Damon McMurdo
Watauga
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Keller ISD and Fort Worth ISD, adept in performance evaluation and enhancing student math skills. Leveraged group instruction and mentorship to foster academic growth, employing innovative teaching strategies. Excelled in building confidence and fostering a positive learning environment, significantly contributing to professional development and instructional leadership.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Keller ISD
01.2008 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Assistant Principal
Keller ISD
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Assistant Principal
Fort Worth ISD
07.2000 - 07.2005
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
6th Grade Math Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
07.1994 - 07.2000
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX07-2001
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance evaluation
- Statistics
- Building confidence
- Homework assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL) - Texas Department of Education.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - United States Department for Education.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Math Teacher
Keller ISD
01.2008 - Current
Assistant Principal
Keller ISD
07.2005 - 12.2007
Assistant Principal
Fort Worth ISD
07.2000 - 07.2005
6th Grade Math Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
07.1994 - 07.2000
- Professional Educator License (PEL) - Texas Department of Education.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - United States Department for Education.
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
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