Kelley Villa
Belleville,Michigan
Summary
Well-rounded and dynamic instructional leader with expertise in literacy, curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading students and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal/WAY Learning Advisor
Wayne Westland School District
2022.09 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Mentored and supported at risk students with their individual learning needs.
Principal
Parsons Elementary School 14473 Middle Gibraltar
2016.07 - 2022.09
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods.
Principal
Van Buren Public Schools
2012.06 - 2015.06
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
- Performed over 30 classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Van Buren Public Schools
1996.06 - 2012.06
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop an after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and team members to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons and activities to integrate learning.
- Developed rapport with students and families, building a positive classroom community.
- Assisted with leadership and administration by serving as the administrative designee.
- Led the School Improvement Team to build the academic and social-emotional capacity of our students.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Leadership/Administration
Concordia University
Ann Arbor, MI01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
Ann Arbor, MI06.1988
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High West
Detroit, MI06.1983
Skills
- Standards of Excellence
- Instructional Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Student and parent relations
- Process improvements
- Multitasking ability
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Achievement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Best Practices
- Innovative Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Received the Region 1 Principal of the Year Award from the Michigan Educational Middle School Principals Association.
- Certified MEMSPA Principal and Cognitive Coach
- Increased overall student academic performance in both of my elementary schools.
- Participant in the Wayne County Instructional Rounds Initiative that focuses on increasing literacy skills in students and building the literacy capacity of teachers.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing a long-term strategy with positive results.
- Increased enrollment by building a positive culture and rapport with students, staff, and community members.
- Distinguished Teacher Leadership Award-2014
Timeline
Assistant Principal/WAY Learning Advisor
Wayne Westland School District
2022.09 - Current
Principal
Parsons Elementary School 14473 Middle Gibraltar
2016.07 - 2022.09
Principal
Van Buren Public Schools
2012.06 - 2015.06
Fifth Grade Teacher
Van Buren Public Schools
1996.06 - 2012.06
Master of Arts - Elementary Leadership/Administration
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High West
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