Barbara Gaines

Regional Office Manager at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Educational Specialist I- Instructional Technology Specialist PK-12
    Pennsylvania Department of Education
    Aug, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Instructional II Elementary K-6
    Pennsylvania Department of Education
    May, 2014
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
    • E-learning
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Regional Office Manager
      • Jul 2014 - Present

      - Oversee the regional office and assure the physical space is maintained in a safe and professional manner- Assure that the regional office staff are receiving necessary building safety trainings- Coordinate and implement all open house events, orientations, outreach efforts, and educational/social enrichment activities- Manage schedule of available space to maximize optimal usage by PA Cyber staff- Work closely with the Guidance Department to administer mandatory state testing as needed- Assure student files are maintained appropriately - Work closely with the Fine Arts Department to coordinate and promote Art Reach offerings- Communicate with visiting parents and students as needed- Work with Admissions Department to assure space is being utilized to maximize enrollment opportunities - Work closely with the supervisors of all related on-site and visiting staff- Perform any additional duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Regional Offices Show less

    • Instructional Supervisor
      • Apr 2010 - Jul 2014

      ⋅ Provide guidance and support for all students and families by developing a trusting relationship⋅ Advise students on course selection and order courses as needed⋅ Train new students and families on all PA Cyber technology⋅ Monitor student progress/attendance and serve as a resource for students and their families⋅ Maintain at least bi-weekly contact with families⋅ Communicate important school information to families via email and phone⋅ Assign interventions and supports to ensure that students have the opportunity to be successful in a cyber environment⋅ Update student academic records (contact information, grade level, grades, etc.)⋅ Create and update graduation check sheets and track graduation requirements⋅ Complete course transfers⋅ Approve final grades⋅ Make transcript requests⋅ Act as a key communicator between students, parents, teachers, facilitators and other school personnel⋅ Serve as a mentor and motivator to students⋅ Attend enrollment events, orientations, in-services, team meetings and other events requested by the Academy Leader Show less

  • WES: Health Systems Care Program
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2006 - Apr 2010

      ⋅ Educated students with behavioral and/or emotional diagnoses in literacy, math, science and social studies via whole class, small group and one to one instruction ⋅ Monitored students progress via assessments, class work and homework ⋅ Used Positive Education Program (PEP) model to reinforce positive behavior ⋅ Assisted clinician and behavioral health worker with therapeutic groups, progress notes and implementation of Re-Education (RE-ED) Principles ⋅ Administered district required testing Show less

  • Frederick Douglass Elementary School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • Teacher, Saturday School Teacher, Morning Tutor
      • Sep 2004 - Jun 2006

      ⋅ Educated students in grade five through rigorous standard driven lesson plans in the subjects of literacy, writing, science, social studies and math ⋅ Implemented test preparation interventions for students (Saturday School) ⋅ Engaged students identified as at-risk in interventions before school (2/06-6/06) ⋅ Administered tests including TerrNova, PSSA, WRAP, benchmarks, Gates MacGinitie and inquiry based tests for math, science and social studies ⋅ Demonstrated classroom management skills through positive reinforcement, praise and incentives ⋅ Received professional development in Schoolnet, Smart Boards and Odyssey Math ⋅ Effectively communicated with parents and staff Show less

  • Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School
    • Germany
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Literacy Intern Teacher
      • Sep 2001 - Jun 2004

      ⋅ Integrated Early Balanced Literacy model in accordance with the School District of Philadelphia’s curriculum ⋅ Reduced class size by using small group teaching to better assist students and increase basic skills success rates ⋅ Implemented lessons in literacy, math, science and social studies ⋅ Administered state and district required assessments to track students progress ⋅ Served as the lead teacher in the absence of the teacher of record ⋅ Integrated Early Balanced Literacy model in accordance with the School District of Philadelphia’s curriculum ⋅ Reduced class size by using small group teaching to better assist students and increase basic skills success rates ⋅ Implemented lessons in literacy, math, science and social studies ⋅ Administered state and district required assessments to track students progress ⋅ Served as the lead teacher in the absence of the teacher of record

Education

  • Drexel University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Learning Technologies
    2009 - 2011
  • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
    2001 - 2003
  • Clarion University of Pennsylvania
    BA, Sociology
    1995 - 2000
  • Central High School
    High School Diploma, College Prep
    1991 - 1995

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