Kelly R. McOmber
Red Bank,NJ
Summary
Inspiring hearts. Shaping minds. Supporting families .
Leading with love, kindness, and respect to ensure students and staff feel secure, confident, and capable.
A charismatic, compassionate, and dynamic educator with over two decades of experience in instruction and school leadership, passionately prepared to return to school administration after a life-threatening medical setback. Equipped with excellent communication skills, integrity, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of all students. Specialized knowledge of curriculum and instruction, effective teaching and leadership methods, and school improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Morris Avenue Early Childhood Learning Center
09.2017 - Current
- Consistently recognized as a Highly Effective Teacher
- Serving as Grade Level Team Leader, ensuring curriculum alignment, instructional excellence, collaboration, and student growth
District Coordinator for Communications & Special Programs
Central Office
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Worked closely with superintendent of schools to develop and implement a strategic plan for communications and public affairs engagement
- Launched and managed district's first 21st Century Community Learning Center, providing unique learning opportunities for student growth and achievement
Vice Principal
Amerigo A. Anastasia School
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Directed instructional strategies and curriculum planning for grades K-5, including over 60 teachers and 750 students
- Conducted classroom observations and evaluations of teachers and support staff, resulting in increased teacher effectiveness and student achievement, while maintaining a culture of integrity and accountability
Program Director, Summer Enrichment Camp
Long Branch Public Schools
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Supervised all aspects of the elementary and middle school's summer enrichment programs, overseeing 500 students and 40 staff members, while upholding rigorous academic and personal standards for student and staff success
- Managed faculty, student, and building operations, including attendance, payroll, scheduling, budget, enrollment, and security
Curriculum Facilitator
Audrey W. Clark School / Long Branch Middle School
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Provided curricular leadership for language arts and mathematics for grades 3 through 8
- Diligently studied, evaluated, and implemented innovative and effective teaching practices, while monitoring student achievement data
Family Support Team Advisor
Lenna W. Conrow Early Childhood Learning Center
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Delivered comprehensive support services addressing students' academic, emotional, and economic needs
- Strengthened stakeholder partnerships to enhance student success, family engagement, and access to resources
Classroom Teacher
Amerigo A. Anastasia School & Lenna W. Conrow School
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Delivered differentiated, effective, standards-aligned instruction
- Led curriculum planning meetings, ensuring scope, sequence, and alignment with district goals
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership: Principal
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJQualifications
- New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate
- New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Standard Certificate
- 8 years in Leadership and School Administration
- 13 years in Teaching and Student Development
- McREL Teacher Evaluation System
- Budget and Personnel Management
- Special Education/Bilingual/MLL Services
- State Assessment Coordination
- Genesis/Frontline/Infinite Campus/PowerSchool
- Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Morris Avenue Early Childhood Learning Center
09.2017 - Current
District Coordinator for Communications & Special Programs
Central Office
06.2014 - 06.2017
Program Director, Summer Enrichment Camp
Long Branch Public Schools
06.2012 - 08.2013
Vice Principal
Amerigo A. Anastasia School
09.2011 - 06.2014
Curriculum Facilitator
Audrey W. Clark School / Long Branch Middle School
09.2009 - 06.2012
Family Support Team Advisor
Lenna W. Conrow Early Childhood Learning Center
09.2008 - 06.2009
Classroom Teacher
Amerigo A. Anastasia School & Lenna W. Conrow School
09.2003 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Educational Leadership: Principal
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rutgers University
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