Gallagher
RESUME
Michael Arthur Gallagher
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Educational Background
Master of Arts, Counseling
Santa Clara University, 1992-1995
Bachelor of Arts, English
Santa Clara University, 1983-1987
Credentials Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential
Authorized Fields: English, Psychology (supplemental)
Professional Experience
2009-present Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources
Sunnyvale School District (ADA 6800)
Communicated effectively and proactively with Board of Education through Friday board letters, in closed and open session, and in formal and informal one-on-one conversations and meetings
Evaluated principals and contributed to the development of quarterly principal student performance data review and support meetings
Led new teacher induction program and facilitated integration of best practices into district-wide staff development
Developed innovative teacher support systems focusing on teacher resiliency, Title One schools, and mid-career teachers
Fostered positive, collaborative relations with employee unions
Coached and assisted principals of program improvement schools to reconstitute their teaching staffs
Developed and implemented effective employee recruitment and retention systems
Served as Chief Negotiator, employing Interest Based
Bargaining principles, for certificated and classified bargaining tables
Established and cultivated university partnerships with San José State and the Center for Reaching and Teaching the Whole Child, the Stanford Teacher Education Program, and the Santa Clara University Educational Leadership program
Home Address 625 S. Baywood Avenue San José, CA 95128 (408) 823-1520
Degrees Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership San Francisco State University, 2008-2011
Master of Arts, Educational Administration Santa Clara University, 1995-1997
Collaborated with and advised superintendent as a member of his cabinet and fulfilled duties of superintendent in his absence
Professional Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential
Led District-wide efforts to integrate the social emotional dimensions of teaching and learning into instructional practice
Negotiated and implemented revised teacher evaluation systems to focus on growth of instructional practice
Coordinated the District’s enrollment efforts including demographic projections, and revision of open enrollment and schools and programs of choice policies. Participated in development and implementation of charter school strategy
2005-2009 Director, Human Resources
Cupertino Union School District (ADA 17,200)
Trained certificated managers to improve evaluation outcomes Supervised certificated employee discipline and counseling processes Led district to full compliance, including CLAD/ELD requirements, in 2006 county credential audit
Improved Human Resources-CEA/CTA relations
Implemented CEA/CTA-CUSD Collective Bargaining Agreement Improved efficiency of recruitment, transfer, and staffing processes Participated in successful classified and certificated negotiations Investigated, mediated, and resolved conflicts including formal complaints and grievances
1999-2005 Principal
Joaquin Miller Middle School (ADA 1250), Cupertino Union SD
Increased alignment of curriculum to state standards
Led successful effort to increase the school’s already high API six consecutive years
Partnered with the San José Area Writing Project to provide teachers with effective instructional practices and benchmark assessments aligned to targeted standards
Developed and implemented successful academic intervention program that that identified low performing students and targeted areas of academic deficiency
Implemented process for creation and evaluation of school-wide goals Led school-wide effort to improve articulation with elementary feeder
schools and with the Fremont Union High School District Created school climate and culture committee to address identified
needs in diversity awareness and student support
Implemented staff development program aligned with school goals.
Guided the expansion of the sixth grade program from four to twelve classrooms and the transition to “middle school”
Guided expansion of special education programs including innovative Autism and Asperger’s programs
Managed completion of two renovation cycles
1997.1999 Associate Principal
Independence High School (ADA 4350), East Side Union HSD 1 year Santa Teresa High School (ADA 2300), East Side Union HSD 2 years
Formed and led Multi-Service Team of advisors, counselors, social workers, police, and community based organizations at both schools
Created and implemented both schools’ SB 187 Safety Plans
Led and trained both schools’ discipline and crisis response teams, integrating them with ESUHSD’s Multi-Disciplinary Team
Developed and implemented strategies that improved Average Daily Attendance and retention rates at both schools
Developed and led Santa Teresa’s Diversity Task Force
Guided development of Santa Teresa’s Bay Area School Reform Collaborative (BASRC) project including innovative eleventh month staff development institute
Managed facilities and maintenance operations of Independence’s 102- acre campus including construction of new science wings
Established and implemented school behavior practrices and policies Counseled and referred students to alternative educational placements
1996 Coordinator / “Principal”
Pegasus High School (ADA 120), Independence HS, East Side Union HSD
Managed school budgets including establishment of processes for aligning use of SIP, API, and GATE funds with school goals
Coordinated alternative delivery of district’s curriculum. Implemented staff development program.
Developed and implemented school safety and climate policies. Managed school budget.
1990.1996 Teacher
Andrew Hill High School, East Side Union HSD
English
Leadership Training
Taught grade nine Language Arts, remedial reading, English 3/American Literature, and AB 65/Proficiency Math, English, and Reading.
Developed and taught program that successfully identified and trained at-risk, language minority, and other under represented student leaders.
Student Advisor, 1995-96
Counselor, Independence Adult Center, 1995-1996
Counseled and scheduled adult education students
Director of Student Activities, 1992-1995
Developed and implemented procedures and policies for ASB funds. Evaluated applications for use of school facilities.
Coordinated activities, including fund raising, for more than 40 campus organizations. Assigned certificated supervision hours.
Established and enforced school behavior and attendance policies. Served on Multi-Service, Student Study, and School Safety teams.
Increased participation in academic incentive and reward program to over 400 students per semester.
2011 California Council on Teacher Education, San Diego CA Compassion, Accountability, and Collaboration: Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools
San Francisco State University Symposium, San Francisco CA Compassion, Accountability, and Collaboration: Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools
Publications How Can Districts Help Teachers Develop Social-Emotional Skills?
Education Week. June 28, 2017
How Principals Support Teacher Effectiveness
ACSA Leadership. January/February 2012
Compassion, Accountability, and Collaboration: Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools (Dissertation) 2011 Available at http://gradworks.umi.com/34/65/3465665.html
Committee Work, Community Service, and Adjunct Lecturer
Current Sunnyvale Community Services
Past President, Board of Directors
Collaborative for Reaching and Teaching the Whole Child (SJSU) Advisory Team Member
Sunnyvale Rotary Club
Membership Director
Santa Clara University Educational Leadership Department Adjunct Lecturer
Santa Clara County Schools Insurance Group Executive Committee Member
Past City of San José, Project Diversity Committee (two year term)
Appointed by City Council to recommend members of city commissions
Santa Clara County Human Relations Commission Education Subcommittee (Chair, 2004-2005)
South Bay Safe Schools Coalition
AB 537 education and implementation