School Principal Cover Letter Examples

Dear Mr. Brown:

Upon learning of your posting for the position of School Principal at Merriweather Elementary School, I felt compelled to submit my resume for your consideration. As an accomplished, visionary leader with comprehensive operational, planning and program development experience in the school sector, I am well prepared to significantly contribute to your college’s goals and objectives.

My expertise lies in overseeing strategic planning initiatives, budget administration, and employee recruitment to improve school performance and achieve – or outperform – academic standards and objectives. From conceptualizing and establishing forward-thinking plans and programs to hiring and motivating outstanding team members, I excel at directing strategic enhancements to drive goal achievement while communicating openly and routinely with staff and management teams.

Highlights of my experience include the following:

Spearheading policy and procedure development and implementation, program management, staff support and overall operational leadership tasks to facilitate optimal performance as Principal for Grant Parker Elementary School for the last eight years; formerly Assistant Principal at Taylor Day Academy for seven years.

Mentoring and supporting teachers in creating and implementing exceptional learning environments, curriculum, student assessments and special projects and events to measurably enhance teacher morale and engagement.

Personally visiting classrooms on a routine basis to view teaching techniques, observe student behavior and build relationships with students, minimizing barriers and encouraging communication and trust.

Developing and executing a Three-Year Technology Plan at Grant Parker, resulting in 1:1 devices (iPads) for every fifth grader.

Cultivating a school environment that encourages open and trusting communication among colleagues, students and district leadership.

Skillfully managing budget planning/alignment, school reform/improvement efforts, policy enforcement and safety compliance.

My skills in operational oversight and directional leadership have been finely honed, and I am confident my additional strengths will readily translate to your environment at Merriweather 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.

Sincerely,

Betsy C. Bell