James Gaines
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Innovative educator with over 15 years of experience driving curriculum strategies and professional development. Skilled in classroom management and inclusive teaching, dedicated to enhancing student learning outcomes through collaborative partnerships and targeted instructional practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Teacher
North East Ind School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2018 - 09.2025
- Formulated and applied curriculum strategies aimed at enhancing student learning experiences.
- Mentored and guided new teachers, fostering professional growth and collaboration within instructional teams.
- Assessed student performance metrics to identify trends and facilitate targeted instructional modifications.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focusing on best teaching practices and instructional technology integration.
- Engaged with administration to align curriculum development with district priorities and compliance with state educational standards.
- Championed initiatives that fostered inclusive education and effectively addressed diverse learner needs.
Instructional Design Lead
Accenture Services
San Antonio, TX
09.2003 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented design strategies focused on creating innovative solutions for clients while improving user engagement.
- Mentored junior designers in teams from 1 to 100 across the globe, fostering skill development and creative collaboration within the team.
- Coordinated efforts with diverse teams to ensure design strategy aligns with overarching business goals and project objectives.
- Executed design thinking methodologies to enhance process efficiency and project outcomes.
- Evaluated emerging design trends, integrating relevant techniques to maintain competitive edge in projects.
- Increased customer satisfaction by incorporating user feedback into iterative design improvements for web and mobile applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History/Government
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, TXSkills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum alignment
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Inclusive teaching
- Project-based learning
- Formative/Summative assessment
- School leadership
- Education management
- Mentoring new teachers
- Online learning platforms
- Classroom management
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Student-centered learning
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Texas teaching credential
Timeline
Master Teacher
North East Ind School District
08.2018 - 09.2025
Instructional Design Lead
Accenture Services
09.2003 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - History/Government
The University of Texas At Austin