Sergio Gouveia
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Strategic educator, founder, and veteran with experience spanning military operations, international logistics, and curriculum design. Founder of Second Bell Lab (launching June 2026), a scalable after-school model integrating academics, structured physical training, and applied skill development to address the national 3–6 PM gap in adolescent supervision and development. The initiative forms the basis of a U.S. EB-2 National Interest Waiver petition grounded in measurable academic accountability, embodied learning, and youth workforce readiness.
Holds a Master of Education from Arizona State University with expertise in adolescent development, program design, and performance-based implementation. Proven leader in high-pressure environments with strengths in operational logistics, strategic planning, and mission execution. Combines disciplined execution with entrepreneurial vision to design systems that translate concept into scalable, real-world impact.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Director
Second Bell Lab
Phoenix, AZ
06.2026 - Current
- Institutional Vision: Orchestrated a hybrid after-school facility blending the accessibility of public schools with the elite standards of private training.
- Integrated Formation: Developed a five-pillar developmental system (Academics, Physical Training, Rhetoric, Money Management, and Entrepreneurship) to restore the link between cognitive mastery and physical vitality.
- National Impact: Project predicated on an NIW petition for 'Substantial Merit and National Importance,' specifically addressing the limited ability of traditional schools to inculcate embodied knowledge through integrated physical activity.
Project Visionary & Lead
SigMeme (App Store)
02.2026 - Current
- Concept Development: Conceived and directed the launch of a high-engagement, swipe-based meme rating application, managing the workflow between front-end and back-end programmers to achieve the product vision.
- Safety & Moderation: Orchestrated the integration of human and AI-moderation layers to ensure a safe environment for all ages.
- Privacy-First Design: Engineered a system focusing on global leaderboards and anonymous ranking while maintaining a commitment to minimal user data capture.
Elementary Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Instructional Adaptation: Lead diverse classrooms, attend IEP meetings, and identify knowledge gaps to structure instruction with appropriate modifications.
Curriculum Leadership: Member of the 2024 Social Studies Curriculum Selection Committee; collaborated in the evaluation and adoption of the Savvas Social Studies platform.
Software Proficiency: Expert use of Synergy Gradebook, Savvas Social Studies, iReady, HMH Language Arts, and McGraw Hill Science.
Athletic Leadership: Coach 5/6 intramural sports and lead after-school programs focused on healthy lifestyles and movement.
Creative Content & Copywriting (Freelance)
International
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Multilingual Communications: Translated German product catalogues for Sunlab GmbH/Thomann and edited German-to-English translations to resonate with American audiences.
- Graphic Design: Drafted promotional assets and posters for local events across Honduras, Canada, and the United States.
- Event Logistics: Maintained a floating, COVID-compliant block party series (2020) in Barrie, Ontario, integrating local artwork and live entertainment.
Reservist
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Combat Deployment (Afghanistan): Served as Driver/Gunner for CIMIC (Sept 2008 – April 2009); responsible for escort, transport, and security for Key Leader Engagements (KLEs).
- Technical Qualifications: Qualified on the RG31 Nyala armored vehicle and Remote Weapon System (RWS).
- Used full spectrum of advanced, combat-care first-aid to treat casualties during operations in Afghanistan
- Logistics & Medical: Served as Quartermaster (2005, 2010) managing military inventories. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) qualified.
- Discharge: Voluntary Release (Equivalent to Honorable Circumstances).
- Canadian Armed Forces
Education
M.Ed. - Elementary
Arizona State University
01-2024
B.A. - History
McMaster University
01-2011
Skills
- Google IT Support Cert: (In Progress)
- Certifications: PADI Divemaster, TCCC (Military Medical)
- Languages: Native English, Professional Working Proficiency in Spanish, Basic German and French
- Creative Arts: Multi-instrumentalist (Drums, Guitar, Vocals) and songwriter; active in the Phoenix Roosevelt Row arts community
- Digital Tools: Proficiency in ChatGPT 52, Grok 4, and educational LMS platforms
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Strategic thinking
- L (motorcycle) endorsement and ability to drive manual with clean record
Accomplishments
- Published blog post, "Absent the Messenger," featured on front page of Wordpress in April 2013
- Larry Sayers' Prize for East Asian History, 2009/2010 academic year
- 2010 recipient of Canadian Forces' Chief of Defence Staff commendation for life-saving actions performed on AMerican coalition allies during January 2009 IED mass-casualty incident in Maywand, Afghanistan
Certification
- Google IT Support Cert: (In Progress)
- Certifications: PADI Divemaster, TCCC (Military Medical).
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Languages: Native English, Professional Working Proficiency in German, Basic Spanish.
Timeline
Founder & Director
Second Bell Lab
06.2026 - Current
Project Visionary & Lead
SigMeme (App Store)
02.2026 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School District
01.2023 - Current
Creative Content & Copywriting (Freelance)
01.2017 - 01.2022
Reservist
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
01.2003 - 01.2013
B.A. - History
McMaster University
M.Ed. - Elementary
Arizona State University