Robert Desmond
Teacher
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment through technology integration and professional development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Saugus Union School District
Santa Clarita, CA
08.1993 - 06.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated as grade-level chair to enhance educational programs and teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated communication with parents on student performance and activities.
- Conducted professional development mathematics workshops to share best practices among educators.
- Integrated technology into lessons, boosting student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers in instructional techniques and effective classroom management.
- Organized extracurricular activities promoting student involvement, including Math Field Day and Toastmasters.
- Created activities for, organized, and ran the district Math Field Day event.
- Organized and ran Toastmasters speech contest events at the school site.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA07-2004
Teaching Credential - Education
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1986
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment and evaluation
- Technology integration
- Professional development
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Teacher Tribute Honoree for Emblem Academy for the 2023-24 school year - Selected by staff at my school site for outstanding service in the classroom, at the school site, and to the school district
Timeline
Teacher
Saugus Union School District
08.1993 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
California State University, Bakersfield
Teaching Credential - Education
University of California Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles