Matthew Gonzales, PhD

Experience

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  Bloomfield Hills Schools

  Aug 1999 - Aug 2009

  Band, Choir, & Jazz Band Director; IB DP Music Instructor

  School Improvement Co-chair from 2006 to 2009:Leading professional developments, leading and implementing curriculum reviews, leading steering committee meetings, documenting school improvement data Scheduling for the entire building from 1999 to present:Data entry, creation of sections, producing the master schedule and room assignmentsTeam building:Implemented and executed a plan of growth for the music ensembles. Enrollment increased from approximately eighty students enrolled in Band and Choir in 1999 to approximately 300 students enrolled in 2009.Maintained and developed membership of the IA Music Boosters, a music support group.Generated $10,000 through parent donations (IA Music Boosters) to purchase uniforms in 2001.Implemented the creation of a Music Technology Lab – purchased supplies, interacted with district facilities personnel for room construction. Show less

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  The International Baccalaureate

  Apr 2004 - now

  Team Leader for Musical Links InvestigationsModerator for Solo Performance (SL & HL)Examiner for Extended Essays in MusicExaminer for the Listening Paper (SL & HL)

  • IB Continuum Workshop Leader & Workshop Developer

    Apr 2006 - now

  • Examiner for Music

    Apr 2004 - May 2017
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  Oakland University

  Nov 2008 - Apr 2012

  Guest Lecturer

  Guest lecturer (instructor) in a Graduate-level Action Research course for the International Baccalaureate Certificate of Teaching and Learning.

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  City High Middle School

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

  Assistant Principal (IB MYP & DP Coordinator 2009-2012)

  Curriculum Aligned the curriculum at City with International Baccalaureate standards and benchmarks; Created and developed a Language & Assessment Policy for City High Middle School;Continuous monitoring, reflecting, and improving our curriculum through a review processProfessional Learning Communities Developed and sustained instructional conversations involving Economicology, IB, and sustainability; rubrics and assessment; analyzing Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), MEAP, & MME student data & projected student growth through data reviews; realizing differentiation & instructional strategies; developing Middle Years & Diploma Programme Unit of Instruction; developing inter-departmental collaboration through the unit planning process Data and ReportingExtensive knowledge of student data through the Grand Rapids Public Schools (SIS Department, Water, and TR), the Kent ISD data information system IGOR, NWEA (MAP), the State of Michigan (MEAP & MME), and International BaccalaureateDeveloped and produced State of Michigan School Improvement Plans for 2010, 2011 & 2012Evaluated City High Middle School faculty and staffManaged a $100,000 private foundation grant for City High Middle School (includes budget development) International Baccalaureate Organized and executed the IB MYP & DP Authorization Visits to City High Middle SchoolMonitor and evaluate staff progress on MYP Unit development and assessmentTrain City High Middle faculty and staff on using the IB Online Curriculum CentreLiaison with International Baccalaureate faculty and staff Lead monthly IB PLC student & parent meetings at City High Middle School Show less

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  Dwight School

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

  • Global Curriculum Coordinator, Director of Scheduling, IB DP Coordinator, Head of Performing Arts

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Associate Head of Middle and Upper School & IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
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  EF Academy

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  Deputy Head of School for Academics
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  Northside Charter High School

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2021

  Director of Student Services
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  MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  School Principal
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  Yonkers Public Schools

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Assistant Principal

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Executive Director of Social Studies and Sciences

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2024