Elementary school principal with 17 years in education, including 6 as principal of a 640-student Title I school. Moved the school from a D to a B state rating in four years. Brings instructional leadership, a $5.2M budget, staff retention and strong community trust.
Experience
Principal, Hillcrest Elementary School (Oklahoma City, OK)
Jul 2020 – Present
Lead 640 students, 48 teachers and 30 support staff in a Title I school with 90% free and reduced lunch
Raised the state report card grade from D to B by building MTSS and weekly data teams
Manage a $5.2M budget including $680K in Title I funds, adding a reading interventionist and a mental health counselor
Improved teacher retention from 72% to 89% through mentoring and a shared leadership team
Assistant Principal, Sooner Middle School (Norman, OK)
Jul 2016 – Jun 2020
Oversaw discipline, attendance and master scheduling for 900 students
Cut suspensions 45% after introducing restorative practices and PBIS
Math Teacher, Sooner Middle School (Norman, OK)
Aug 2009 – Jun 2016
Taught grades 7–8 math and chaired the math department for 3 years
Education
Master of Education, Educational Administration, University of Oklahoma (Jun 2013 – Aug 2015)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education, Oklahoma State University (Aug 2005 – May 2009)
Skills
Leadership: instructional leadership, MTSS, teacher evaluation (Marzano), school culture, community engagement
Operations: budget management, Title I compliance, master scheduling, hiring
Data: state assessments, NWEA MAP, attendance analytics
How to write a School Principal resume
A strong School Principal resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Lead with scope and impact: the size of the systems, budgets or teams you influenced, and the decisions you owned.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page is ideal; two pages are fine with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Summary: Open with your specialty and years of experience, then one or two signature results.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
School Principal resume FAQ
What should a School Principal resume include?
A School Principal resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Lead with scope and impact: the size of the systems, budgets or teams you influenced, and the decisions you owned.
What is the best resume template for a School Principal?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for School Principal roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a School Principal resume be?
One page is ideal; two pages are fine with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Which skills should a School Principal put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for School Principal roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong School Principal resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."