stakes environments. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and adapting to evolving requirements. Known for strong focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards. Proficient in project planning, risk management, and process improvement, bringing results-driven approach to every task.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair, Special Education
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring and supervising department staff of 20, informally observe teachers; paraprofessionals, and Adult Assistants and provide feedback; participate in formal observation and evaluation process in collaboration with content area Department Chairs, provide instructional support in collaboration with content area Department Chair; participate in hiring staff; oversee the budget – including Third Party billing; create class schedules for teachers; paraprofessionals, and Adult Assistants; hold clinical teams/grade level teams/case review meetings for students of concern to determine school-based interventions.
Adjunct Professor
Morningside College
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Facilitate online lectures, instruction, and seminars in the Graduate Program in Education, Sharon Walker School of Education. Topics include: Educational Assessment, Student Diversity and Educational Practice, and Learning Disabilities: Theory, Methods, and Practicum
Special Educator-Grades 5 - 8
Baltimore City Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Responsible for inclusive and self-contained instructional services to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP); co-planned and co-taught with regular education teachers for course content and IEPs; demonstrated effective instructional and classroom management techniques by creating Character Education Curriculum; modified lesson plans with resource teachers to accommodate the learning needs of all children; wrote modified grade level language arts and social studies curriculum; guided parents and community leaders on how to teach students with learning disabilities; developed remedial reading and math lessons and individual student learning outcomes
Adjunct Professor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Facilitated online lectures, instruction, and seminars. Topics included: Developmental Process and Acquisition of Reading, Instruction of Reading Competency, Methods of Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas Part 1, Methods of Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas Part 2, Special Education: An Overview, Effective Assessment and Teaching of Reading, Acquisition of Materials and Technology for Teaching Reading in Elementary School, Educational Assessment
Local Accountability Coordinator and State Contract Compliance Coordinator
Edison Schools
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Supported the assistant superintendent with the day-to-day operations of the district schools and staff evaluation; served as school district state test administration supervisor and school data specialist; created, presented, and maintained monthly state contractual benchmark reports, student achievement reports and teacher certification documents and reports; served as 3rd and 4th grade academic administrator to bolster teacher performance and student achievement; collaborated with parents, school community, and key education reform stakeholders in supporting student achievement and learning environment change projects; conducted bi-weekly reading and language arts staff development for 3rd and 4th grade teachers and school principals.
Academic Coach Grades 1-6
Edison Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for weekly one-on-one and small group teacher professional development in Reading across the Curriculum; conducted data analysis of all state tests, monthly benchmarks assessments, and weekly quizzes; facilitated the creation of appropriate long-range plans (yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily) for 1st -6th grades; created bi-weekly and monthly school-wide reading assessments.
Lead Teacher Grade 3
Edison Schools
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsible for modeling implementation of curriculum and integrated technology into the instructional program; provided technology training to staff and students; demonstrated effective instructional and classroom management techniques; served as a professional - development resource for school; managed a staff of over 20 and student population over 200 for Saturday classes; created Saturday School reading, math and science lesson plans for 1st-5th grade; provided weekly lesson planning and instructional guidance to 6 teachers.
General and Special Educator, Grades 1-3
Baltimore City Public Schools
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Responsible for general, inclusive and self-contained instructional services to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) in regular and special education classrooms; developed individual student learning outcomes for learning impaired students; demonstrated effective instructional and classroom management techniques for teachers in training at Coppin State University; modified lesson plans with resource teachers to accommodate the learning needs of all children; guided parents on how to teach students with learning disabilities; reporting student academic progress to school leaders; developing remedial reading and math lessons for the Summer Enrichment Program; co-planning and co-teaching with regular education teachers
Education
PhD - Educational Leadership
Northcentral University
Prescott Valley, AZ01.2014
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Studies in Education
College of Notre Dame
Baltimore, MD01.2006
MS - Transportation
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD01.1993
BS - Business Administration
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD01.1984
Skills
- Department leadership
- Educational assessment
- Special education strategy
- Teacher evaluation
- Project management
- Staff supervision
- Instructional support
- Budget management
- Data analysis
Timeline
Department Chair, Special Education
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Morningside College
01.2016 - 01.2024
Special Educator-Grades 5 - 8
Baltimore City Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2016
Adjunct Professor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2006 - 01.2010
Local Accountability Coordinator and State Contract Compliance Coordinator
Edison Schools
01.2004 - 01.2007
Academic Coach Grades 1-6
Edison Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004
Lead Teacher Grade 3
Edison Schools
01.2000 - 01.2003
General and Special Educator, Grades 1-3
Baltimore City Public Schools
01.1995 - 01.2000
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Studies in Education
College of Notre Dame
MS - Transportation
Morgan State University
BS - Business Administration
Morgan State University
PhD - Educational Leadership
Northcentral University