Resume Skills and Keywords for School Principal

Students in elementary, middle, and high schools are assigned to principals who are responsible for creating a safe and intellectually challenging environment. The responsibilities of a school principal include overseeing daily school operations, upholding curricular standards, and managing both teaching and non-teaching personnel. Great principals sincerely care about their students' achievement and recognize that test scores alone do not indicate effective education.

Skills required for a School Principal role

  • Education Administration
  • Classroom Evaluation Methods
  • Teacher Mentoring & Development
  • Academic Progress Tracking
  • Student Discipline & Safety
  • Technology Enhancements
  • Curriculum Planning 
  • Teacher Development 
  • Education Administration & Leadership 
  • School Personnel & Teacher Management 
  • Conflict Resolution

What recruiters look for in a Principal  resume: 

  • Lead instructional excellence by setting aspirational school goals and ensuring that teachers receive appropriate support to meet goals
  • Implement systems and structures to cultivate, hire, develop, and retain diverse, highly-effective staff including school leadership team members
  • Model self-awareness and personal responsibility, and hold self and others accountable for the bar of authenticity

What can make your School Principal resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience, and background in the teaching sector 

  • School Principal highly regarded for planning curriculum, implementing positive learning strategies, and driving test scores.  In-depth understanding of standardized testing, common core learning standards, and performance benchmarking.  Proven ability to build lasting relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents. Leverages organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. A motivational leader who enjoys actively engaging with students and educators.  

Targeted job description 

  • Develop programs that improve teacher performance and assist students in understanding class material better
  • Provide guidance to the school’s network of student leaders and challenge those leaders to make the school a better place
  • Respond immediately to concerns from parents and school board administrators

Related academic background 

  • B.Ed. - Amity University 
  • University Of Delhi - B.A. (English Hons.)

Sample Resume of School Principal in Text Format

Diksha Sharma 

Principal 

+918783648782 | dikshasharma@gmail.com 

SUMMARY

School Principal highly regarded for planning curriculum, implementing positive learning strategies, and driving test scores.  In-depth understanding of standardized testing, common core learning standards, and performance benchmarking.  Proven ability to build lasting relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents. Leverages organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. A motivational leader who enjoys actively engaging with students and educators.  

EMPLOYMENT 

Principal - Mata Jai Kaur Public School | 2017 - 2021 

  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative  personnel’s positive interaction with students and families. 
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory funding sources across programs and outcomes. 
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative  personnel's positive interaction with students and families. 
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training. 

Vice Principal

Hansraj Model School | 2014 - 2017 

  • Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction. 
  • Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and an exciting  education-focused setting for teachers, ensuring that all felt valued. 
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback. 
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and  behavior modification. 
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to ensure performance objectives are continuously achieved. 

Teacher

D.A.V School | 2011 - 2014 

  • Employed various instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. 
  • Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly. 
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records. Managed classrooms of 20 to 38 high  school students during the absence of their teachers. 
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.  
  • Developed, administered, and graded tests. 
  • Reported student progress every four weeks and contact parents regarding student progress. 

EDUCATION 

  • B.Ed. - Amity University 
  • University Of Delhi - B.A. (English Hons.) 

SKILLS 

  • Curriculum Planning 
  • Teacher Development 
  • Education Administration & Leadership 
  • School Personnel & Teacher Management 
  • Conflict Resolution