Damon Hall
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced and solutions-oriented school leader with a strong track record of supporting academic operations, faculty coordination, and student-centered programming in dynamic middle school environments. Adept at managing complex logistics, cross-divisional initiatives, and communication strategies that keep school communities informed and engaged. Collaborative by nature, with a keen eye for detail, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and a deep belief in fostering positive school culture through consistent, mission-aligned practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of the Middle School
Hackley School
07.2023 - Current
- Created and implemented school's first behavior management system
- Managed internal and external communications such as weekly faculty updates, family announcements, and push pages, ensuring timely, accurate, and community-focused messaging.
- Oversaw calendar and scheduling logistics including lunch/recess duties, special schedules, and interdisciplinary programming with Lower and Upper Schools.
- Served as a key liaison for admissions and community engagement, supporting new student orientation, student buddy systems, and family-facing events throughout the year.
- Coordinated academic operations for grades 5–8, including trimester grade reporting, student scheduling, and cross-divisional events, field trips, and advisory programming.
History Teacher, Middle School Dean, Varsity Track & Field Head Coach
Hackley School
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed teams of teacher-advisors to implement grade-wide activities and promote student well-being and development
- Co-created new eighth grade history course reflective of varying perspectives and different historical cultures
- Planned and executed full itinerary for varsity track & field team training trip
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Bowdoin College
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Coordinated all elements of athlete recruitment including talent identification, outreach and campus visits
- Organized and executed programming of team activities, events, and fundraising
- Counseled student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues
Assistant Track & Field Coach
California Institute Of Technology
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided training direction, encouragement, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for competition
- Evaluated individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions to develop suitable individualized training programs
- Designed, organized, and conducted practice sessions
Fifth Grade Teacher
The Oaks School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Enlisted onto committee for equity, inclusion, and social justice to increase school-wide diversity and programs
- Assisted in the development of new grading tools and rubrics to assess student learning and development
- Established first-ever after-school program for enrichment through athletics
Humanities Teacher
Maret School
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Implemented curriculum and programming in school's advising and house programs to cultivate community within the middle school
- Crafted school's Mission Statement and Philosophy as part of a task force of faculty and board members
- Led varsity track & field team as head coach and assisted coaching varsity football
Teaching Fellow
Fessenden School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Taught sixth-grade geography; assisted lead teachers in fifth-grade English and middle school Latin
- Supervised residential hall of boys grades seven through nine as dormitory parent
- Provided private instruction to individuals and small groups of students to improve academic performance, study skills, and preparation
Education
M.Ed - Learning and Teaching (Instructional Leadership Strand)
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA05.2019
B.A. - Psychology; Minor-Teaching
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME05.2009
High School Diploma -
Roxbury Latin School
Boston, MA05.2005
Skills
- Faculty support
- Student and family relationships
- Behavior management
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Parent communication
- Program implementation
Timeline
Assistant Director of the Middle School
Hackley School
07.2023 - Current
History Teacher, Middle School Dean, Varsity Track & Field Head Coach
Hackley School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Assistant Track & Field Coach
Bowdoin College
08.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Track & Field Coach
California Institute Of Technology
01.2016 - 06.2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
The Oaks School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Humanities Teacher
Maret School
06.2010 - 06.2014
Teaching Fellow
Fessenden School
08.2009 - 06.2010
M.Ed - Learning and Teaching (Instructional Leadership Strand)
Harvard Graduate School of Education
B.A. - Psychology; Minor-Teaching
Bowdoin College
High School Diploma -
Roxbury Latin School
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