Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in Civics Education, Student Equity and Empowerment, and School Safety through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities. Well-versed teacher meeting students needs through student-centered pedagogy.
Hi, I’m
Steven M. Carlo
Graduate Researcher And Former K-12 Educator
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
University Of Florida, College Of EducationGainesville, FL
Graduate Research Assistant
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Researched information regarding school safety, discipline, equity, and superintendent turnover to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations and submission to peer-review journals.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Recruited, interviewed, and systematically coded over 10 participants for NTOTY research.
Broward County Public Schools (Various Locations)Fort Lauderdale, FL
Social Studies Teacher and Department Head
08.2006 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Public, Title 1, Middle School Civics Teacher with 90+% End of Course Passing rate 7 of last 8 years!
- Developed differentiated instructional lessons for classroom use and encouraged active student participation through Project-Based Learning and Gamification strategies.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into Civics and American History curriculum.
- As Department Head: Oversaw implementation of 7th grade Civics EOC progress monitoring and subsequent curricular adjustments.
- Previous schools: Gulfstream Academy K-8, Gulfstream Early Learning Center, Miramar Community Schools, Coral Glades HS, Hollywood Hills HS, Miramar HS
Education
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Ph.D. from Educational Leadership; Focus On Education Policy
08.2020 - 05.2024
University Overview
Christian Leaders CollegeSpring Lake, MI
Associate of Arts from Divinity
08.2018 - 06.2020
University Overview
Nova Southeastern UniversityDavie, FL
Master of Science from Education Law
08.2016 - 05.2018
University Overview
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
Bachelor of Arts from History With Teacher Cert Coursework
08.2004 - 05.2006
University Overview
Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
08.2002 - 06.2004
University Overview
Skills
Academic research
undefinedUniversity and Education Service and Accolades
University and Education Service and Accolades
Search Committee Member for Clinical Educator Position (Spring 2022)
Peer Reviewer for UF Journal of Undergraduate Research (Fall 2022 and Fall 2023)
Treasurer for UF Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (2022-2023)
Co-Director of UF College of Education Research Symposium (Event April 2023)
Peer Reviewer for SAGE Publications' Educational Policy (2023)
Conferences and Workshops
Conferences and Workshops
FALL 2021
AERA Affiliated: Improving Data for School Discipline Research hosted at UF: Roundtable Session
Florida Education Research Association: Poster Session
SPRING 2022
UF College of Education Research Symposium: Poster and Paper Sessions
Association for Education Finance and Policy: Paper Session
FALL 2022
Florida Education Research Association: Paper Session
Education Law Association: Roundtable Session
SPRING 2023
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Winter Training Workshop
Eastern Education Research Association: Poster Session
American Education Research Association: Paper Session
FALL 2023 (Upcoming)
University Council for Education Administration: Two Paper Sessions (Proposals Accepted)
Publications and Manuscripts Under Review
Publications and Manuscripts Under Review
Redding, C. & Carlo, S. (Educational Policy; in press). The adoption of mandatory test-based reading retention policies: An event history analysis.
Thomas, C., McElhattan, L., & Carlo, S. (West's Education Law Reporter; in press). Legal Literacy and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Comparing the Education Law Knowledge of Practicing Educators and Large Language Models Like ChatGPT.
Curran, F.C., Carlo, S., & Harris, K. (Review of Education Research; R&R). Making the Data Visible: A Systematic Review of Systems-Level Data Dashboards for Leadership and Policy in Education.
Redding, C. & Carlo, S. (Education Evaluation and Policy Analysis; under review). Superintendent Turnover and Student Achievement: A Two-State Analysis.
Ongoing Research
Ongoing Research
Carlo, S. & Curran, F.C. "Exclusionary discipline and constrained resources: Do schools with lower personnel to student ratios use exclusionary discipline at higher rates?" [Final Edits]
Carlo, S. "Superintendent Indictment Creates Conflicted School Board: A Broward County Case Study" [Final Edits]
Carlo, S. "High-Stakes civics: An event history analysis" [Final Edits]
Carlo,S. & Shin, J. "A deeper look at Florida's Civics education bills: An application of Natural Language Processing" [Writing Results]
Certification
Florida Teaching Certification ID 1031375
Service to the Community
Service to the Community
Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for Life Safety Ed (2018- present)
Exec.V.P. of the Police Athletic League of Hallandale Beach Board (2014-2020)
Member of the Hallandale Beach Education Advisory Board (2013-2020)
Member of the Broward County Education Advisory Board (2018-2020)
Team Captain of Gulfstream Academy for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life (2009-2016)
Citywide Event Chair of Hallandale Beach for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life (2010-2012)
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Florida, College Of Education
08.2020 - Current
University of Florida
Ph.D. from Educational Leadership; Focus On Education Policy
08.2020 - 05.2024
Christian Leaders College
Associate of Arts from Divinity
08.2018 - 06.2020
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science from Education Law
08.2016 - 05.2018
Social Studies Teacher and Department Head
Broward County Public Schools (Various Locations)
08.2006 - 06.2020
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts from History With Teacher Cert Coursework
08.2004 - 05.2006
Broward College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
08.2002 - 06.2004
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