James W. Gaines, Jr. Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 ~ 240.203.7170 ~ jwgainesjr25@gmail.com

ADJUNCT FACULTY / MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR

Team Leadership & Development ● Applied & Computational Mathematics

Strong Content Knowledge ● Professional Communications ● Vision, Execution, & Strategy

Dedicated Mathematics Instructor with years of experience leading educational initiatives as private tutor, community college

faculty, and public in-school math facilitator. Outstanding communicator and leader; strong ability to listen, assess needs, and

develop rational, functional solutions. MS, Applied & Computational Mathematics, Bowie State University, 2013.

Team Player and Natural Leader: Take ownership of roles not assigned and lead new programs; monitor group

progress, develop tactics to address issues, and initiate support activities.

Recognition: Promoted from consultant to full-time position at Tree of Life Public Charter School; gradually assigned high

profile roles, such as Acting Principal, Testing Coordinator, and Team Lead for PRAXIS exams.

Repeatedly noted by parents and team members for professional demeanor and interpersonal communication skills.

MATHEMATICS ACADEMIC and TEACHING EXPERIENCE

TREE OF LIFE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, Washington, DC 2006-Present Educational Facilitator Mathematics (2008-Present)

Coach teachers on math instruction to students at charter school serving population of challenged children (K-8). Monitor math

instruction, assess test results for grades, pinpoint groups and individuals for more instruction, and develop strategies to

improve student group and individual math performance on standardized tests.

Draft, present, and personally introduce professional development training; identify “best practices” and promote / facilitate

adoption within school; implement / lead staff training on web-based tool (Renaissance Learning).

Team with teachers to present lessons; worked as in-class assistant to students who did not understand math lessons.

Personally teach selected middle school students using web-based instruction to improve math scores.

Key Accomplishments

Data Analysis: Train teachers on how to analyze test data (quarterly assessments and classroom data) to determine

student’s strengths and weaknesses. Work with teachers to develop re-teach plans for skills student did not master.

Books / Math Manipulatives: Take charge of coordinating relevant learning tools to assist math instruction; order

appropriate books and math manipulatives for grades K through 8.

Testing Coordination: Based on organizational skills, selected to take ownership of all major testing efforts at school.

Order and distribute materials, train 30+ staff members in correct procedures, and monitor testing personally.

Acting Principal: Appointed to serve as Acting Principal when Principal and Assistant Principal are out of building.

Praxis Exams: Continuously evaluate skills of teachers, uncover math areas needing improvement, and craft program to

assist teachers in taking Praxis exams; personally teach classes to teachers.

Student Successes: Directly tutor(ed) students and improve(d) individual skills; instrumental in assisting many students to

enter recognized high schools, such as Banneker HS & McKinley Tech (2 of the top schools in District of Columbia).

Chess Program: Introduced school chess program; led student groups to tournaments.

PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Largo, MD 2001-2002; 2008

Adjunct Professor, Developmental Mathematics (Spring, Summer 2008)

Taught Introductory Algebra to students. Managed grades and classroom progress, used web-based application (EducoSoft) for

daily lessons, and communicated with students via email. Administered and graded class work, homework, quizzes, and tests.

Substituted for other teachers when needed.

Math Tutor (2001-2002)

Assisted teachers in instructing developmental math students. Worked one-on-one and in small group settings with students in

math lab; monitored student progress throughout semester and communicated issues to instructors

PROFESSIONAL TUTORING EXPERIENCE

GREATERGAINS TUTORING, Upper Marlboro, MD 2002-Present

Math Tutor

Provide in-home tutoring to students in the D.C. Metropolitan area, primarily focusing on the math that ranges from Arithmetic

to Calculus I. Assist students and adults prepare for math portion for standardized exams such as the SAT, HSA,

ParaProfessional Exam, PRAXIS I and II. Developed half-day and full-day SAT math workshops for local organizations.

JAMES W. GAINES, JR. – pg. 2

(GREATERGAINS TUTORING – continued)

client: EDUCATIONAL DIMENSIONS, INC., Largo, MD, (2005-2008)

Instructional Specialist (Training)

Taught teachers and teacher’s aides as Primary Math Instructor in preparation for the PRAXIS I, PRAXIS II (0061

Math) and Para-Professional Exams in Washington, D.C. Coordinated and conducted math study groups and tutorial

sessions with teachers and teacher’s aides.

Key Accomplishments

Curriculum Development: Prepared and developed curriculum for instruction on math subjects, including

Arithmetic, Algebra (I, II, Linear), Trigonometry, Geometry (Plane, Coordinate, Solid) and Calculus.

Local School Plans: Partnered with D.C. schools to prepare Local School Plans for upcoming year; assisted

teams to develop presentations for teachers and administrators.

client: ERHKY’S LEARNING CENTER, Fort Washington, MD, (2005-2006)

Mentor Coordinator / Tutor

Collected, verified, and mailed mentor reports to social workers on monthly basis. Provided academic remediation,

homework assistance, GED preparation activities, and general guidance to students. Corresponded with social

workers on specific tutoring issues; worked with center coordinator to develop programs for mentors.

Key Accomplishments Reporting Standards: Wrote reporting standards and templates and responded to mentor concerns and questions

regarding reporting process.

Leadership Training: Collaborated with center coordinator to develop programs for Leadership Training;

presented specific workshops during Leadership Training

client: LEARNING STRATEGIES, Silver Spring, MD, (1999-2002)

SAT Math Instructor / Math Tutor

Taught students and adults taking college level math courses as primary instructor for monthly SAT math workshops.

Developed math curriculum for use on Learning Strategies website.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, Washington, DC 2000-2005

Managing Director, Professional Practice

Directed development and execution of knowledge generating programs for professional development of AIA members.

Oversaw programs for 20 interest areas available to over 74,000 association members. Prepared and managed departmental

budget with $1.8M revenue target; managed team of 11 professionals.

IDEA INTEGRATION (formerly Perspective Technology), Vienna, VA 1998-2000

Senior Consultant

Managed and participated on teams to test system solutions for business clients. Supervised from one to 4 team members.

ACCENTURE, Washington, D.C. 1992-1998

Senior Consultant

Managed and participated on teams that tested system solutions for telecommunication clients.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Masters of Science/Applied and Computational Mathematics, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Golden Key International Honor Society

Courses to meet math credit prerequisites for Bowie State, Prince Georges Community College, Largo, MD

Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society

Bachelor of Science/Architecture, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD

Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

Membership:

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics