Aaron M. Gonzalez, PhD
12845 Brunello Cir, Clermont,FL
Summary
Educational visionary leader for over 25 years, serving and leading with commitment and integrity by providing a quality Christian eduction for students, parents, and faculty through encouragement, dedication, experience, and Christ-Centered Leadership
EDUCATION
PhD in Education Administration, Kennedy Western University, 2002
Master in Education Administration, University of Northern Iowa 1993
Bachelor in Elementary Education, Missouri Baptist University, 1991
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of School
Family Christian Center School
01.2020 - Current
- Provided students with a quality education through in academics, athletics, fine arts, extra curricular and moral principles and service in mind, body, and spirit for a Pre-K through 12th grade school of 800 students, and 100 teachers and faculty
- Developed and implemented annual strategic school wide improvement plans to effectively accomplish the mission and vision of the school and reported results and updates to the executive leadership team. and parents
- Increased Kindergarten through 12th grade student enrollment by 50% within a two year span
- Implemented, and helped coordinate plan in opening a 7th through 12th grade secondary building to accommodate growing student enrollment
- Obtained Cognia, and FLOCS school accreditation
- Established healthy school & community relationship
- Prioritize school safety and capital campaigns on school needs such as safety emergencies protocols, and security as well as developing a capital campaign on school parking, elementary playground, and more.
- Conducted teacher & staff weekly meetings
- Hired, and evaluated qualified teachers/staff, and developed an improvement plan for those teachers that needed to improve, and provided professional development for staff
- Developed a dual enrollment program with multiple universities for advance students
Education & Church Organizational Consultant
Hope International Church
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented an annual strategic plan to effectively accomplish the mission and vision of the church as it pertains to Hope Preparatory Academy
- Created a growth strategy with objectives and timeline in order to increase school enrollment and effectiveness of the overall success of the vision for the school
- Helped oversee and manage school leadership in alignment and under the authority of the Senior Pastor and support and execute the vision of Hope Church International
- Served as part of the church’s leadership team, helping to set short and long-term plans to further the impact of the ministry through godly wisdom and principles
- Worked with pastor and leadership to identify future infrastructure needs for the church
- Conducted a Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Challenges analysis for Hope Church International and the academy
- Assisted in writing out church job descriptions, and create an organizational chart for understanding ministry flow and roles of individuals
- Available to preach and teach when asked
School Headmaster
Calvary Christian Academy
07.2012 - 07.2019
- Develop students by providing excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and Christian principles and service for a school of 500 students
- Increased Pre-K through 12th grade student enrollment by 40%
- Developed and implemented annual strategic improvement plans to effectively accomplish the mission and vision of the school and reported goals and updates monthly to an advisory board
- Obtained, twice, FLOCS, and Advance-Ed School Accreditation
- Established solid school & community relationships
- Developed an annual capital campaign which included upgrades to classroom technology, new gymnasium floor & bleachers, security gated campus for safety, and other school improvements
- Conducted teacher & staff weekly meetings and devotions
- Hired, and evaluated qualified teachers/staff, and developed an improvement plan for those teachers that needed to improve, and provided professional development for staff
- Helped to oversee and increase the international student program
- Developed a dual (college) enrollment program with SEU, becoming a leading dual enrollment school
- Taught leadership college classes as an adjunct professor to high school dual enrollment students
School Administrator
Family Christian School
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Developed secondary on-line curriculum and opened a new high school for grades 9-12th grade students
- Obtained accreditation, SACS, FLOCS, and ILCS for all academic grades
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase enrollment
- Created effective communications venues for parents, community, and school stakeholders
- Assessed, identified, and prioritized areas for school improvement
- Established a parent support group to work in alignment with the mission of the school
- Developed school safety procedures, and a transitional plan for usage of new modular buildings
School Administrator
Iowa Christian Academy
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Established vision statement, global objectives, and short and long term action plans to accomplish the school's vision in working with various school committees and focus groups
- Performed the daily mission of developing leaders committed in academic excellence, integrating a consistent biblical worldview, and student character development
- Provided professional development for teachers in implementing the best practices throughout the curriculum
- Effectively addressed student discipline issues with families
- Observed and evaluated classroom teaching and instruction
- Managed the school's budget, meeting monthly with school board
- Planned and organized professional development for teaching staff
- Obtained NCA (AdvanceEd) and ACSI Accreditation for grades preschool through 12th grade
- Reported to school board and work with school sub-committees
Head Of Schools /Dean Of Students
New Life Academy
07.2000 - 07.2007
- Administrated the daily operations of a Preschool through 12th grade Christian academy of 700 students
- Assured that biblical integration was applied throughout all grade levels throughout the curriculum and classroom teaching
- Obtained NCA (AdvanceEd) Accreditation for grades preschool through 12th grade, and ACSI Accreditation
- Formulated strategic objectives and school improvement plans, including the expansion of building facilities and teaching staff
- Instituted professional development training and opportunities for teachers and staff in order to improve classroom instruction
- Collaborated with elementary and secondary principals, and school leadership teams in accomplishing the school's mission
- Implemented techniques and training for a school-wide discipline policy, along with the creation of a task force to help ensure its effectiveness
- Managed and worked within the school's budget
- Reported to the church-school's governing board
School Principal/Teacher
Agape Christian School
07.1994 - 05.2000
- Created and established a non-profit (501-C3) preschool through 12th grade Christian school
- Created and implemented by-laws, procedures and process for the effective operation of the school
- Developed a school vision, mission, and implemented effective policies, procedures, and strategies useful for student academic and character growth
- Interviewed families, and provided entry assessments for each student for effective grade placement
- Recruited, supervised, instructed, and evaluated qualified teaching staff
Skills
- Honor Christ
- Mission & Vision Oriented
- Relationship Builder and Encourager
- Servant Leader
- Effective Communicator
- Team-Build to Accomplish the Goal
- Unity Focused and Conflict Resolver
- Planner of Strategic Improvements
- Highly Effective at Student Growth
- Builder of a Culture of Excellence with Love
- 10 plus years of teaching, and 25 years of classroom observations
- Bilingual
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Head of School
Family Christian Center School
01.2020 - Current
Education & Church Organizational Consultant
Hope International Church
08.2019 - 12.2019
School Headmaster
Calvary Christian Academy
07.2012 - 07.2019
School Administrator
Family Christian School
07.2011 - 07.2012
School Administrator
Iowa Christian Academy
07.2007 - 06.2011
Head Of Schools /Dean Of Students
New Life Academy
07.2000 - 07.2007
School Principal/Teacher
Agape Christian School
07.1994 - 05.2000
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