Professional Resume Template for

Assistant Principal

Evelyn R. Hayes

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 555-0144

evelyn.hayes@email.com

linkedin.com/in/evelyn-hayes-edu

Professional Summary

Collaborative, student-focused school administrator with a 6-year background as an Assistant Principal in public secondary education. Specializes in designing positive behavioral intervention systems, optimizing instructional staff performance, and managing school-wide testing logistics. Successfully reduced suspension rates by 24% across a student body of 1,200 and improved teacher retention by 15% through mentorship initiatives. Proven ability to oversee operational budgets up to $120,000 and leverage tools like PowerSchool, Canvas, and Frontline for student data management.

Work Experience

Assistant Principal — Oakridge High School

Phoenix, AZ | July 2023 – Present

  • Directed a faculty professional development program for 85 educators, increasing average student proficiency scores in algebra by 14% on state assessments.
  • Reconfigured attendance tracking systems by introducing automated SMS alerts to parents, which successfully reduced chronic absenteeism by 18% over a 12-month period.
  • Managed school discipline policies for 1,200 students, reducing behavioral suspension rates by 24% through the implementation of restorative justice programs.
  • Oversaw the school's annual activities and operations budget of $120,000, allocating funds to 18 student organizations while maintaining a 5% budget surplus.

Assistant Principal — Pine Creek Middle School

Tempe, AZ | July 2020 – June 2023

  • Designed and implemented a school-wide positive behavioral intervention support (PBIS) framework, reducing classroom behavioral referrals by 31% for 800+ students.
  • Coordinated state standardized testing logistics for 850 students, decreasing scheduling errors to 0% and reducing administration prep time by 15 hours.
  • Supervised and evaluated 40 instructional and support staff members, conducting 120+ classroom observations annually to improve instructional alignment.
  • Chaired the school safety and emergency response committee, updating and testing comprehensive protocols for a 150,000-square-foot facility housing 950 occupants.

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership

Saguaro Valley University · Tempe, AZ · 2020

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education

Verde Valley College · Flagstaff, AZ · 2015

Skills

Instructional leadership, School safety coordination, PBIS implementation, Budget management, Standardized testing administration, Teacher observation and mentorship, Conflict resolution, Student data analytics, PowerSchool, Canvas LMS, Frontline Education

Projects

Restorative Justice Transition Program

Role: Project Leader

Tools: PowerSchool, Google Workspace, Canvas

Designed a peer-mediation curriculum for 1,200 students, reducing out-of-school suspensions by 24% and saving 120 instructional hours.

Hybrid LMS Integration Initiative

Role: Implementation Coordinator

Tools: Canvas, Frontline Education, Zoom

Migrated 85 faculty members to a centralized learning management system, completing training in 3 weeks and achieving a 98% adoption rate.

Certifications

  • Standard Professional Principal Certificate (State of Arizona) (2020)
  • Certified Evaluator (Frontline Education) (2021)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Affiliations: Member, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) (2020-present)
  • Availability: 4 weeks notice or negotiable for school term starts

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Market data and opportunities for

Assistant Principal

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$82,000

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$118,000

Avg:

$98,000

Growth Outlook:

The employment outlook for elementary, middle, and high school principals, including Assistant Principals, is projected to decline by 2% from 2024 to 2034. However, approximately 20,800 job openings are anticipated annually across the United States. This steady volume of opportunities is driven by the need to replace administrators retiring or transitioning to other fields. Successful candidates will focus on managing school operations, supervising instructional staff, and implementing safety protocols, with those holding advanced educational leadership degrees facing the best prospects.

-2% growth over 10 years (20,800 annual openings)

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Demonstrated success managing school operations and safety for student populations of 800+ || Proficiency with student information systems and educational platforms including PowerSchool, Canvas, and Frontline || Proven ability to reduce disciplinary issues and improve academic performance through restorative policies

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