Dean ~ Principal ~ Assistant Principal

Available for Relocation

  Performance-driven Administrator with track record of delivering results backed by solid credentials:

  Master s Degree in Education & Administration

  Type 75 Illinois Administrative Certificate

  Type 03 Certificate (K-9)

  Auxiliary IX President, Chicago Principals and Administrators Association; 14 years

  Progressed from Teacher to Assistant Principal within first 8 years and rapidly promoted to Principal in 2002

  Have successfully managed school without an Assistant Principal for past 2 years

  Boosted school rating from Level 2 to Level 1; 2014-2015 school year

  Extensive background in steering school operations spanning goal setting, programs administration, continuous improvements, budgeting, resource management, and parent/community relations through faculty/staff hiring, scheduling and observation

  Motivating, hands-on leader who facilitates collaborative teamwork environments instrumental to maximizing morale and retention of top talent

  Excel in defining and implementing strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality

  Continual commitment to leading and supporting students in optimizing potential

  Dynamic communication, presentation and relationship management skills

Chicago Board of Education - John T. Pirie Fine Arts & Academic Center 1990-Present

Principal; 2002-Present

Assistant Principal; 1998-2002
Teacher; 1990-1998

  Strategically establish performance goals, manage budgets and administer school programs to optimize results in meeting student academic and social needs and enhancing student interest; partner with leadership team in developing Continuous Improvement Work Plan vital to ensuring goals and priorities effectively address needs in accordance with budget allocations and school data

  Facilitate collaboration by meeting with teacher leadership teams to define strategies for improving student success across grades Pre-K through 6

  Steer hiring and onboarding of highly qualified educators; effectively schedule and reorganize faculty and staff to maximize use of resources

  Expertly employ REACH frameworks in observing all teachers

  Evaluate Diverse Learning programs to ensure students achieve goals in alignment with individualized educational plans

  Closely monitor school payroll and purchases to control costs and meet budgetary guidelines

  Actively promote parent involvement by engaging in monthly parent advisory meetings and local school council meetings

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Master's Degree, Education & Administration; 1998

Roosevelt University-Chicago, IL

72 Clock Hours of Administrative Training

Bachelors Degree, Elementary Education; 1989

Illinois State University-Normal/Bloomington, IL

Board Member, Marcy Newberry Association; 4+ years

A nonprofit providing adult senior and child services to West Side Chicago community

President and Treasurer, Condo Association; 1997-2009

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I launched my career with the Chicago Board of Education in 1990 as a Teacher at John T. Pirie Fine Arts & Academic Center, promoting to Assistant Principal in 1998 and assuming full leadership as Principal in 2002. In this capacity I have steered full-scope staffing, program, budgeting, and administrative operations. This has included independently managing all school functions for the past 2 years in absence of the support of an Assistant Principal while concurrently improving our rating to Level 1 within this time frame. To complement this background, my credentials include a Master s Degree in Education & Administration along with Type 75 Illinois Administrative and Type 03 (K-9) Certificates.

Having established and achieved numerous aggressive goals both as an Administrator and professionally, I am now eager to contribute my vast experience toward working with you in optimizing performance as an integral member of your senior administrative team. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss how my qualifications support your immediate and long-range objectives, and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Senalda Grady