Elementary School Principal Cover Letter Examples

Dear Mr. Stoops:

Upon learning of your search for a new elementary school principal to join Apple Tree Elementary School, I felt compelled to submit my resume for your review. As an accomplished, visionary teacher and leader with 16 years of teaching experience coupled with five years of recent experience as the principal of Charles Elementary in Portland, I am well prepared to significantly contribute to your school’s goals and objectives in this role.

My expertise lies in overseeing areas such as staff recruiting, financial and budget administration, community partnership building, and policy implementation to achieve improved academic performance and student experiences. From conceptualizing and establishing forward-thinking development plans to collaborating with teachers and staff to achieve consensus across multiple levels, I excel at directing strategic enhancements to drive goal achievement while communicating openly and collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents.

Highlights of my experience include the following:

Advancing through an accomplished tenure of administrative leadership and teaching experience to assume position as the principal of Charles Elementary School, spearheading budget management, strategic planning, curriculum and program development, enrichment planning, and overall team leadership

Mentoring and supporting teachers in creating and implementing high-impact learning environments, lesson materials, and student assessments

Facilitating professional development initiatives in alignment with school and district goals to enhance the quality of teachers’instructional delivery

Developing and implementing policies, initiatives, and systems to continually boost efficiency and performance, including Parent Education Nights, a New Teacher Mentoring Program, and various outreach programs

Cultivating an environment of trust, collaboration, and openness, encouraging honest communication and feedback between teachers, staff, students, parents, and district leadership

Demonstrating outstanding communication, time management, and organizational abilities while leveraging a highly collaborative and personable demeanor to secure community partnerships and achieve consensus across multiple organizational levels

Holding a master’s degree in education administration from Portland State University, as well as a bachelor of arts in education and teaching certification in the state of Oregon

My skills in academic operational oversight and school leadership have been finely honed, and I am confident my strengths and qualifications can make a positive impact on Apple Tree Elementary. The chance to offer more insight into my qualifications would be appreciated. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Brenda J. Jennette