Assistant Principal

MARLA WORMLEY, Ed.D.

215-***-**** **************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Highly accomplished and data-driven Educational Leader with 5+ years of school administration experience, dedicated to driving academic excellence and cultivating inclusive, high-achieving school cultures. Expert in Instructional Leadership, School Improvement Planning, and data-driven decision-making to maximize student achievement. Proven ability to elevate staff performance through targeted development, build robust community/parent partnerships, and effectively manage complex school operations and crises. Committed to creating equitable and supportive learning environments.

Core Competencies: Instructional Leadership Data-Driven Instruction School Improvement Planning (SIP) Crisis Management Policy Implementation Teacher Mentorship & Supervision

PBIS Equity & Diversity Initiatives Staff Development Student Achievement EDUCATION & ADVANCED DEGREES

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Educational Leadership Gwynedd Mercy University

● Dissertation: Middle School Teachers’ Perspectives of the Implementation of PBIS in a K-8 Building.

Master of Education – Counselor Education Indiana University of PA Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education Indiana University of PA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Grade Level Assistant Principal, Senior High October 2021–Present

● Instructional Leadership: Drove continuous teacher improvement by conducting formal observations and follow-up conferences, resulting in positive increases in instructional fidelity to the A/B Block schedule model.

● Data & Technology: Trained and supported staff members in leveraging educational technology (IXL, LinkIt) for data analysis, directly informing instructional practice and driving student gains in Math, English, and English Language Learners.

● Climate & Crisis Management: Directed prompt resolution of high-level student conflicts and crises for a cohort of 735 students, maintaining a positive school climate and reducing documented disciplinary incidents by 40% from 9th to 12th grade.

● Staff Development: Participated in the selection and onboarding of 10+ new teachers, across different disciplines (Special Education, World Language, Science, Administrative Assistant, etc), resulting in improved staff retention and expanded instructional expertise.

● Equity & Culture: Key member of three District-Wide Committees (Equity/Diversity, Bullying, Climate), actively developing and implementing policies to ensure an inclusive and safe learning environment for 2,800 students.

● Stakeholder Relations: Provided exemplary customer service to parents and maintained high staff morale, contributing to a collaborative and supportive culture across a grade level of 735 students.

UPPER DARBY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lead Teacher September 2020–October 2021

● School Leadership: Guided and solidified positive school climate by communicating and enforcing clear objectives and expectations to staff members, students, and parents.

● Teacher Mentorship: Provided direct instructional leadership and mentorship to novice teachers, accelerating their professional growth and improving classroom management efficacy.

● Operations: Assisted administration in coordinating daily operations, maintenance, and safety protocols for a facility serving 285 students, ensuring a consistently secure learning environment.

● Equity/PBIS: Led the School Equity and Diversity Team and served as the PBIS Team Leader, spearheading initiatives that decreased office discipline referrals by 10%. UPPER DARBY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Teacher 2017–August 2020

● Curriculum & Assessment: Developed, implemented, and utilized progress-monitoring tools for the elementary curriculum, using student assessment data to inform and differentiate instruction for 30 students annually.

● Behavioral Support: Chaired the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) program, successfully implementing a positive classroom structure that reduced minor disruptions by 20%.

● Program Coordination: Coordinated the Title 1 After-School Tutoring Program, overseeing 20 tutors and 90 students to provide targeted academic intervention. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Guidance Counselor 2007–2017

● Intervention & Support: Championed the Response to Intervention (RTII) Behavior Interventions and facilitated the Check-In/Check-Out school-wide system, directly improving student behavior and academic focus for about 25 at-risk students.

● Professional Development: Designed and facilitated professional development workshops for staff, focusing on key areas such as student behavior, trauma-informed strategies, and parent consultation.

● Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as the Home & School Liaison, driving parent involvement and facilitating productive consultations between parents and staff regarding student behaviors.

AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● Presenter: Gwynedd Mercy University’s Education Symposium on Trauma-Informed Strategies.

● Authored: Dissertation on PBIS Implementation recognized by Gwynedd Mercy University (2018).

● Targeted PD: Completed extensive training focused on Special Education Effective Practices, Addressing Adversity, Trauma, and Resiliency during times of crisis, and E-Learning Implementation for special populations. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

● American School Counseling Association (ASCA)

● Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

● National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE)

● Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)

● National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

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