Michael Harvey
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Experienced and results-driven leader with a reputation for excellence, solid curriculum development, and instructional leadership background. Demonstrates a gift for inspiring individuals and teams toward higher achievement. Skilled in strategic planning, team management, and process improvement to drive organizational success and achieve exceptional outcomes. Guides and motivates teams towards achieving organizational goals. Expert ability to convey complex information to team members. Recognized for tenacity and work ethic, ensuring all projects are completed timely and efficiently.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal/Supervisor of Social Studies
Howell Township Board Of Education
2014.09 - 2023.06
- Played a pivotal role in maintaining a safe and positive school environment by effectively managing student behavior, consistently applying discipline policies, and fostering a culture of respect and responsibility.
- Collaborated closely with the principal and administrative team to develop and implement school-wide initiatives, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with the school's educational goals and vision.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by supervising and evaluating teaching staff, providing constructive feedback, and supporting professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Actively engaged with students, parents, and teachers to address academic and behavioral concerns, creating a strong sense of community and support within the school.
- Led various school committees and task forces, contributing to the development of curriculum enhancements, extracurricular activities, and special programs to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Managed daily operations of the school, including scheduling, staff assignments, and resource allocation, optimizing the efficiency and functionality of the school environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, meetings, and family engagement events, promoting a collaborative partnership between home and school.
- Took the lead in organizing and overseeing school-wide events, such as assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, and special programs, enhancing the overall school experience for students and families.
- Acted as a critical point of contact for crisis management and emergency response procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
- Maintained a solid commitment to professional growth by staying current with educational trends, attending relevant conferences, and participating in ongoing professional development activities to improve leadership skills and knowledge continuously.
Classroom Teacher
Howell Township Board Of Education
1998.09 - 2014.06
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05.2003
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Staff Development
- Student Development
- Policy Implementation
- Parent Relations
- Faculty Collaboration
- Discipline
Accomplishments
- Expertly led a team of fifty school staff members, significantly improving students' academic performance.
- Successfully implemented a new curriculum project resulting in enhanced instruction and achieved an increase in student learning performance.
- Successfully partnered with Monmouth County Superior Court to organize and manage Law Day, taking charge of the event.
- Utilized strong conflict resolution skills to mediate and resolve issues brought to the Board of Education
- Applied data analysis and assessment expertise to evaluate individual student test results, categorize performance, and recommend tailored performance improvement strategies, resulting in district-wide score improvements.
Timeline
Vice Principal/Supervisor of Social Studies
Howell Township Board Of Education
2014.09 - 2023.06
Classroom Teacher
Howell Township Board Of Education
1998.09 - 2014.06
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Georgian Court University
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