Teacher Manager
Resume:
Terrence Allen Duncan
PRINCIPAL
Sugar Land, TX *7479
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Educational Leader with proven abilities to grow and transform campuses. Dedicated STEAM education professional with a comprehensive background providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic campus management, organization, and effective discipline.
• Proven history of assuming responsibility and meeting goals and deadlines Strong organizational, leadership, problem solving, and technical skills Former member of NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Former member of Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Registered Brain Pop Educator (www.brainpop.com) Game Development Game Star Mechanic Educator Ronald E. McNair Educational Science Literacy Foundation Camp Educator 2012 Texas Education Agency Highly Qualified Teacher Status in Life Science 8th - 12th and Generalist 4th - 8th Former Member - John Maxwell Leadership Series Teach for America Summer Academy Mentor Teacher - June 2014 Baylor College of Science Summer Science Program - July 2013 &2014 Houston Independent School District Department Chair - Science Department - Sugar Grove Academy 2014 Houston Independent School District Campus Mentor Teacher Fall 2014 Houston Independent School District Boy's Football Coach - Sugar Grove Academy - Fall 2014 Houston Independent School District Boys’ Basketball Coach - Asst. to Varsity, Head JV - Sharpstown High School Fall 2013 - 2015 Alief Independent School District Lead Science and Math Teacher - 6th Grade - Owens Intermediate - 2015 - 2016 Willing to relocate to: Los Angeles, CA - San Diego, CA - Phoenix, AZ Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Director of Advancement and Admissions
Grace Christian Academy - Houston, TX
April 2019 to Present
Primary strategic architect of a comprehensive development program that advances the financial mission and goals of the organization. Lead the advancement team that designs and implements a comprehensive, results-oriented development plan that includes annual fundraising, major and planned giving, campaigns, and special events. Establish a vision for fundraising including goals, strategies, benchmarks, and timetables in order to identify new donors and deepen relationships with families and individual, corporate, and foundation leaders. Principal
Pilgrim Lutheran School - Houston, TX
June 2018 to November 2018
Principal of K-8 private Christian school.
Provide strategic direction, develop standardized curricula, assess teaching methods, monitor student achievement and behavior, encourage parent involvement, revise policies and procedures, administer the budget, hire and evaluate staff and oversee facilities. Also, develop safety protocols and emergency response procedures and build quality, productive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Increased enrollment 15% in first 3 months
• Fostered development of successful parent teacher association
• Created service plan for teachers leading students on charitable endeavors
• First African American principal in school's history 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
ALIEF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - Houston, TX
July 2015 to May 2018
Responsible for instructing students on mathematics curriculum, including algebra, geometry, statistics, logic, and pre-calculus. The science curriculum included teaching earth and space science and the foundations for chemistry and physics. Also, introduced life science and biology concepts to prepare students for 7th grade state curriculum.
Other responsibilities included:
• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
• Maintain grade books.
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research.
• Create projects designed to enhance lectures.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Create lesson plans.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Develop incentives to keep participants in class.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
• Utilize public library resources.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures. Education
MASTER'S in EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY - Houston, TX
September 2017 to Present
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - Pine Bluff, AR May 2000
ASSOCIATES in EDUCATION
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Decatur, AL
June 1997
Skills
• Budget (3 years)
• Contract Management (2 years)
• Crisis Management (5 years)
• Problem Solving (10+ years)
• Strategic Planning (5 years)
• Sports Coaching (10+ years)
• Public Speaking (10+ years)
• Budgeting (3 years)
• Writing Skills (10+ years)
• Mentoring (10+ years)
• Classroom Management (10+ years)
• Team Management (5 years)
• Tutoring (10+ years)
• Teaching (10+ years)
• Behavior Management
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrence-allen-duncan-0a544a2a Certifications and Licenses
Standard 4-8
January 2014 to May 2019
Assessments
Teaching Skills: Elementary Lesson Planning — Proficient January 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to develop lesson plans for elementary-level classrooms that promote effective learning.
Full results: Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Highly Proficient April 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Highly Proficient
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Highly Proficient April 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals. Full results: Highly Proficient
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Additional Information
SKILLS
• Leadership • Public Speaking
• Problem Solving • Strategic Planning
• Crisis Management • Contract Management
• Relationship Builder and Manager • Budget Planning
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