Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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ORLANDO GOODWIN

Riverview,FL

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Hillsborough County Public Schools, enhancing student achievement through data-driven strategies and fostering strong parent engagement. Skilled in instructional leadership and building positive relationships, I successfully implemented mentorship programs and improved school performance, creating a supportive and high-expectation academic community.

Overview

42
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Assistant Principal, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
07.2021 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Assistant Principal, North Tampa Success Center
07.2018 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
  • Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
  • Implemented mentorship program, pairing experienced teachers with new hires for professional growth.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.

Hillsborough County School District

Teacher/Business Manager Hillsborough H.S.
01.2006 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
  • Spearheaded mentorship program for at-risk students, contributing to improved academic and behavioral outcomes.

U.S. Army Active Duty

Lieutenant Colonel
09.1982 - 02.2006

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL

Ph.D. from Educational Leadership And Management
12-2016

Royal Military College of Canada
Ontario, CANADA

Master of Science from War Studies (International Conflict)
05-1999

University Overview

War Studies is a multi-disciplinary programme that provides students with the opportunity to explore human conflicts in any or all of its military, diplomatic, social, political, psychological or economic dimensions. It brings scholarly insight and academic discipline to bear on the practical issues of defense policy, strategic planning as well as the operational aspects of modern conflict.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Master of Arts from Administration
12-1994

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Science from Political Science
06-1982

Skills

  • Educational leadership
  • Effective parent outreach
  • Student engagement
  • Coordination of facility maintenance and logistics

Accomplishments

  • Managed school operations for 1100 students.
  • Supervised team of 75 staff members.
  • Awarded School District Excellence in Action Award for support for students and parents in the Exceptional Student Education program.

Affiliations

Florida Association of School Administrators

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. (Tampa Alumni Chapter)

Special Forces Association

Signal Corps Regimental Association

Association of the United States Army

Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Assistant Principal, Rodgers Middle Magnet School

Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2021 - 12.2024

Assistant Principal, North Tampa Success Center

Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021

Teacher/Business Manager Hillsborough H.S.

Hillsborough County School District
01.2006 - 07.2019

Lieutenant Colonel

U.S. Army Active Duty
09.1982 - 02.2006

Nova Southeastern University

Ph.D. from Educational Leadership And Management

Royal Military College of Canada

Master of Science from War Studies (International Conflict)

Central Michigan University

Master of Arts from Administration

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science from Political Science
ORLANDO GOODWIN