Melvin Damaolao
Assistant Principal
Bronx,New York
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 7-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
14
14
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
New York City Department Of Education
04.2019 - Current
- Master Scheduler & Academic Programmer: Designed and implemented complex master schedules using STARS programming to align with state and district requirements, seamlessly integrating CTE, FutureReadyNYC (FRNYC), Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT), and ENL course pathways. Managed daily staff coverage to maintain instructional continuity.
- Instructional Leadership & Teacher Evaluation: Performed formal and informal classroom evaluations to assess instructional strategies and teacher effectiveness, providing actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement across academic departments.
- Department Supervision & Curriculum Alignment: Supervised the Math department and coordinated with the Science department to drive vertical and horizontal alignment of standards, fidelity of problem-solving curricula, and implementation of high-rigor, interdisciplinary Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs) adhering to New York State Consortium standards.
- Assessment & PBAT Management: Directed PBAT implementation across disciplines by designing digital rubrics, coordinating presentation schedules, and recording scores in STARS. Oversaw all College Board testing operations, including PSAT, SAT, and AP exam administration.
- Graduation Readiness & Data Analytics: Partnered with guidance counselors to audit student transcripts and establish credit recovery interventions. Utilized NYCDOE Insight and state Regents item analyses to track student progress, address skill gaps, and improve graduation rates.
- Data-Driven Instructional Coaching: Facilitated data-use protocols leveraging IRLA reading assessments and Regents item analyses to guide instructional teams in converting diagnostic data into targeted classroom intervention.
- Special Education & Student Support Oversight: Collaborated closely with the Special Education team to oversee the entire IEP process, including annual reviews and compliance. Built productive relationships with families facing difficult home or school situations to foster supportive home-school partnerships.
- Gradebook & Standards Administration: Served as system administrator for JumpRope, conducting routine audits of grading practices to ensure instructional outcomes aligned with academic standards and grade entries were regularly updated.
- Student Retention & Attendance: Collaborated with the Attendance Team to analyze attendance trends, establish targeted outreach initiatives, and improve overall daily student attendance.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
CUNY - Lehman College
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved students' performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Developed and implemented a curriculum for improved learning and student performance related to teaching mathematics to Middle School and High School students with disabilities.
Classroom Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
10.2006 - 04.2019
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Instructed groups of up to 10 students and provided individual support.
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education - Philippines
06.1999 - 08.2006
- Helped improve student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Instructed groups of up to 30 students and provided individual support.
- Spearheaded the creation of computer classes that helped students become computer literate.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Management
National University Laguna
Calamba, Laguna 12.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Development Administration
Philippine Christian University
Manila 06.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of The Visayas
Cebu City, PH 06.2010 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
Ateneo De Manila University
Quezon City, PH 05.2003 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Mathematics
Cebu Normal University
Cebu City, PH 06.1995 - 03.1999
Skills
Student and parent relations
Instructional leadership
Parent engagement and communication
Student achievement
Data-driven instruction
School improvement
School facilities and operations
Parent communication
Educational technology
Staff development
Discipline management
Relationship building and networking
Disciplinary actions
Critical thinking and judgment
Policy implementation
Verbal and written communication
Student engagement
Standardized testing
Team collaboration
Faculty support
Schedule oversight
Training and mentoring
School security and safety procedures
Staff assessment
Organizational leadership
School safety
Master class schedule
Group facilitation and presentations
School administration
Progress monitoring
IEP development
Staff management
Performance evaluations
Positive learning environment
Curriculum development
Community engagement
Curriculum design
Academic administration
Teacher training
Personnel management
Special education
Curriculum evaluation
Performance monitoring
Attendance monitoring
Student retention
School culture
Certification
NYS School Building Leader (SBL)
Timeline
Adjunct Assistant Professor
CUNY - Lehman College
06.2023 - 08.2023
Doctor of Education - Educational Management
National University Laguna
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
New York City Department Of Education
04.2019 - Current
Ph.D. - Development Administration
Philippine Christian University
06.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of The Visayas
06.2010 - 10.2011
Classroom Teacher
New York City Department Of Education
10.2006 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
Ateneo De Manila University
05.2003 - 10.2004
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education - Philippines
06.1999 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Mathematics
Cebu Normal University
06.1995 - 03.1999