Gavino Kress
@gavinokress
Education leader focused on equity-driven school improvement and student success.
What I'm looking for
I am a school administrator and educator with experience leading classrooms, coaching athletics, and directing daily school operations to foster safe, inclusive, and achievement-focused environments. I hold a Master of Education in Administration & Leadership and a Michigan Administrator Certificate, and I apply data-driven improvement planning, community engagement, and equity-focused practices to advance student outcomes.
I have taught secondary social studies, designed standards-aligned digital curriculum, and served as interim principal/dean overseeing discipline, attendance initiatives, and professional development. As a coach and mentor, I develop teams and student-athletes, and I collaborate with families and stakeholders to build supportive school cultures.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head Coach - Varsity
Hartland Consolidated Schools
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Led girls varsity diving and gymnastics programs to competitive success, including the 2025 state championship, and developed training plans emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and student-athlete academic growth.
Teacher - Social Studies
Bendle Middle School
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Design and deliver standards-aligned social studies lessons using technology, project-based learning, and differentiated instruction to improve student outcomes; collaborate on interdisciplinary curriculum and professional learning communities.
Interim Principal / Dean
Bendle Middle School
Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Directed daily school operations and implemented school-wide improvement and positive behavior interventions, overseeing discipline, attendance initiatives, and staff professional development to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Teacher - World & U.S. History
J.W. Sexton High School
Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years)
Managed virtual and in-person history classrooms, applying restorative practices and individualized supports to promote academic and behavioral growth for diverse learners.
Curriculum Designer
Quest
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)
Created standards-aligned digital social studies curriculum and interactive asynchronous modules to enhance accessibility and support diverse secondary learners.
Manager
Burger King
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Supervised daily restaurant operations including staff training, scheduling, budgeting, and customer service, building a high-performing team through coaching and accountability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wayne State University
Master of Education, Administration & Leadership
2022 - 2024
Completed a Master of Education in Administration & Leadership with focus on budgeting, facilities, professional development, community engagement, and equity-driven leadership.
University of Michigan–Flint
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education – Social Studies
2015 - 2020
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies preparing for secondary teaching and certification.
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