George Gulla
Miami,FL
Summary
Over 10 years as the Dean of Students at Florida Christian School. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and foster teamwork, driving significant improvements in student behavior and engagement. I developed engaging curriculam and established a mentoring program that enhanced student accountability.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Florida Christian School
08.2013 - Current
- Established a student mentoring program that matches specific students with specific mentors for the purpose of individual accountability and growth.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as classroom management and defining expectations.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student behavior.
Criminal Justice Teacher
Florida Christian School
08.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans, quizzes, and exams based on work experience, training and education.
- Implemented projects that motivated students to learn and participate.
- Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction and provided feedback to students.
- Developed and implemented relevant curriculum, lectures, assignments and exams.
Police Detective
City of Miami Police Department
05.1988 - 04.2003
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Lead investigator on many high profile cases.
- Expert witness in court on the subject of non-verbal communications.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice
Miami, FL05-1988
No Degree - Ethics & Professionalism - Train The Trainer
Southern Police Institute
Louisville, KY03-1996
No Degree - Advanced Interviews And Interrogations Techniques
Miami Police Department
Miami, FL02-1995
Skills
- Criminal law expertise
- Classroom management techniques
- Curriculum design
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Communications
- Student engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of administrators in the development of a student/parent handbook.
- Yearly evaluation of policies and procedures.
- Established a student mentor program.
- Keynote speaker at FACCS Educators Conference.
Timeline
Criminal Justice Teacher
Florida Christian School
08.2021 - Current
Dean of Students
Florida Christian School
08.2013 - Current
Police Detective
City of Miami Police Department
05.1988 - 04.2003
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice
No Degree - Ethics & Professionalism - Train The Trainer
Southern Police Institute
No Degree - Advanced Interviews And Interrogations Techniques
Miami Police Department
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