Kelly Ward
NC
Summary
Retired Assistant Principal offering 30 years of experience from the education sector. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing programs to create high-quality environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Chatham County Schools
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Partnered with principal to administer school programs in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Administered schoolwide training and drills in compliance with fire, lockdown and other safety regulations.
- Interviewed and hired for positions to ensure a highly qualified staff and administered personnel policies and procedures.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Assistant Principal
Wake County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2021
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2014
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Robeson County Schools
08.1995 - 06.2001
Middle School Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.1994 - 06.1995
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Granville County Schools
08.1993 - 06.1994
Education
Masters in School Administration -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.1992
Associate of Arts -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06.1989
Skills
- Leadership: motivating and mentoring
- Strong Communicator: relationship building and conflict management
- Team work: consensus building, active listening
- Problem Solver: resourcefulness, logical reasoning
- Time Management: meeting deadlines, multitasking
- Organization: calendar management, record-keeping
- Computer Literacy: Google workspace, email, Microsoft
- Presentation: preparedness, powerpoint
- Emotional Intelligence: compassion, social awareness
- Accountability
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Chatham County Schools
07.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
Wake County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2021
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2014
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Robeson County Schools
08.1995 - 06.2001
Middle School Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.1994 - 06.1995
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Granville County Schools
08.1993 - 06.1994
Masters in School Administration -
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
North Carolina State University
Associate of Arts -
Suffolk County Community College
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