TIMOTHY WERT
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Dedicated Chief Academic Officer experienced in driving student growth and academic improvement within educational institutions. Developed and implemented innovative programs that enhance teaching and learning, while fostering inclusive learning environments. Focused on strategic planning and collaborative leadership to drive positive change and improve student outcomes.
Overview
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1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
BROOKSVILLE YOUTH ACADEMY
07.2025 - Current
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
BROOKSVILLE YOUTH ACADEMY
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Led development of new school within Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, focusing on neurodivergent students.
- Senior Hospital Leadership establishing a new school from the ground up within a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), with a core mission to accommodate all neurodivergent students. Integrated educational services with clinical care to create a seamless therapeutic environment.
- Established regulatory compliance protocols for new school within a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, maintaining adherence to Department of Education standards.
- Developed innovative curriculum structure for neurodivergent learners in therapeutic setting.
- Strategically designed and launched a rigorous High School curriculum framework tailored for neurodivergent learners within a therapeutic setting. This involved developing and implementing specialized programs, including.
- Vocational Classes and Work-Study Programs that successfully bridged academic learning with professional skills acquisition.
- Implemented Trauma-Informed Care principles to enhance instructional practices for students.
- Instituted a comprehensive framework of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) to develop instructional practices, enhancing engagement and success for all students. Implemented operational procedures specifically designed to support the complex learning and therapeutic needs of the student population.
- Implemented a system to Monitor and Manage Growth Data, providing data-informed Academic Guidance to instructional teams and utilizing real-time metrics to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes.
- Fostered a supportive institutional culture through engagement initiatives. by founding Culture Club for students and implementing comprehensive Academic and Professional Support programs for all staff.
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
REACH ACADEMY
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Established operational procedures, ensuring compliance with Department of Education (DOE) standards and Step Up For Students scholarship program, securing critical funding for school initiatives.
- Established the academic vision by developing and implementing core curricula for Elementary and Middle School, building a cohesive and rigorous instructional foundation at the inception of the new school.
- Developed and implemented teacher support programs to enhance professional development opportunities.
- Prioritized Teacher Support by developing and administering all HR programs, including streamlined hiring, targeted professional development, and establishing a peer-to-peer fidelity observation system to foster collaborative growth across all school departments.
- Analyzed growth data to inform strategic monitoring of educational outcomes.
- Developed and administered HR programs to support teachers, including streamlined hiring processes, targeted professional development, and a peer-to-peer fidelity observation system to enhance collaboration across departments.
- Directed and managed the National School Lunch Program, overseeing compliance, inventory ordering, and daily meal monitoring.
- Facilitated community integration by engaging with stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Forged strong relationships with community stakeholders, moderating governance discussions to effectively integrate the school into the local community.
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Focused on enhancing academic performance through curriculum innovation.
- Developed and managed comprehensive, vertically aligned curricula for both the Elementary and Middle School divisions. Demonstrated a commitment to high-level instruction by personally teaching AP, Honors, and College Credit courses.
- Ensured compliance with DOE standards and Step Up For Students scholarship program requirements while overseeing full budget cycle to maintain fiscal stability and allocate resources strategically.
- Established strong relationships with school and community stakeholders, facilitating governance discussions that advanced school mission and vision.
- Led the New Construction Project for a major school build, guiding the development from conception to completion and initiating new safety and security protocols to secure the facility and personnel.
- Led HR programs for recruitment, hiring, professional development, and performance management, fostering a supportive environment for staff growth.
- Ensured compliance with DOE standards and Step Up For Students scholarship program requirements.
LIBERAL ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR
ATHENIAN ACADEMY
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Educational Leadership & Curriculum Development
- Drove significant institutional improvement by leading the development of a new curriculum framework, which directly resulted in massive gains in student performance on yearly FSA standardized assessments.
- Oversaw instructional programs and extracurricular activities, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
- Created a peer observation system that facilitated collaborative professional development among teachers.
- Taught a broad range of subjects, including English, History, Drama, and Debate, demonstrating versatility and deep content knowledge across the humanities.
- Directed successful dramatic productions, including a challenging middle school adaptation of Hamlet, fostering student engagement and artistic expression.
- Managed international school trips, ensuring safety and logistics while providing students with meaningful cultural and historical experiences.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
FAIRHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Designed and led instructional delivery of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade faith-based curricula, enhancing engagement and relevance for middle school learners.
- Program Development & Leadership
- Established and executed comprehensive student leadership development programs within the middle school to cultivate essential skills such as teamwork, public speaking, and peer mentorship.
- Coordinated student volunteer and community outreach programs, enriching students' service-learning experiences and fostering community connections.
- Arts & Production
- Directed and managed faith-based dramatic productions, overseeing student actors while collaborating with staff on technical and creative elements to ensure successful performances.
Education
DOCTORATE - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
ACACIA UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ 10.2026 - 10.2026
GRADUATE CERTIFICATION - LEADERSHIP
HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MASTERS - HISTORY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR - ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
Skills
- Accreditation Oversight
- Executive Leadership
- Analytical skills
- Cultivating Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Financial Management
- Managing Data
- DOE compliance
- Curriculum Management
- Time Management
- Network Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Policy Building
- Human Resources
- Staff evaluations
- Board Presentations
- Community Engagement
- Partnership oversight
- Resource Development
- Project Management
- Educational Infrastructure
- Training programs
- Hiring and Onboarding
- E-learning design
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Learning Management Systems
- Design and Monitoring
- Title I and Title IV
- Digital Communication
- Curriculum design
- Instructional leadership
- School operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Staff development
- Trauma informed instruction
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Distance learning
- Budget oversight
- Faculty management
- Student retention
- Accreditation compliance
- Academic assessment
- Collaborative decisions
- Educational research
- Academic advising
- Educational technology
- Research coordination
- Course design
Personal Information
Title: DEDICATED SEVENT LEADER CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER AUTHOR/POET
Certification
- FOOD SAFETY FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES
- NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
- ABA CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- TIME MANAGEMENT MASTORY
- EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
- RUNAWAY PREVENTION
- SUICIDE PREVENTION
- HUMAN TRAFFICING
- WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
- ACTIVE SHOOTER
- THE NERODIVERGENT CLASSROOM
- ADOLESENT MENTAL HEALTH
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- CULTURE AND DIVERSITY
- CPR AND FIRST AID
- LEADING PEOPLE: CSM L COURSE
- LEADING CHANGE: CSM L COURSE
- LEADING SCHOOL STRATEGY: CSM L COURSE
Publications
- Leading Leaders Book 1: Thirty-Three Lesson in Servant Leadership
- The IceBox Journal Of Poetry 2012
- 2025 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference
- Topics:
- Cognitive Perception of Justice Impacted Youth in School Today
- Equitable Policing Among Justice Impacted Youth and Recidivism Prevention
Timeline
DOCTORATE - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
ACACIA UNIVERSITY
10.2026 - 10.2026
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
BROOKSVILLE YOUTH ACADEMY
07.2025 - Current
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
BROOKSVILLE YOUTH ACADEMY
07.2023 - 07.2025
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
REACH ACADEMY
12.2021 - 07.2023
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
06.2018 - 12.2021
LIBERAL ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR
ATHENIAN ACADEMY
08.2016 - 06.2018
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
FAIRHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2016
GRADUATE CERTIFICATION - LEADERSHIP
HARVARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MASTERS - HISTORY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR - ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS