Kelly A. Collins
New London,NH
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in student achievement and relationship building. Expert in district and school wide problem solving and staff management, fostering a positive school culture. Successfully implemented innovative programs that enhanced student success and engagement, while ensuring compliance with safety and security standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Kearsarge Regional School District
07.2015 - 06.2025
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Assistant Principal
Kearsarge Regional School District
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, New York, NY05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NH06-1999
Skills
- School culture
- School event coordination
- School safety and security
- Educational staff supervision
- Faculty collaboration
- Interpersonal strengths
- School community relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational management
- Technology integrations
- Student performance data
- Schedule oversight
Timeline
Principal
Kearsarge Regional School District
07.2015 - 06.2025
Assistant Principal
Kearsarge Regional School District
08.2006 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Education Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State College