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James Kennedy
Principal
jmknnedy_9e@gmail.com | 914-324-5677 | White Plains,
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Passionate and experienced principal committed to striving for excellence by working to foster the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical needs of students. Adept in overseeing the overall management of educational programs, while remaining committed to a school's mission.
Work Experience
08/2018 - 06/2022, Principal, Holmer Thorpe High School, White Plains
- Worked to ensure best practices were achieved in all aspects of the daily operation and instruction for this learning institution serving 600+ students.
- Actively communicated with the faculty, staff, parents, and board.
- Developed a strong rapport with community members and local businesses.
- Effectively oversaw the development of technology for instructional and administrative purposes.
- Maintained advanced knowledge of educational trends and encouraged faculty to implement them.
- Supported an admissions committee of board members and worked with them to achieve goals.
- Recruited highly qualified and capable faculty members and staff, resulting in a stellar work atmosphere and unwavering team unity.
08/2014 - 06/2018, Assistant Principal, Our Lady of Hope Academy, New York
- Assisted the principal in administering and managing district initiatives.
- Effectively assisted in leading the Middle Campus consisting of 620 students.
- Consistently exhibited personal and professional leadership to work toward and achieve goals.
- Planned, organized, supervised, and evaluated all school programs.
- Coordinated the supervision and evaluation of staff members in conjunction with the principal.
- Served as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Middle Campus in the wider community.
- Organized standardized testing procedures to ensure compliance with state and district mandated processes and policies.
09/2010 - 06/2014, Social Studies Teacher, Gramercy High School, New York
- Collaborated with colleagues and staff to develop and implement an appropriate and powerful social studies curriculum for Grades 9-12.
- Designed and implemented assessments that measured progress towards social studies standards.
- Nurtured on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy by attending conferences and remaining committed to learning.
Education
08/2011 - 05/2014, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Fordham University, New York
09/2007 - 05/2011, Bachelor of Arts in History, Manhattanville College, Harrison, NY
- Graduated magna cum laude.
Languages
- Spanish; Castilian
- French
Skills
- Knowledge of Social Studies and History
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability
- Lesson Planning and Differentiation
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