Assistant Principal Resume Examples & Format
An assistant principal helps the principal run a school: directing and coordinating teachers and support staff, observing teaching and giving feedback, enforcing discipline and attendance rules, working with parents, and keeping records and reports. An assistant principal resume should prove skills such as teacher observation and evaluation, student discipline and attendance, and master schedule planning with numbers from your own work. Below are three samples, early-career to senior, with summaries, bullets and skills.
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Assistant Principal resume examples by experience level
All three samples are illustrative: the people, employers and every figure are made up.
Early-career sample
Karen Mitchell
M.Ed. Educational Leadership · 9 years teaching English · grade-level chair · seeking assistant principal role
Raleigh, NC · (919) 555-0148 · karen.mitchell@example.com
Summary
- English teacher and grade-level chair with nine years in middle school, leading 18 teachers and 620 students on schedule, behavior plans and parent meetings. Completing an administrator preparation program.
Work experience
- Grade-Level Chair, Oakridge Middle School, Raleigh, NC · 2021 – present · Lead 18 teachers and 620 students; built the common assessment calendar; led a behavior plan that cut office referrals by 30% in one year.
- English Teacher, Oakridge Middle School, Raleigh, NC · 2016 – 2021 · Taught grades 6 to 8; led the school writing night for 150 families.
Education
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership (in progress), Triangle State University · expected 2027
- B.A. English, Piedmont College · 2015
Skills
- Teacher observation and feedback, master schedule input, student discipline, parent communication, assessment data, professional development, Google Workspace
Mid-level sample
Robert Hayes
Assistant Principal · 16 years in education · high school · 1,400 students, 70 teachers · attendance and discipline
Phoenix, AZ · (602) 555-0173 · robert.hayes@example.com
Summary
- Assistant principal with sixteen years in education, overseeing discipline, attendance and teacher evaluations for 1,400 students and 70 teachers. Cut chronic absence from 18% to 11% in two years.
Work experience
- Assistant Principal, Desert Ridge High School, Phoenix, AZ · 2020 – present · Evaluate 24 teachers a year; manage discipline and attendance for grades 10 and 11; cut chronic absence from 18% to 11% with family outreach; supervise 3 campus supervisors.
- Department Chair, Mathematics, Phoenix, AZ · 2014 – 2020 · Led 9 teachers; raised the algebra pass rate from 72% to 83%.
- Mathematics Teacher, Phoenix, AZ · 2010 – 2014
Education
- M.Ed. Educational Administration, Southwest State University · 2013
- B.S. Mathematics Education, Southwest State University · 2010
Skills
- Teacher evaluation, attendance and discipline systems, master schedule, family outreach, data review, staff training, special education meetings, school safety drills
Senior sample
Denise Washington
Lead Assistant Principal · 24 years · 2,200 students, 110 staff · curriculum, compliance and scheduling
Atlanta, GA · (404) 555-0116 · denise.washington@example.com
Summary
- Lead assistant principal with twenty-four years in education, directing curriculum, scheduling and compliance for 2,200 students and 110 staff. Built a master schedule that opened 12 new course sections without new hires.
Work experience
- Lead Assistant Principal, Peachtree Ridge High School, Atlanta, GA · 2018 – present · Direct curriculum and the master schedule for 2,200 students; supervise 4 assistant principals' reports and 110 staff; lead school improvement planning from student performance data; manage a $1.2 million instructional budget.
- Assistant Principal, Atlanta, GA · 2011 – 2018 · Evaluated 30 teachers a year; ran the testing calendar for 3 testing windows.
- Teacher and Instructional Coach, Atlanta, GA · 2002 – 2011
Education
- Ed.S. Educational Leadership, Georgia Metro University · 2012
- M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction · 2008
- B.A. Social Studies Education · 2002
Skills
- Curriculum leadership, master scheduling, school improvement planning, budget oversight, compliance reporting, teacher coaching, community partnerships
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What does an assistant principal do?
An assistant principal resume should show that leadership scope in numbers, not classroom duties alone. In the US the job is in public and private K-12 schools, and the work usually means more than 40 hours a week, with evening events such as games and meetings.
Assistant Principal duties to put on a resume
- Direct and coordinate the activities of teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and improve teaching.
- Enforce discipline and attendance rules, and confer with parents and staff on student behavior or learning problems.
- Recruit, hire, train and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
- Create school improvement plans using student performance data.
- Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers and support staff.
- Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning and personnel reports and records.
- Coordinate extracurricular activities such as after-school events and athletic contests.
Best resume format for an assistant principal
- Lead with student and staff numbers and measurable results such as attendance, referrals and pass rates.
- Show leadership beyond teaching: observations, scheduling, discipline systems and budgets.
- Two pages are fine for senior leaders; keep each role to 3 or 4 bullets.
The section order and what goes in each are on the how to write a resume guide; the resume format guide covers every format by type and country.
Summary examples by level
- Early-career: English teacher and grade-level chair with nine years in middle school, leading 18 teachers and 620 students and cutting office referrals by 30% in one year.
- Mid-level: Assistant principal with sixteen years in education, overseeing discipline, attendance and evaluations for 1,400 students and cutting chronic absence from 18% to 11%.
- Senior: Lead assistant principal with twenty-four years in education, directing curriculum and scheduling for 2,200 students and 110 staff.
Work experience bullet points
- Evaluated 24 teachers a year with classroom observations and written feedback.
- Cut chronic absence from 18% to 11% in two years through family outreach and weekly attendance reviews.
- Reduced office discipline referrals by 30% in one school year with a schoolwide behavior plan.
- Led school improvement planning from student performance data for 1,400 students.
- Built a master schedule that opened 12 new course sections without new hires.
- Ran professional development sessions for 70 teachers, 6 times a year.
- Managed a $1.2 million instructional budget and approved purchases against it.
- Held 40 parent meetings a year on student behavior or learning concerns.
Key skills to list
Hard skills: Teacher observation and evaluation, Student discipline and attendance, Master schedule planning, School improvement planning, Student performance data analysis, Professional development, Staff hiring and training, Budget oversight, Parent and community communication, Compliance reporting.
Soft skills: Fairness with staff and students, Calm under pressure, Clear communication, Coaching teachers, Decision-making.
Writing the letter too? See the assistant principal cover letter example.
Education and certifications
- O*NET places school administrators in a job zone where most occupations require graduate school, such as a master's degree. List your degrees with the field and year.
- Administrator license rules differ by state. Check your state education department's requirements, and list the license you hold with the state and year.
- List leadership programs and training with the provider and year, and your years of teaching, which many job postings ask for.
Sources
Checked on 5 October 2026.
FAQ
Assistant Principal resume questions, answered.
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How do I write a resume for assistant principal jobs after teaching?
Highlight leadership you already do: department chair or grade-level chair work, team size, results and projects such as scheduling or testing coordination. Put the numbers first, then your degrees and any administrator license you hold.
How do I move from teacher to assistant principal on my resume?
Lead with leadership roles, such as chairing a team or running a committee, and give the team size and a result. Then list your administrator program, if you are in one. Keep classroom duties to one short line.
What are good assistant principal resume skills?
Teacher observation and feedback, discipline and attendance systems, master scheduling, data review, staff training, parent communication and budget oversight. Pick the ones named in the job posting and back each with a number.
What qualifications does an assistant principal need?
Requirements vary by state and district, so check the job posting and your state education department. O*NET places school administrators in a job zone where most occupations require graduate school, and many job postings ask for teaching years. List what you hold.