Kevin Gear

Highly experienced educator, business owner, and general contractor with over 30+ years of knowledge and experience in various education and commercial/residential construction roles.

The beginning of my career started in education as a educator teaching welding and construction. From there I progressed teaching different subjects and eventually became a Assistant Vice Principle. My growth continued as I began training principles and super intendants as an Administrative Specialist at Region 20 Education Service Center.

I then moved on to open my own business, Gear Consulting Services. The business quickly grew from working on residential properties to commercial projects valued as high as two million dollars.

I am currently looking to apply my vast experience to a role where I can excell and be apart of a wonderful and growing organization.

• LEADERSHIP TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT, Dynamic, innovative and experienced Leadership Training and Development professional holding dual Masters Degrees in Management and Special Education, demonstrating experience in instructional needs assessment and curriculum development on a large scale. Experienced "Instructor's instructor", recognized for developing strong and sustainable training initiatives targeting student achievement., Administrator charged with restructuring Special Education and 504 at John F. Kennedy High School., Independent Consultant offering services as a TAKS facilitator and middle school administrator at Medina Valley Independent School District., Utilize a wide variety of technology-driven formats including hardware, software, and capable of providing Special Education Legal, Ethical, and Procedural training requirements.
• Core Competencies, Administrator/Teacher Staff Development, Conflict Resolution, Technology Savvy, Program Organization, Behavioral Observation/Identification, Curriculum Development, Educational Consultant
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Gear Consulting Services, Hondo, TX, 2007 - Present, Consultant 2005 - 2007 Knowledgeable learning consultant and TAKS facilitator and middle school administrator at Medina Valley Independent School District. Served as independent consultant as school Safety Auditor for ESC-Region 20, audited and inspected campus buildings, facilities, and utilities, documenting with Excel and PPT. Provided Commercial Insurance Adjustment expertise for commercial and residential properties damaged by weather events, accurately assessing levels of damage and documenting necessary repairs for client indemnification. Utilized drafting software to sketch property, and subcontractor requirements needed, accurately developing final reports that include cost analysis and final costs to implement needed repairs., Assist low performing school districts, targeting Medina Valley I.S.D. as a TEA Liaison, and Special Education compliance monitor charged with conducting comprehensive needs assessments, facilitating curricular improvements, and implementing needed additions to district and campus planning targeting progressive increases in student achievement., Education Service Center . Region 20, San Antonio, TX, 2002 - 2005, Administrative Specialist Provided training in the Texas Professional Development and Appraisal system, Instructional Leadership and Development, Site Based Decision Making training initiatives and District Effectiveness and Compliance. Served as Technology Instructor for teachers with courses taught in PowerPoint in the Classroom, Advanced PowerPoint, Excel in the Classroom, Cyber field trips, Use of the Internet, and Curriculum Using Technology. Served as Director for The First Time Campus Administrator Academy, and The Academy for Central Office and Campus Administrators.
• ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE, (Details available upon request)
• EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS, MA, Mid-Level Management - Our Lady of the Lake University, MA, Special Education - Our Lady of the Lake University, BS, Criminal Justice Minor: Business Management - Southwest Texas State University, AS, Aviation Technology and Aeronautical Science - Southwest Texas Junior College