Kevin

Helmeczi
1234 Sweitzer Road
New Freedom, Pa 17349
717-873-3181 (mobile)
717-235-9229 (home)
khelmeczi@yahoo.com
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think cri
tically...
Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Prize-winning 20th-century American civil rights l
eader
"...for the countless ways you have supported me - I thank you for your knowledg
e, time and encouragement. You have been a friend and a mentor to me, as well as
a strong and positive leader."
(M.Q. - teacher at middle school)
"...thank you, Kevin, for inspiring me."
(T.C. - teacher at middle school)
"Thank you for all that you have done for me...for steering me in the right dire
ction and understanding me."
(R.C. - Student at middle school)
"...I know that whatever path is laid for you, you will not only accept it, but
conquer it."
(M. C. - parent of student at school)
Career Highlights
Proven leader with twenty years expertise in the educational field holding seni
or positions of increasing challenge and responsibility
Insight into all aspects of the public education environment through direct rep
ort to the Superintendent of Schools office
Change agent for leading a middle school for the past seven years, guiding the
positive cultural and academic changes and improving the student achievement res
ults from mediocre to very good
Excellent organizational, planning, and leadership skills coupled with hands-on
management capability
Professional Expertise
Visionary Leader
* Created the school multidisciplinary leadership team driven toward collaborati
ve management of the school
* Led the leadership team through establishing school vision resulting in goal d
irected mission
* Initiated School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System at middle school
* Established comprehensive transition for the middle school involving student e
mpowerment and leadership
Educational Administrative Management
* Provided leadership among district administrative team and professional staff
* Consulted with the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board regarding pr
oposals for new programs and initiatives
* Leadership of forty-three professional staff and twelve paraprofessional staff
* Evaluated staff performance yearly resulting in instructional changes that imp
roved student achievement
Curriculum Development
* Coordinated the curriculum revisions and served as a liaison between the schoo
l and the district Curriculum Director
* In-depth knowledge of curriculum development K-12, including all aspects of Un
derstanding By Design (Wiggins and McTighe)
Technology Integration
* Co-coordinated with Technology Integration Specialist district-wide use of edu
cational technology.
*Incorporated the use of Blackboard educational management system as portal for
staff, student, parent, and community involvement
* Thorough understanding of the impacts of technology on learning
* Proficient with Windows, Internet, Microsoft Office
Fiscal Management
* Consistently managed school-based budget in fiscally responsible manner, maint
aining quality educational programming while returning over 5% of the budget bac
k to general funds to meet district needs
Mathematics Instruction
* Researched exemplary programs with the secondary math department to refine and
or replace traditional mathematics curriculum resulting in increased student ac
hievement
* Thorough knowledge of the classroom environment and instructional strategies
* Participated in instructional training for new mathematics program in district

Employment History
Principal - Southern Middle School, Southern York County School District, Glen R
ock, PA (2003 - 2010)
Assistant Principal - Southern Middle School, Southern York County School Distri
ct, Glen Rock, PA (2000 - 2003)
Vice Principal - Milton Somers Middle School, Charles County Public Schools, LaP
lata, MD (1997 - 2000)
Administrative Teacher - John Hanson Middle School, Charles County Public School
s, LaPlata, MD (1995 - 1997)
Mathematics Teacher - John Hanson Middle School, Charles County Public Schools,
LaPlata, MD (1989 - 1997)
Education
Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College)
Credit requirements beyond Master's for Administrative certification 1999
Master's of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, 1998
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Education, 1989
Major: Secondary Mathematics Education
Minor: Computer Science
Professional Activities
Coordinate monthly York County middle school principal meetings
Presented at PSBA Convention - Fall 2005
Presented at Shippensburg Study Council - Spring 2005
Presented at York County New Teacher Consortium - 2004, 2005
Co-teacher of District Peer Collaboration course
Chair of parent advisory committee at Southern Middle School
Chair of District Strategic Plan sub-committee on Meeting the needs of students
Chair of School Character Education Committee
Mentor to 3 students each year to help improve behavior and academic performance
Standing member of District mathematics curriculum committee
Avocations
Avid Outdoorsman - hiking, biking, running, camping
Horse trainer and enthusiast - active rider and trainer; trained seven horses fo
r pleasure and showing
Music appreciation
Building/construction
Community and civic organizations through position at school