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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
09.2022 - 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
07.2016 - 09.2022
  • 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
06.2012 - 06.2015
  • 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
06.1996 - 06.2012
  • 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, MI
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Concordia University
Ann Arbor, MI
06.1988

High School Diploma -

Lutheran High West
Detroit, MI
06.1983

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
09.2022 - Current

Principal

Parsons Elementary School 14473 Middle Gibraltar
07.2016 - 09.2022

Principal

Van Buren Public Schools
06.2012 - 06.2015

Fifth Grade Teacher

Van Buren Public Schools
06.1996 - 06.2012

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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