Michael Mezger

Strategic and dedicated educational leader with over 7 years of experience as an Assistant Principal, 3 years as a district level and school level instructional coach, and an additional 6 years as a classroom teacher. Proven track record in enhancing student performance, increasing parental involvement, and fostering positive school cultures, illustrated by substantial improvements in ELA and Math scores, as well as staff development initiatives. Recognized for leadership in overseeing successful programs and managing operations effectively.

Committed to driving excellence in educational practice and creating impactful learning environments.

Assistant Principal - University High School – East River High School

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Supervised the math, foreign language (UHS) and math, electives, performing arts, and early childhood departments (ERHS)
• Increased parental involvement and coordinated family surveys (ERHS)
• Contributed toward the increase of a positive culture as evidenced by Panorama data
• Oversaw all facilities (UHS)
• Oversaw staff professional development (UHS)
• AP over cafeteria staff and custodians (UHS)
• Mentored a cohort of students (ERHS)
• Go to for parent de-escalation (ERHS)
• AP over digital media devices (ERHS)
• AP over inventory (ERHS) and (UHS)
• AP over discipline (ERHS)

Assistant Principal - Robinswood Middle School

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Supervised the math, science, and electives departments with an increase in performance in each area
• Increased parental involvement drastically
• Reestablished PTSA at Robinswood Middle School
• Secured a $2500 donation for the principal
• Contributed toward the increase of a positive culture as evidenced by Panorama data
• Created and managed SIP
• Oversaw all emergency operations, logistics, and daily operations
• Mentor AP for the leadership cohort of assistant principals for the West Learning Community
• Summer school principal
• Revamped the performing arts department toward the outcome of having full attendance at performances
• Managed Covid-19 reporting and communications
• Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Principal - Colonial High School Main Campus

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Led the Math Department, ROTC, and PE (ESE in the 18-19, 19-20 school years, Math 20-21 school year)
• As of PMA 3 2020-2021 school year, brought Colonial Algebra 1 to 8th place ranking and Colonial Geometry to 13th place out of all high schools
• Brought Colonial High School inventory to 100 percent
• Oversaw the largest capital renewal project in Colonial's history, coupled with the removal and destruction of multiple buildings and FA items
• Spearheaded all security and logistical operations (18-19, 19-20 school years)
• Implemented tight systems regarding emergency management, facility rentals, inventory, field trips, documentation, deadlines, and operations
• Enhanced coaching efficacy of coaches that I supervised
• Oversaw substitutes
• Implemented accountable system regarding new COVID structure
• Oversaw food operations during COVID for quarter 4, 19-20 school year
• Custodial and cafeteria supervisor
• Recognized leader in courageous conversations and meeting deadlines
• COVID tracing and DOH reporting back-up
• Ensured tight systems, excellent customer service, and a culture of accountability with areas overseen
• Assistant Principal over professional development (19-20, 20-21)
• Obtained Five Star School Award status 2 years in a row
• MAO lead
• Supervision Coordinator
• Clerical Supervisor

Assistant Principal - Colonial High School 9th Grade Center

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

Assigned to Freshman Campus; Co-lead of Freshman Campus with another Assistant Principal in Principal's absence. Halted a 3 year decline in ELA scores and subsequently raised them by over 3 percent in ELA 9 and almost 14 percent in ELA 10.

• Overseeing Saturday School Program
• Coordinating professional development for Main and Freshman Campuses
• Implementing Khan Academy school-wide
• Spearheading alumni organization revamp
• Overseeing transportation and inventory on Freshman campus
• Supervise ELA department and Freshman Campus reading

Program Specialist - Secondary Mathematics/Instructional Framework - OCPS District Office

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Created mini-academies, parent videos, parent academies, Safari Montage Live, and Digital-IF alignment PD for all of OCPS
• Trained district and school leaders and administration on Instructional Framework Recertification
• Maintained data and provided instructional coaching Corrective Program Schools
• Disaggregated data, facilitated common planning, developed action plans, provided targeted feedback, provided professional development in rotational model, element study, and Performance Matters, and created standards-based assessments

Math/Science Instructional Coach - Westridge Middle School

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Performed informal observations on iObservation and provided targeted feedback to improve instruction to teachers
• Provided individualized, classroom-based coaching to build teachers' capacity for success
• Designed and delivered high-quality, learner-centered PD to faculty, staff, and teacher
• Differentiated Instruction/Rotational Model/Data Disaggregation/Marzano Instructional Framework/Deconstructing the Standard/Building Learning Scales
• Building expert on Performance Matters and data disaggregation
• Curriculum Team Leader representative
• SAC committee member
• Restorative Justice circle leader
• Led test taking strategies boot camp
• Math coaches and math teachers Southwest Learning Community Common Final Exams leader
• Common planning and professional learning communities leader
• Math Department Chair
• Developed data walls reflecting SIP and FSA data and goals
• Spearheaded math competition team for district middle school math competition
• Calculus MAO presenter to parents and students
• MTSS pullout sessions
• Communicated and collaborated with school-based leadership teams to improve instruction

District Resource Teacher - TIF STEM Marzano Coach - Orange County Public Schools

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Coached STEM teachers on proper implementation of the Marzano Instructional Framework
• Worked largely with the Algebra team at Colonial High School where every teacher I coached improved their instructional practice per the school administration team
• Delivered professional development to other instructional coaches

Classroom Teacher - AP Environmental Science Teacher - Lake Howell High School

(2007-01 - 2014-12)

• Integrated Science 1 & 3 Teacher
• Environmental Science / Physical Science Teacher
• Teaching ecological concepts, such as biodiversity and evolution of the biosphere
• All teaching duties and responsibilities executed faithfully
• Mentor Teacher/Clinical Educator
• Teacher of the year nominee

Classroom Teacher - Math Teacher Grade 7 - Carver Middle School

(2007-01 - 2014-12)

• Teaching mathematical concepts
• All teaching duties and responsibilities executed faithfully

Long Term Substitute Teacher Grade 9 - Lake Howell High School

(2007-01 - 2014-12)

Master of Education - Educational Leadership - American College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies - University of Central Florida

Associate of Arts - General Studies - Valencia Community College