Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Grandchildren
Spouse
Personal Information
References
Affiliations
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Daren Duncan

Avinger,TX

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional educator with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to servant leadership to drive team success and contribute to student achievement . Ready to tackle new challenges and advance district objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
3
3

Teaching and administrative certifications

Work History

Agri Science Instructor, department lead

New Diana ISD
, TX
01.2014 - Current
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in leadership concepts.
  • Provided individualized instruction for students requiring extra help with agriculturally-related topics.
  • Provided leadership for students and colleagues as head of the department.
  • Selected and interviewed candidates for teaching positions.
  • Collaborated with administrators to manage department budgets and transportation.
  • Collaborated with community leaders and parents to provide support for student activities.
  • Collaborated with administrators and construction managers to plan and facilitate construction projects.

Agri Science Instructor

Longview ISD
, TX
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students and rebuild interest in the program.
  • Managed budget and transportation for all phases of student activities.
  • Cooperated with directors to select and interview candidates for teaching positions.
  • Collaborated with administrators and construction managers to plan facility construction projects.

Sales/Management

Pilgrim’s Pride
Pittsburg, TX
01.1991 - 01.2007
  • Proactively identified and solved complex strategy problems that impact sales management and business direction.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams within the organization to improve processes related to agricultural sales management.
  • Managed personnel and budgets for multiple departments.
  • Advised senior management on relevant market conditions affecting sales performance.
  • Oversaw inventory management and budgeting for store and field-based sales.
  • Developed sales presentations and communications materials for management team.

Agri Science Instructor

Avinger, TX
01.1987 - 01.1991
  • Developed superior leadership and livestock programs.
  • Provided individualized instruction for students requiring extra help with agriculturally-related topics.
  • Collaborated with community leaders and parents to provide support for student activities.
  • Collaborated with administrators to manage department budgets and transportation.

Agri Science Instructor

Waskom, TX
01.1984 - 01.1987
  • Developed superior leadership and livestock programs.
  • Provided individualized instruction for students requiring extra help with agriculturally-related topics.
  • Collaborated with community leaders and parents to provide support for student activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to manage department budgets and transportation.

Agri Science Instructor

Ore City, TX
01.1984 - 01.1984
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students and rebuild interest in the program.

Education

Advanced Administration Courses -

08.2007

M.S. -

SFASU
05.2000

B.S. -

Texas A&M
05.1983

Skills

  • Motivating others
  • Team player
  • Persistence
  • Honesty
  • Goal setting
  • Adversity management
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Instruction and Leadership
  • Project-based learning
  • Google Classroom
  • Supplies Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Parent and Guardian Communication
  • Lecturing and Leading Discussions
  • Recordkeeping
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Interpersonal Skills

Certification

  • Texas Teaching Certification
  • Principal Certification
  • Superintendent Certification
  • Various Professional Improvement Courses

Grandchildren

3

Spouse

Dawn Duncan

Personal Information

  • Number of Children: 6
  • Marital Status: Married

References

References upon request

Affiliations

  • State Champion FFA Leadership Development team- Chapter Conducting
  • Honorary American FFA Degree
  • Conservation Teacher of the Year
  • Golden Apple Award-NHS

Timeline

Agri Science Instructor, department lead

New Diana ISD
01.2014 - Current

Agri Science Instructor

Longview ISD
01.2007 - 01.2014

Sales/Management

Pilgrim’s Pride
01.1991 - 01.2007

Agri Science Instructor

01.1987 - 01.1991

Agri Science Instructor

01.1984 - 01.1987

Agri Science Instructor

01.1984 - 01.1984

Advanced Administration Courses -

M.S. -

SFASU

B.S. -

Texas A&M
Daren Duncan