James Faint
Winchester,VA
Summary
Organized education professional experienced in Math and Science curriculum, Gifted Education, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments through collaboration and targeted interventions, ensuring all students achieve their highest potential.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
ExCEL (Gifted) Lead
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester
08.2023 - Current
- Lead and instruct ExCEL reading groups for third and fourth grade students, focusing on advanced comprehension, analysis, and discussion skills.
- Supported teachers in designing and implementing differentiated instruction that fostered higher-level thinking and enriched learning experiences for advanced students.
- Supplied resources, strategies, and model lessons to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in the classroom.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to identify and refer students for Gifted Program testing, utilizing multiple data sources and observations to ensure appropriate placements.
- Acted as a resource for best practices in gifted education, enhancing enrichment strategies across grade levels.
Interventionist
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered targeted math intervention for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade using Bridges Intervention program, addressing skill gaps and individualized learning needs.
- Assess student performance regularly and use data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and adjust intervention strategies.
- Partnered with classroom teachers to align interventions with core instruction, enhancing student success.
- Lead a team of interventionists by organizing student groups, guiding instructional practices, and assisting with data collection and analysis.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance student outcomes and program effectiveness.
Multi-Tiered System of Support Lead
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester
08.2021 - Current
- Lead the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to identify and support at-risk students.
- Collect and analyze academic, behavioral, and attendance data to monitor student progress and inform interventions.
- Facilitated monthly MTSS meetings with staff to review student data, address concerns, and determine targeted supports and interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers, specialists, and administrators to develop and implement strategies tailored to student needs.
- Ensured interventions were data-driven, monitored for progress, and adjusted for effectiveness.
Classroom Teacher
WPS, FCPS, PGCPS
09.1992 - 08.2021
- Taught 3rd through 8th grade, delivering engaging, standards-based instruction aligned to curriculum goals and pacing.
- Delivered comprehensive instruction across math, reading, writing, science, and social studies to meet diverse student needs.
- Cultivated a positive and inclusive classroom environment that enhanced student engagement and supported academic growth.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of all learners.
- Assessed student learning using formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and improve outcomes.
- Designed and scaffolded curriculum to align with multi-year Middle School Science standards.
- Developed and implemented hands-on, inquiry-based lessons to promote critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Education, Middle Education, Gifted Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Intervention strategies
- Gifted education
- Student assessment
Timeline
ExCEL (Gifted) Lead
Winchester Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Interventionist
Winchester Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Multi-Tiered System of Support Lead
Winchester Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Classroom Teacher
WPS, FCPS, PGCPS
09.1992 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Education, Middle Education, Gifted Education
California University of Pennsylvania