Matthew Gonzales, PhD

Matthew Gonzales, PhD

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

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Principal - Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television

  • Education

    • Wayne State University

      2000 - 2004
      Masters Music Education
    • Michigan State University

      1994 - 1999
      Bachelors Music Education

      Activities and Societies: Spartan Marching Band Phi Mu Alpha MENC

    • Oakland University

      2006 - 2012
      PhD in Education Educational Leadership

      Dissertation - Comparing leadership in International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and non-International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme schools.

  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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
    • EF Academy

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
      Deputy Head of School for Academics
    • Northside Charter High School

      Aug 2020 - Sept 2021
      Director of Student Services
    • MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Sept 2021 - Jul 2022
      School Principal
    • Yonkers Public Schools

      Aug 2022 - now
      • Assistant Principal

        Aug 2024 - now
      • Executive Director of Social Studies and Sciences

        Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google Certified Educator Level One

      Google
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Google Certified Educator Level Two

      Google
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • School District Leader

      New York State Education Department
      Jul 2017
    • School Building Leader

      New York State Education Department
      Jun 2017