GOKCEN CERAN
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
Skilled educator with over 20 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs. Driven to enhance relationships among faculty, students, and administrators. Known for being personable and outgoing, with the ability to build strong rapport across diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Principal
Parkview Elementary - Oak Grove SD
07.2022 - Current
- Elevated school performance through the implementation of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement strategies.
- Fostered stronger teacher collaboration by establishing professional learning communities with a focus on enhancing student achievement.
- Collaborated with all stakeholders to strategically allocate Title I funding, ensuring its effective use to improve student achievement.
- Implemented targeted monitoring and proactive measures to improve student attendance, organizing activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement.
- Enhanced parent engagement through the organization of workshops, meetings, and regular communication, addressing concerns and fostering support for student success.
- Instituted the Leaders in Me program to instill healthy habits in students.
- Provided instructional leadership in SEAL practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships among community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies using PBIS practices.
Assistant Principal
Piedmont Middle School - Berryessa USD
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
Assistant Principal
Sierramont Middle School - Berryessa USD
08.2015 - 07.2018
Dean of Students
Magnolia Science Academy- Santa Clara
08.2014 - 07.2015
New Teacher Program Mentor (BTSA)
Magnolia Science Academy- Santa Clara
08.2013 - 07.2014
Middle School Principal
Harmony Science Academy –Dallas, TX
08.2011 - 07.2013
Elementary School Principal
Harmony Science Academy –Dallas, TX
08.2008 - 07.2011
Dean of Academics & Science Teacher
Harmony Science Academy–Dallas, TX
07.2006 - 07.2008
Science Teacher
Harmony Science Academy / Austin, TX
08.2002 - 05.2006
Chemistry Teacher
Fatih Vatan High School / Istanbul
09.2000 - 05.2001
Product Manager
Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals, Istanbul
08.1997 - 03.2000
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
University of Texas at Tyler
01.2012
Post Baccalaureate - International Marketing
Istanbul University, Turkey
01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
01.1997
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Discipline
- Special Education
- Staff Development
- Restorative Justice Practices
- SEL Curriculum and Practices
- Curriculum Development
- Educational staff supervision
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Administrative Management
Certification
- CA - Administrative Services Credential- Clear
- CA – Single Subject Teaching Credential – Science
- TX - SBEC English as a Second Language Supplemental (ESL), Clear
- Texas Standard Principal Certification, Clear
- TX- SBEC Special Education (EC-12th), Clear
- TX- SBEC Science 4th-8th, Clear
Specialized Trainings
- SEAL Leadership Training 2023-2024
- Leader in me / Core 1 - Core 2 Trainings 2023-2024
- Trauma Competent -MTSS Training, 09/2020, 05/2021
- The National Equity Project (40 hours), 11/2020, 01/2021
- Equity Series by Milton Reynolds, 02/2020
- MTSS-Multi Tiered System of Supports District Team 2019 - 2021
- Skillful Certificated Evaluator Training, 02/2019
- AVID Leadership Training Series
- PBIS Administrator Training I-II, 12/2018
- AVID Leadership Summer Institute, 06/2018
- Institute for New and Aspiring Principals- UCLA, 06/2017
- Restorative Practices Training for Administrators, 02/2017, 2018, 2020
- TCI – De-escalation Training by SELPA
- Professional Development and Appraisal System
- Crisis Management Training Series
- Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
- Texas Principal Excellence Program Member
- Special Education Coordinators Training (60 hours)
- ESL Coordinator Training (50 hours),
References
- Joseph M. McCreary Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent / BUSD ,(408)923-1831, jmccreary@busd.net
- Chris Mosley, M.Ed, Principal, Middle School / BUSD, (510)541-4641, cmosley@busd.net
- Caprice Young, Ed.D, CEO, Magnolia Public Schools, (213) 628-3634, cyoung@magnoliapublicschools.org
- Fatih Ay, M.Ed, CEO, Harmony Public Schools, fay@harmonytx.org
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Elementary Principal
Parkview Elementary - Oak Grove SD
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Piedmont Middle School - Berryessa USD
08.2018 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Sierramont Middle School - Berryessa USD
08.2015 - 07.2018
Dean of Students
Magnolia Science Academy- Santa Clara
08.2014 - 07.2015
New Teacher Program Mentor (BTSA)
Magnolia Science Academy- Santa Clara
08.2013 - 07.2014
Middle School Principal
Harmony Science Academy –Dallas, TX
08.2011 - 07.2013
Elementary School Principal
Harmony Science Academy –Dallas, TX
08.2008 - 07.2011
Dean of Academics & Science Teacher
Harmony Science Academy–Dallas, TX
07.2006 - 07.2008
Science Teacher
Harmony Science Academy / Austin, TX
08.2002 - 05.2006
Chemistry Teacher
Fatih Vatan High School / Istanbul
09.2000 - 05.2001
Product Manager
Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals, Istanbul
08.1997 - 03.2000
Master of Education - Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
University of Texas at Tyler
Post Baccalaureate - International Marketing
Istanbul University, Turkey
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
- CA - Administrative Services Credential- Clear
- CA – Single Subject Teaching Credential – Science
- TX - SBEC English as a Second Language Supplemental (ESL), Clear
- Texas Standard Principal Certification, Clear
- TX- SBEC Special Education (EC-12th), Clear
- TX- SBEC Science 4th-8th, Clear
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