Robert W. Gross, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Des Plaines, Il, Us

The Galileo Project

Chicago Area.

Mcallen, Texas Area

Developed and delivered a music course and curriculum for early-to-college and undergraduate students that incorporated a constructivist approach to music appreciation, aesthetic awareness, music history, and advanced listening skills.Aligned, designed, and wrote Providing Responsibility In Delivery Excellence (P.R.I.D.E.) learning outcomes, activities, standards, and assessments.

Supported and encouraged the development of a citywide arts culture and infrastructure that includes all art forms. This support and encouragement attempted tp improve the city’s quality of life through promoting and enhancing creativity, education and the appreciation of the arts.

United States

Currently volunteering my services as a member of The Galileo Project Research Team, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2021. Executed vital tasks for the Research Team of The Galileo Project at Harvard University.

CEO of a non-profit cultural organization responsible for all aspects of a 75 member symphony orchestra, a community chorale, and a youth orchestra.

Peer reviewer for i3 and other Race to the Top Federal Grants.

Turnaround Administrator, Assistant Principal, Truth or Consequences Middle School, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, 2007-2009. Increased the English Language Learners subgroup's percent of students that were proficient on the state assessment for Math from 9.1% to 20% in 2009-2010 which resulted in a 119% improvement and increased that subgroup's percent of students that were proficient on the state assessment for Reading from 18.2% to 36% in 2009-2010 which resulted in a 97% improvement and a Safe Harbor Provision for AYP.Administrative duties included coordinating state and local testing, developing and implementing local curriculums from state and national standards. Administered discipline related procedures. Coordinated America’s Choice school improvement program for the school. Updated documents and translated policies. Assisted with training and evaluating all employees. Utilized data to develop and monitor improved academic achievement. Assisted principal with supervisory responsibilities in accordance with district policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Revised and implemented a safe school program. Designed and introduced an anti-gang project. Participated in school litigation procedures. Served as the District’s Hearing Officer for disciplinary hearings.

Turnaround Administrator, Executive Director and Principal, Borrego Pass Community School, Crownpoint, New Mexico, 2005-2007. Recruited to serve as the chief administrator for several schools on the Navajo Nation and eventually employed solely by the Borrego Pass School. Provided the turnaround leadership for an LEA in Restructuring II. Researched and wrote resolutions, position papers, and policy briefs for the Navajo Nation. Collaborated with Governing Board and Directors to drastically improve the school and attain the new vision. Responsible for evaluation, revamping, and monitoring all educational and operational programs including: Academic, Human Resources, Business Management, Facilities Maintenance and Security, Food Services, and Transportation programs. Maintained partnerships with Bureau of Indian Education, Navajo Nation, as well as Native American Education and School Board Associations. Established an environment for radical change. Responsible for all school related litigation. Effectively interpreted and implemented Federal, State, Local and Tribal Laws.

2004-2005. Instrumental in starting-up of the school and provided instructional leadership for core academics, visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and culinary arts programs. Met all Adequate Yearly Progress goals. Designed and implemented standards-based integrated curriculums and assessments. Served as school test coordinator. Delivered staff development in a collaborative, integrated environment. Designed and implemented the master schedule.

District Academic Services Director, Director of Fine Arts, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2002-2004. Provided district-wide leadership in developing and implementing all PK-12 fine arts programs. Worked directly with community resources to provide educational services and set the direction for arts education in Oklahoma City via the Arts Education Advisory Committee. Developed and implemented arts in-service activities. Developed and implemented curriculums and assessments in the fine arts. Designed and implemented a fine arts education revitalization strategic plan. Supervised and oversaw all arts facilities for the MAPS for Kids $512 million dollar school renovation program.

In a desire to contribute to society by eliminating educational inequality in low-income communities, I joined the AmeriCorps organization. As an AmeriCorps volunteer I used the performing, literary, and visual arts to improve the quality of education in needy schools near the Mexican border. My services in this not-for-profit environment involved, but were not limited to: safe after school programs, interdisciplinary arts education programs, community art projects, teacher training programs, and staff development retreats

Supervised art, business education, family and consumer sciences, industrial technology, music, and theatre departments, as well as a technology campus. Conducted needs assessments and initiated improvement plans. Evaluated instruction. Developed and implemented a school-within-a school interdisciplinary academy. Facilitated assessment and curriculum development. Maintained and improved procedures for school operations in a collaborative, consensus-building environment. Designed and implemented partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the community.

Planned, directed, and supervised all activities of the PK-12 art, dance, music, and theatre departments, as well as the basic skill program. Developed and implemented district-wide curriculums for the fine arts. Developed and initiated programs with the Young Audience Association, art stakeholders, and various cultural organizations.

Administered all aspects of the K-12 art, music, and theatre programs. Wrote, revised, and implemented curriculums. Resolved arts related issues. Administered fine arts related policies. Administered grant procedures. Facilitated multicultural and interdisciplinary integration. Initiated and maintained communication with various community groups, parents, and media. Established budget procedures. Developed assessments. Collaborated with local and state arts associations.

Researched and developed assessment frameworks for National Standards. Investigated using technology for arts performance assessments.

Curriculum Specialist for Music Education, Frederick County Board of Education, Frederick, Maryland, 1994-1997. Supervised all aspects of the music education program for the Frederick County Public Schools. Developed and implemented the music education curriculum. Developed and implemented K-12 complementary criterion-referenced assessment systems for music curriculums. Communicated the school program to the public. Provided staff development. Evaluated staff, instructional techniques, programs, and materials. Managed budgets. Coordinated all music events. Performed general administrative duties. Aligned and implemented national, state, and local standards.

Supervised music, art, dance, drama, and humanities departments. Designed and implemented integrated curriculums for the humanities. Created outcomes and assessments. Aligned national, state, and local standards.

Provided curriculum workshops to school districts. Promoted school improvement through performance-based education. Developed statewide outcomes and goals. Developed and reviewed grant proposals. Interpreted state minimum standards. Conducted program reviews. Organized professional conferences. Worked closely with the state arts associations and state board of education. Designed instruction in conjunction with the State Technology Plan. Edited all documents released by the Division of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development. AssessmentMultimedia Assessment Specialist, National Assessment of Educational Progress Arts Education Consensus Project Planning Committee, Council of Chief State School Officers

Taught self-designed courses at three (3) Penn State University Campuses

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States And Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States.

Adjunct Professor of Music Instruction: Penn State University, Altoona Campus, Altoona, Pennsylvania; Lecturer in Music: Penn State University, State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Taught Music and the Elementary Classroom Teacher and Introduction to Music Appreciation courses. Key Accomplishments: Developed course curriculums for advanced classes in music appreciation. Instructed classroom teachers about creating interdisciplinary music lessons. Conducted and presented research.

K-12 Music Teacher, Altoona Area School District, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 1972-1992. Taught Electronic Studio Arts, Theory and Harmony, Electronic Music, Survey of Music, Modern Music Appreciation, Concert Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Introduction to Composition and Arranging, Swing Ensemble, Elementary General Music, and Elementary Strings and Orchestra. Tutored peers as a mentor, instructed music courses, sponsored classes, wrote grants, raised funds, developed and implemented creativity tests, and wrote all curriculums.

Post Doctoral Work., Art History, Criticism And Conservation And Funerary Arts.

Docent at Notre Dame's Snite Museum of Art.

Post Doctoral, Educational Administration And Supervision, 4.0

Adminstrative License, Educational Administration And Supervision, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Educational ConsultingCompleted Educational Administration course work, finished internship, and passed.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Music Education, 3.66 Average

Activities and Societies: Research

Doctorate, Education

Activities and Societies: Music Education, Electronic Music, Music Composition, Curriculum and Instruction, Curricululm and Supervision.

Master, Education

Activities and Societies: Graduate Recital

Bachelor Of Science, Music Education

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