Public School Assistant Superintendent
Resume:
Dr. GARY W. WOODS
Lakewood, CA 90713
OVERVIEW:
** ***** ********* ********** ********** in both public and private organizations utilizing Governing Board oversight.
Human Resource (HR) oversight of 350+ employee group.
Budget and Finance experience with annual budgets in excess of $90 million and public facility bond budgets in excess of $350 million.
Public Information Officer (PIO) expertise working with local television/news outlets.
Innovative and creative thinker with a passion for structured learning systems.
WORK EXPEREINCE
Operations Director (October 2021 – April 2022) Win Pont Education Investments, Torrance
Lead administrator in charge of the creation and development of an online tutoring platform and the establishment of multiple preschool facilities in Torrance, Cupertino, and Rancho Cordova.
School Principal (October 2020 – October 2021) Villa Esperanza Services, Pasadena
Lead administrator of a Non Public School (NPS) that offers specialized support for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Worked to bring the school back from 100% virtual instruction to 100% in person instruction as a result of COVID limitations.
Education Software Development (July 2020 – Present) Intellectus App, International
Creating an advanced technology application using Artificial Intelligence and facial recognition software to monitor and increase student engagement. This Smart Phone friendly application provides daily feedback to students, teachers, and parents and includes weekly academic progress indicators as well as discussion topics for parent use at home.
Head of School, Minority Owner (July 2015 – June 2020) American University Preparatory School, Downtown Los Angeles
Designed and constructed an innovative STEM focused international boarding high school in the heart of DTLA. Domestic and international students gained admissions into 85 of the most prominent universities and music conservatories in the USA and Europe.
Superintendent of Schools (July 2011 – June 2015) Beverly Hills Unified School District
Board appointed lead administrator in charge of a public school district with 5000 students, 350+ staff members, an annual operating budget in excess of $75 million, and a facilities bond of $330 million.
Superintendent of Schools (July 2007 – June 2011) San Marino Unified School District
Board appointed lead administrator in charge of a public school district with 4500 students, 240+ employees, and an annual operating budget in excess of $50 million.
These schools earned the distinction as California’s highest performing academic public schools during my tenure.
Assistant Superintendent (Nov. 2004 – June 2007) Pajaro Valley USD, Watsonville, CA
One of three lead administrators in charge of 36 schools, 30,000 students, 700+ employees, and an annual budget in excess of $120 million.
These schools served a very diverse student population with a majority being Hispanic and economically challenged.
Director of Human Resources (July 2003 – Oct. 2004) Turlock Unified School District
Lead HR administrator in charge of bargaining unit negotiations, recruiting, personnel management, and contract language development.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (1986 – 2002):
Adjunct University Graduate School Instructor (2002-2005) CSU Stanislaus
K-6 Principal (2001–2003) Turlock Unified School District
K-8 Assistant Principal (1997–2001) Turlock Unified School District
English Instructor (1988–1997) Turlock High School
High School Athletics Coach (1988–1995) Soccer, Track, Football, Golf
Special Education Instructor (1986-1987) Urban Skills Center, San Diego, CA
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Education
Educational Administration and Leadership, University of the Pacific
Research Interest: National & State School Reform Measures & California’s II/USP
Dissertation Title:
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SUCCESSFUL REFORM MEASURES USED IN CALIFORNIA’S IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION OF UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Dissertation Committee Chairperson: Dennis C. Brennan, Ph.D.
Master of Arts
Educational Administration and Leadership, California State University, Stanislaus
Thesis Title:
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF CLASS SIZE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND GENDER OF HISPANIC STUDENTS AT THE THIRD-GRADE LEVEL
Awarded: CSUS M.A. Degree Candidate of the Year/Educational Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Rhetoric/English, University of California, Davis
NCAA Student Athlete (football, rugby)
Participated in several NCAA football national playoff games
CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATES:
California Professional Administrative Services Credential (#020221419) Expires: 12/2022
California Single Subject Teaching Credential (English) (#020134435) Expires: 12/2022
Association of California School Administrators - Personnel Administrators Academy
National Center for Education Statistics SASS Database Training Seminar, Washington, D.C.
UFT/AFT Restructuring Schools to Raise Student Achievement, Brooklyn, New York
School Redesign Network at Stanford University Leadership Study Tour, NYC Public Schools
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Joined an international team of software developers to create a virtual school setting using advanced technologies including facial recognition, Artificial intelligence (AI), and other unique technology platforms.
Designed and built a unique urban, private, international boarding high school in the heart of DTLA.
Certified by US Immigration’s Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) with PDSO status.
International student recruiting experience (South America, Asia, Central Europe).
Partnered with DataWorks Educational Research Group in creating a progressive, standards-based, high school curriculum focused on CORE subjects (ELA, math, science, & social studies).
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Chair - Education Committee & Founding Member - Military Veterans Commerce Committee).
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Volunteer (2009- 2017).
Paul Harris Fellow - San Marino Rotary Club & City Club Member
Track & Field Official – Arcadia National High School Invitational
WASC Accreditation Team (Chair) – Liberty High School, Lodi, CA
Aptos Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc. Board of Directors
CSUS Institutional Research Review Board (IRB) – CSU Stanislaus
WASC Accreditation Team - Abraham Lincoln High School, San Jose, CA
District Trainer (UFT-AFT) Restructuring Schools to Raise Student Achievement, Brooklyn, NY
School Redesign Network at Stanford University Leadership Study Tour, NYC
Lead administrator in charge of an NCLB Blue Ribbon school & two California Distinguished Schools.
Gained recognition for leading a K-6 school out of II/USP HPSG low performing status.
Chief negotiator of a school district’s classified bargaining units (CSEA/AFT).
Improved teacher quality by using a strategic quantitative selection process.
Coordinator of a school district’s NCLB certificated/classified compliance program.
To meet parent demand, implemented a district-wide 7-8 alternative middle school program and a 9th grade STEM focused academy.
Improved student academic performance on standardized testing by directing a district-wide K-8 STEM program & a Two-Way Spanish/English Immersion program.
Improved school attendance and graduation rate of at-risk students by developing and administering a career readiness English curriculum (articulated with Modesto Jr. College’s 2+2 Credit Program) and a summer school alternative education program
HONORS/RECOGNITIONS:
Valentine Elementary School PTA “Heart of Gold” Award (2011)
Paul Harris Fellow (2010) Rotary Foundation - Rotary International
Successful facilities parcel tax measure campaign (2009)
Established systems resulting in the State’s highest ranked public school district (2009)
Selected 1999 CSU Stanislaus M.A. Candidate of the Year – Educational Administration Selected 1990 & 1996 Central California Conference Soccer Coach of the Year
Selected as a California Mentor Teacher – Turlock High School
Participant: NCAA Division II National Football Championship (1983-1986)
Selected 1982 Modesto Bee All-District High School Football Team
Participant: 1982 Lions Clubs of California North/South All-Star Football Classic
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