Assistant Director Financial Aid
Resume:
Calvin S. Gooch, Ed.D.
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Career Focus: Professional Position
Scholar with extensive research in educational administration and leadership.
Instructor with a deep interest in enriching the lives of students through instruction and motivation.
Education administrator with a reputation as a respected, compassionate, and impactful school leader.
Philanthropy advocate who has created programs that helped enrich the surrounding community.
OVERVIEW:
Strong background in high-level administration roles within large and complex metropolitan school districts.
Several years of experience in classroom instruction, including traditional and non-traditional environments.
Success in creating programs that improved academic offerings as well as employee and student enrichment.
Innovative, forward-thinking educator who continually researches new and emerging instructional methods.
Dedicated to creating a stimulating learning environment for all students, including those with special needs.
SELECTED KNOWLEDGE & SKILL AREAS:
Curriculum Development
Cultural Awareness & Diversity
Professional Learning Communities
Technology in the Classroom
Course Design & Revision
Student-Centered Learning
Faculty Mentoring & Guidance
Fostering Student Engagement
Dissertation Development
Assessment Design/Delivery
Lesson Plan Development
Academic Research/Analysis
EDUCATION
Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Administration, 2013
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – DeKalb, IL
Dissertation Topic: “Charter Schools”
M.A., Educational Administration, 1994
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY – River Forest, IL
M.Ed., Student Personnel Services, 1979
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE – Louisville, NY
B.A., Psychology, 1977
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI – Cincinnati, OH
Ed.S., Superintendent Endorsement
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – DeKalb, IL
Additional Certifications
Illinois Type 75 General Administration
Ohio Superintendent License
Type 03 Elementary Education
General Science, Junior High, 5-8
Physical Science, Junior High, 5-8
Social Science 5-8
Professional Training
Professional Learning Communities (improved achievement by at least 10%)
Superintendent Leadership Academy
Commitment to Total Quality Service
Charter Schools Processes
EXPERIENCE
Multi Team Leader 2022-2024
H&R Block- Downers Grove, IL.
Provided leadership to a team of tax professionals as they presented service to customers who needed tax services.
Superintendent 2018-2022
Turning Point Academy
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oversaw all aspects of the districts operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Responsible for the attainment of short and long term financial and operational goals.
Analyzed, planned and scheduled material required and forecasts to determine categories and quantities of items, as well as funds required.
Served as chairperson at meetings concerning levels of material support, timing, locations and related inventory requirements.
Minister 2013-Present
Principal / Assistant Principal
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Chicago, IL – 2007-2012
Provided motivational academic and behavioral leadership for fellow administrators, faculty members, other employees, students, and parents as the top school administrator. Guided and inspired educators and support team members to strive for superior performance that would create the best opportunities for student growth and development. Maintained effective communications to keep staff, students, and parents properly informed.
Developed and administered the general school routine, coordinating all activities within the school and making adjustments as needed. Utilized all available school facilities, materials, and staff service team members to the fullest extent possible. Maintained a standard of student behavior designed to command respect and minimize interruptions to the learning environment.
Played a key role in the selection of new teachers as well as classified personnel. Observed, counseled, and motivated professional staff to attain the district’s educational goals, with a focus on constructive, positive feedback. Oriented new team members assigned to the school.
Handled a broad range of fiscal and operational functions. Planned and submitted annual budget needs, wrote and assisted with grant proposals, and managed building maintenance tasks.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Created and maintained an educational philosophy and school climate that focused on academic excellence and encouraged a cooperative, participating attitude from all teachers and students.
Encouraged and initiated continual improvements in the curriculum and teaching methods in a joint effort with the district administration, faculty members, and subject area specialists. Evaluated existing programs and practices, curriculum content, and pilot/experimental programs on a regular basis.
Decreased unemployment in the surrounding neighborhood by hiring and directing 30-50 local residents. Facilitated a State of Illinois grant entitled “Putting Illinois Back to Work” that enabled the recruitment, qualification, and hiring of these residents to form a partnership with the school.
Created and implemented a Parent Volunteer program that provided the school with additional Hall Monitors and Teacher Assistants.
Reduced out-of-schools suspensions by 50% and decreased violence in the school to near-zero through the abovementioned Volunteer program along with other strategies. Identified intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs that affected student success, implementing measures to meet these needs.
Earned “Excellent” performance ratings each year of tenure.
Principal
FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Lockport, IL – 2003-2005
Coached Fairmont’s 8th grade basketball team in addition to all standard administrator duties.
Wrote the 21st Century Grant that enabled the school to take approximately 50 students off the street from 3 PM to 7 PM and provide enrichment activities for all.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS & ROLES:
Dissertation Writing, Full Time – Las Vegas, NV – 2005-2007
Principal/Assistant Principal, School District U-46 – Elgin, IL – 2001-2003
Teacher, Chicago Public Schools – Chicago, IL – 1999-2001
Counselor/Teacher, Corporate Community School, Chicago, Il. 1993-1996
Operations Mgr. AT&T 1980-1992
Basketball Coach/Professor, Robert Morris College 1993-1996
Assistant Director Financial Aids, Central State University 1979-1980
Admissions Counselor, Veteran Affairs Counselor. University of Louisville 1977-1979
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