Steve Van Gorden

Hi, I am Steve Van Gorden, Real Estate Sales Associate, Former High School Principal and Community Leader.

Steve Van Gorden's Bio:

Steve Van Gorden's Experience:

• Realtor at Matt Hulbert Realty Inc

  March 2013 - September 2013

• Mayor at City of Zephyrhills

  April 2012 - December 2012

  Worked with the elected city council and city manager to shape policy and procedures for the City of Zephyrhills. I also was the spokesperson and figure head to address many civic organization and the community at large.

• Principal-Zephyrhills High School at District School Board of Pasco County

  April 2009 - November 2012

  oDuring my tenure, the school grade improved by one letter grade. This year (2012) ZHS earned a "B" grade on the state accountability system. The following two years that school received a "B" and a "C" grade. I was responsible for a faculty and staff of 160 employees and 1600 students.

• University Supervisor at Southeastern University

  August 2011 - October 2012

  Evaluated, coached, mentored intern teachers in instructional delivery, planning, and classroom management strategies.

• Adjunct Instructor- Educator Preparation Institute at Pasco-Hernando Community College

  January 2006 - October 2012

  Taught pre-service classes to beginning teachers that did career changes.

• Former Mayor Pro Tem/ City Commissioner at City of Dade City

  November 2004 - October 2009

  Set policy and procedures for a city with a 10 million dollar budget. I was elected to this office by the citizens of the City of Dade City, Florida.

• Principal-Hudson Middle School at District School Board of Pasco County

  October 2004 - April 2009

  During my Principalship, I was able to motivate students and staff to show a 36 point increase on the 2006 FCAT test. That same year, Hudson Middle School was recognized as one of the top 100 Middle Schools in Florida in the area of Writing. Through my leadership and vision I created an atmosphere on campus that allowed all students to strive for their fullest potential. I was able to successfully implement Whole Faculty Study Groups around Marzano's 9 high yield strategies that impact student achievement.

• Assistant Principal/ Social Studies Teacher at District School Board of Pasco County

  July 1997 - October 2004

  Assistant Principal (2000-2004) Various locations in Pasco County, Florida Oversee and supervise assigned employees. Assist in curriculum delivery, lesson planning, coaching and modeling of instructional strategies. Created a master schedule to handle all student needs. Recruited and interviewed staff for key positions on campus. Tackled being a young administrator (age 24) by being approachable and listening which resulted in faculty and staff trust and confidence.

• Assistant Principal/ Social Studies Teacher at District School Board of Pasco County

  August 1997 - October 2004 | Pasco

  Assistant Principal (2000-2004) Various locations in Pasco County, Florida Oversee and supervise assigned employees. Assist in curriculum delivery, lesson planning, coaching and modeling of instructional strategies. Created a master schedule to handle all student needs. Recruited and interviewed staff for key positions on campus. Tackled being a young administrator (age 24) by being approachable and listening which resulted in faculty and staff trust and confidence.

• Realtor- Buyers Agent for Linda Mezzacapo at Century 21 Alliance Realty

  September 2013

Steve Van Gorden's Education:

• Nova Southeastern University

  2006 – 2008
  ABD

• Saint Leo University

  1998 – 2000
  Masters
  Concentration: Educational Leadership K-12

• Saint Leo University

  1998 – 2000
  Masters
  Concentration: Educational Leadership K-12

• University of South Florida

  1993 – 1997
  BS
  Concentration: Secondary Social Studies Education

• University of South Florida

  1993 – 1997
  BS
  Concentration: Secondary Social Studies Education

• FW SPRINGSTEAD

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