CECIL S. KEMP
Stoneville,NC
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience in high-stakes educational environments, poised to transition strengths into customer service and support roles. Passionate about creating positive, supportive experiences that empower individuals to succeed and achieve their goals—whether guiding students and educators or assisting customers and clients. Expertise in developing people through clear guidance, setting high expectations, and fostering collaborative environments where teams thrive. Proven skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving facilitate the building of strong relationships, effectively addressing concerns, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations while maintaining a professional atmosphere focused on satisfaction, safety, and continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Western Rockingham Middle School
Madison, NC
Physical Education Teacher
Holmes Middle School
Madison, NC
Physical Development Teacher/Football Coach
Morehead High School
Madison, NC
Physical Education Teacher
Morehead High School
Madison, NC
Principal
McMichael High School
Mayodan, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional educational stakeholders to foster schoolwide interdisciplinary learning and instruction to elevate the academic, emotional, and social competencies of 800 students.
- Steer the school staff to formulate leadership development strategies, identify professional development needs, and evaluate program effectiveness using data-driven analyses.
- Conduct focused needs analysis on identifying root cause and behavior change and build program designs to equip and inspire 50+ employees to do the best work of their careers.
- Establish a safe, orderly, and disciplined school environment conducive to teaching and learning by enforcing the school's code of conduct and exemplifying fair school administration.
- Coach, counsel, and mentor 50 teachers to elevate employee productivity, morale, and retention while partnering with the HR Department on interviewing and evaluating candidates to facilitate efficient talent acquisition.
- Resolve student violations by carefully reviewing incident reports, fairly imposing in-school suspensions, and de-escalating issues by inviting the students’ parents for consultation and careful explanation of the incident.
Principal
Rockingham County High School
Wentworth, NC
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Implemented performance monitoring, daily school operations, logistics, and learning goals, data presentation, school personnel hiring, school policy review, and implementation.
- Led cross-functional partnership among 1100+ stakeholders, including teachers, students, parents, and administrative personnel, to identify opportunities across organizations to drive greater impact and strategy alignment.
- Collaborated with parents by establishing clear communication channels to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues, creating a cooperative community for school improvement.
- Acquired skilled teachers by human resources, generating a robust candidate pipeline to help the school build the teaching force needed to realize its student goals and objectives.
- Advocated for student success and ensured that the curriculum accommodates each student's academic, vocational, enrichment, and specialized needs.
Principal
Monroeton Elementary School
Reidsville, NC
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Championed professional staff development for 30 teachers by creating training materials, implementing workshops, and assessing individual performance to supplement teaching skills, master novel knowledge, and develop better proficiency.
- Advocated the utilization of innovative, state-of-the-art technological laboratories to enhance the students’ analytical skills.
- Engaged with state officials and agencies to enhance the current curriculum, developing student competitiveness globally.
- Collaborated with school administrators in organizing quarterly parent-teacher conferences to forge strong relationships between the two parties and sustain the learners’ academic and personal development.
- Partnered with the Human Resources Department to review employment applications, conduct background check reports, and interview prospective teachers to maintain an adequate and competent workforce.
Assistant Principal
McMichael High School
Mayodan, NC
07.2005 - 07.2012
- Sustained a culture of excellence in classroom management, assessment, data analysis, instructional planning and delivery, and the curriculum's effective use to improve teachers' skill levels.
- Spearheaded the implementation of technology-based classroom instructions to increase teaching efficiency and help students better understand the material.
- Participated in multiple training and development programs to increase knowledge of the latest innovations, shifts in common core standards and practical applications of the changes to curriculum planning.
- Ensured effective curriculum development, in-service education, and community relations by adhering to the framework of the system-wide agreements on philosophy, objectives of education, and operational guidelines.
Education
Education Specialist Certificate -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCMaster of School Administration - undefined
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCBachelor of Science - Physical Education
Elon College
Elon, NCSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, Google Suite, AS400 Purchasing
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Talent Development
- Behavioral Metrics
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Internal Communication
- Program Management
- Budgeting
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Needs Analysis
- Learning Solutions
- Multi-Tasking & Time Management
- Culture Transformation Strategy
Timeline
Principal
McMichael High School
07.2021 - Current
Principal
Rockingham County High School
07.2017 - 07.2021
Principal
Monroeton Elementary School
07.2012 - 07.2017
Assistant Principal
McMichael High School
07.2005 - 07.2012
Assistant Principal
Western Rockingham Middle School
Physical Education Teacher
Holmes Middle School
Physical Development Teacher/Football Coach
Morehead High School
Physical Education Teacher
Morehead High School
Master of School Administration - undefined
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Elon College
Education Specialist Certificate -
Appalachian State University