Kathleen Smith
Felton,PA
Summary
Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Holy Trinity Catholic School
York, PA
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Principal
St. Patrick Catholic School
York, PA
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Performed daily classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants. -Awarded $12,500.00
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Teacher
St. Patrick Catholic School
York, PA
08.1999 - 07.2014
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.1991 - 08.1998
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MDAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA2019
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Technology Integration
- Emergency Preparedness
- Organizational Leadership
- Operational Planning
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Task Delegation
- Staff Management
Timeline
Principal
Holy Trinity Catholic School
07.2019 - 06.2023
Principal
St. Patrick Catholic School
07.2014 - 06.2019
Teacher
St. Patrick Catholic School
08.1999 - 07.2014
Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.1991 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Immaculata University