Angel M. Gomez
202 N. Woodland Ave, DeLand,FL
Summary
Dynamic Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs who oversees every facet of communications with strong project management and decision-making skills. Bring comprehensive knowledge of communication writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Proven skills in developing consensus at all legislative levels. Talented relationship-builder, problem-solver and leader with unique experience in governmental and legislative affairs. Enthusiastic about applying expertise toward helping the Lee County School District.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Communications & Legislative Affairs
Volusia County School District
DeLand, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Member of the Superintendent's Cabinet and leadership team
- Worke harmoniously and cooperatively with professional staff, school community and community leaders
- Identify information, which is of general interest to the public, as well as beneficial to the school district
- Strong written and verbal skills and ability to communicate with diverse publics
- Direct the writing and editing of speeches, scripts, articles, reports, proclamations, resolutions, and correspondence for School Board Members, the Superintendent of Schools, and senior staff
- Plan and execute public information programs and strategies that promote school district policies, programs, events, and priorities
- Serve as the Chief Communications Officer for Volusia County Schools through all appropriate channels, including community outreach, broadcast media, the internet, and social networks such as the use of Twitter, Facebook, Podcasts, Threads, Instagram, and other next generation communication channels
- Represent the school district at community/school functions as requested by the Superintendent
- Provide professional public relations and marketing counsel and assistance to schools and district staff, including crisis management
- Work with schools to assist schools and district departments with developing, implementing, and updating marketing strategies to promote and increase awareness of, and enrollment in, individual schools and various programs
- Develop and implement programs to recognize achievements of employees and students
- Facilitate citizen involvement programs, such as Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and district advisory committees
- Maintain a working relationship with community leaders and community organizations
- Assess community and employee opinions and attitudes with the goal of improving communication
- Provide editorial oversight, design, and distribution of publications, websites, social media products and communications to inform district personnel and the community about board, district and school programs and activities
- Collaborate with local elected officials and the Volusia County Legislative Delegation
- Create legislative updates and presentations for the Superintendent and the School Board Members during the legislative session and as part of updates throughout the year
- Plan, organize, and assist in the development and implementation of the Volusia County Schools' platform and agenda for legislative and regulatory action through a collaborative approach with the School Board, Executive leadership, and stakeholders
- Coordinate and direct department activities to facilitate legislative, business and community support for Volusia County Schools, including developing an ongoing awareness and monitoring of legislative and regulatory trends impacting the district
- Coordinate, direct, and participate in meetings with legislative, agency and non-governmental organizations officials at the state, local and national level to promote Volusia County Schools' legislative agenda and interests
- Develop and grow a personal network of contacts within Volusia County Schools, state, and national stakeholder community
- Facilitate, support, and advocate the financial and funding agenda of the Volusia County Schools throughout the legislative, agency and non-governmental organizations community.
Coordinator, Legislative Affairs and Communication
Broward County School District
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided for the development, coordination and technical assistance related to the infusion of community and business resources into schools for the purpose of addressing the needs of all students
- Recruited, in-serviced and assisted business and community partners to serve students
- Established direct lines of communication with the Superintendent's office regarding issues affecting the interests of the area schools/district
- Represented the school/Superintendent/ School Board's interests and investigate complaints and respond
- Worked cooperatively with students, teachers, parent organizations, and community groups to maintain and expand continuing communication between the office of the Superintendent/School Board and the community
- Promoted public relations and community relations activities between the school district and communities
- Assisted Superintendent and the School Board regarding community issues, laws and program issues affecting their areas of responsibility
- Coordinated activities with the Broward County Coordinating Council and governmental agencies in projects affecting schools within areas
- Kept complete up-to-date and accurate records and prepare reports as required
- Developed publications and informational materials which will assist parents in resolving problems that interfere with student learning
- Performed and promoted all activities in compliance with the equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, FL
- Participated successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual skills and proficiency related to the assignments
- Reviewed current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility
- Ensured adherence to safety rules and procedures
- Followed federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies
- Worked cooperatively with students, teachers, parent organizations, governmental agencies, and community groups to promote, maintain and expand public relations and community relations between the office of the Superintendent/School Board and the community.
Principal, Piper High School
Broward County School District
Sunrise, FL
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided the leadership and management necessary to administer and supervise all programs, policies, and activities of the school
- Ensured high quality educational experiences and services are provided to all students
- Created and maintained a safe and enriching environment.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Intern Director, Demographics & Student Assignment
Broward County School District
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted in facilitating the School Boundary Process and the School Choice Process
- Assisted in the design and presentation of specific education pilot programs and designs with local municipalities
- Collaborated with municipal elected officials, City Managers, and Educational Advisory Boards on behalf of the Demographics & Student Assignments Department
- Lead the Principal Input process for the current district-wide school enrollment study requested by the Broward School Board
- Presented at School Board workshops and APG meetings on behalf of the Demographics & Student Assignments Department
- Assisted with the design and implementation of the pilot Avaya Calling Center system
- Presented demographic data and information at Innovative Zone meetings to school principals and stakeholders.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Assistant Principal, West Broward High School
Broward County School District
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Served as Principal Designee
- Responsible for direct supervision of all classroom teachers and day-to-day operations of school
- Responsible of instructional plan development and monitoring and faculty development
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Assistant Principal, Coconut Creek High School
Broward County School District
Coconut Creek, FL
01.2007 - 07.2013
- Served as Principal Designee
- Supervised teaching and learning and proper implementation of Marzano's iObservation tool
- Conducted direct supervision of all classroom teachers and day-to-day operations of school
- Supervised instructional plan development and monitoring and faculty development
Math Teacher, Plantation High School
Broward County School District
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2000 - 06.2007
- Special Assignment – ESE behavioral specialist, assigned to the Math department and student discipline (12 grade)
- Taught daily teaching load of 6, 30-40 student, Math classes in grades 9th through 12th
- Taught courses ranging from Algebra I and Geometry to Algebra I Honors and Probability and Statistics and Pre-Calculus
- Student Activities Director and Student Government Advisor
- Created school-wide room utilization chart and bell schedules
- Designed ninth-grade center teacher and student class schedule
- In charge of textbook inventory, transportation, and facility rentals
- Student Government Advisor and Golf and Tennis coach.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
Math Teacher, Colonial High School
Orange County Public School District
Orlando, FL
07.1995 - 06.2000
- Taught courses ranging from Algebra I and Geometry to Algebra I Honor
- Student Government Advisor and Tennis coach.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of all students
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Math Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.1995
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL06.1993
Skills
- Public Relations
- Personnel Management
- Internal and External Communications
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Legislative Team Assistance
- New Legislation Tracking
- Legislative Outreach
- Legislative Research
Affiliations
- Member of the Florida Education Legislative Liaisons (2023-present).
- Member of the School Board of Broward County Diversity Committee (2004-2006).
- District Chair of the Student Suspension sub-committee for the School Board of Broward County Diversity Committee (2005).
- Member of the School Board of Broward County Facilities Task Force (2007-2012).
- Active Member of the Broward Teachers Union COPE-TIGER, the Political Action Committee of the BTU (2003-2006).
- City of Weston Commissioner – Seat 1 (2007-2016).
- Served as the City of Weston Vice-Mayor (2014-2016).
- Served as the City of Weston Main or Alternate Representative for the Broward League of Cities (2008-2016).
- Inducted into the Broward Education Foundation Education Hall of Fame (2016).
- Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents Board Member / Legislative Chair (2014-2019).
- Broward Principals' and Assistants' Association At Large Member – High School (2011-2020).
- Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents Board Member / President (2019- 2022)
Certification
State of Florida, Department of Education School Principal (All Levels) Educational Leadership (All Levels) Mathematics (Grades 6-12) Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Washington DC Certificate of Completion of the 2020-2021 ALAS National Superintendent Leadership Academy (SLA) Cohort X (ten).
Timeline
Director, Communications & Legislative Affairs
Volusia County School District
07.2022 - Current
Coordinator, Legislative Affairs and Communication
Broward County School District
04.2019 - 06.2022
Intern Director, Demographics & Student Assignment
Broward County School District
09.2018 - 04.2019
Assistant Principal, West Broward High School
Broward County School District
01.2014 - 06.2014
Principal, Piper High School
Broward County School District
01.2014 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal, Coconut Creek High School
Broward County School District
01.2007 - 07.2013
Math Teacher, Plantation High School
Broward County School District
07.2000 - 06.2007
Math Teacher, Colonial High School
Orange County Public School District
07.1995 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Math Education
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College