KELLY SINES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Philadelphia FIGHT, Critical Path Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
Adult Education Supervisor 2018 - Present
● Oversee development and delivery of high-quality courses for adult learners including adult basic
education, high school equivalency preparation, and digital literacy classes
● Ensure that curricula are standards-aligned, project-based, and delivered with the highest level
of quality by all instructors
● Maintain class schedules, ensuring the availability of instructional hours sufficient to meet
learner needs and funding goals
● Manage student retention efforts, including working closely with instructors and transition
coaches to identify opportunities to support learners
● Provide direct supervision for full- and part-time instructors in ABE/GED and digital literacy
● Develop, facilitate, and assess ongoing professional development, class observation, and
feedback to support teaching practices of instructional staff
● Collect, analyze, and report program data to Learning Center Director and grant funders

Independent Contractor for Educational Services

Philadelphia, PA
Online Course Facilitator 2016 - Present
● Facilitate Canvas courses designed by the Philadelphia Office of Adult Education for both adult
learners, educators and learning practitioners using best practices for online learning
● Create online learning environments that engender student participation and cohesiveness
● Coach learners to reach their educational goals and engage classroom assistants to help
learners reach deadlines and course goals
● Provide feedback to coordinators and instructional designers for course improvement

Temple University, Center for Social Policy & Community Development

Philadelphia, PA
Tutor Coordinator 2015 - 2018
● Created management systems for recruiting, hiring, screening, training, and supporting 20+
student workers and volunteer tutors
● Designed professional development training and provided opportunities for enhanced skill
development for volunteer instructional staff
● Collaborated with a team of supportive service providers to maximize the value of tutoring staff
and enhance the learning experience of adult students
● Developed guidelines, policies and procedures for student and community tutors based on
and impacted by agency, program, and funder requirements

Instructor 2012 - 2018

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● Designed and delivered academic-focused lesson plans with an emphasis on utilizing adult
learning theory best practices, including blended learning models of instructional delivery
● Established and maintained classroom environments conducive to learning, sharing, and growing
● Collaborated with case management and partner agencies to best serve shared students
● Developed, facilitated, evaluated, and redesigned business writing training modules for
participants in a community health workers program
● Implemented instructional technology into lessons utilizing various platforms
Data Quality Specialist 2013 - 2015
● Supported, designed, and coordinated data entry procedures for program using multiple
databases, including the e-Data v.2 system
● Conducted data queries to ensure completeness and accuracy of data reports
● Collected, maintained, and tracked paper and electronic records
● Presented data to team and developed suggestions for program and data process improvement

Opportunities for Chenango, Inc.

Norwich, NY
Program Director, Literacy Volunteers of Chenango County 2010 - 2011
● Managed overall development of the Literacy Volunteers program (budgeting, writing and
submitting grant proposals, recruitment and training of staff, leading an advisory board and
collaborating with partner agencies and statewide affiliates)
● Lead the organization and coordination of a successful program accreditation process
Program Coordinator, Literacy Volunteers of Chenango County 2006 - 2011
● Responsible for intake, matching, and tutor follow-up of adult basic literacy and ESL students
● Coordinated recruitment, support, and training efforts for tutors and students
● Developed and taught curriculum for computer training component of job skills program

EDUCATION
Temple University​, Master of Education, ​Adult & Organizational Development​, May 2018
Temple University​, ​Instructional Learning Technologies Graduate Certificate​, May 2015
State University of New York at Oswego​, Bachelor of Arts,​ English​, May 2006

PROJECTS, PRESENTATIONS & TRAINING

Presenter​, “Brain Friendly Lectures: 3+ Strategies for Increasing Learning Outcomes with Adult Learners,” ​Philadelphia FIGHT
All Education Department Meeting​, May 2019

Presenter​, “Creating Space: Building a Learning Center that Addresses Health Literacy and the Digital Divide,” ​Net Inclusion
Conference, ​April 2019.

Presenter​, “Empowering Students Through Metacognition: Active Learning Strategies and Tools,” ​Philadelphia FIGHT Adult
Education Staff Presentation,​ June 2018

Teacher Coach,​ ​Pennsylvania Adult Education Professional Development System​,​ ​researched and developed solutions to
issues or questions teachers were experiencing.

Co-Presenter​, “Integrating Technology into the 2014 GED Classroom,” ​2014 National Transition Network Conference ​and
COABE PAACE National Conference​, November & March, respectively, 2014