Melissa Carey
Berlin
Summary
Educational leader driving school-wide initiatives through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community partners. Excels in managing multiple priorities and projects within fast-paced environments while ensuring compliance with district and state requirements. Strong focus on improving student outcomes and enhancing community engagement through strategic event coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Principal
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Berlin Township
09.2024 - Current
- Lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, faculty, support staff, families, and community partners to support school-wide goals and initiatives.
- Planned, developed, and coordinated school events, educational programs, professional development workshops, parent engagement activities, and district-wide initiatives to foster collaboration among stakeholders.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously within a matrix reporting structure to ensure alignment with district goals and effective communication across teams.
- Oversee detailed student, staff, and program documentation to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency in addressing student, staff, parent, and operational concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide exceptional customer service and communication support to families, staff members, community organizations, and external professionals both in person and via phone/email correspondence.
- Conduct independent research related to educational programming, policy implementation, school safety, behavioral supports, and instructional best practices.
- Develop and manage school-based budgets, including oversight of grant funding, operational expenditures, instructional resources, and event-related expenses.
- Ensure adherence to district procedures, quality standards, complaint handling processes, and documentation requirements while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Coordinate crisis management responses, problem resolution, and operational planning to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
- Facilitated staff meetings, committee work, and collaborative planning sessions to enhance school operations and promote positive student outcomes.
Principal & Educational Supervisor
Larc School
Bellmawr
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily school operations, student services, staff supervision, and compliance requirements while maintaining strong communication with families and district personnel.
- Managed data tracking systems and compliance reporting to ensure accurate student documentation and support informed decision-making.
- Provided leadership, mentoring, and guidance to faculty and staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to effectively address student concerns and resolve conflicts, enhancing school culture and climate.
- Assisted with budget development and resource allocation to align purchasing procedures with instructional and operational priorities.
- Planned and coordinated school-wide events, assemblies, testing schedules, professional learning opportunities, and parent engagement initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with quality systems, documentation requirements, and organizational procedures to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated urgency and problem-solving skills in responding to student, staff, and family concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Education
Master of School Administration -
Rowan University
Glassboro01-2022
Master of Arts - Teaching
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey01-2006
Skills
- School Event Management
- Teacher Leadership Development
- Policy implementation
- Educational programming
- Data analysis
- Data reporting
- Budget oversight
- Compliance reporting
- Faculty collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Google Workspace
- Virtual Meeting Platforms
- Performance enhancement
- Effective communication
- Team learning
- Team learning
Websites
Certification
- Principal Certification, New Jersey
- Supervisor Certification, New Jersey
- Teaching Certification, New Jersey
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Principal & Educational Supervisor
Larc School
01.2019 - 09.2024
Master of School Administration -
Rowan University
Master of Arts - Teaching
The College of New Jersey