DAMON L HORN

25119 PLEASANT WAY- HAYWARD, CA 94544

510 690-9650 FAMLUV@HOTMAIL.COM
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Nov, 2009

To whom it may concern:

Attached please find a copy of my resume. I am an educator who have worked in the area of
education for the past 10 years; I have worked with the Ravenswood City Unified and Sequoia
Unified School Districts. Specifically, I have been involved in the improvement of test scores in
the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics. In addition, I have worked with kids with special
needs in low socio-economic community, and kids with behavioral problems. Recently, I changed
the direction of my career. I decided to move in the direction of Physical Education. I have
passed the CSET Physical Education test. I am currently seeking employment and enrolling into a
credentialing program .

Due to my personal philosophy and accomplishment in the areas of health and wellness, My
passion for teaching is stronger than ever. I feel that I am the best candidate for the position and I
will be available. Here are a few of my accomplishments in general education;
• My class had the highest test scores in the district for the seventh grade.
• Most improved test score in the district for the seventh grade.
• Created teaching strategy for language arts that implement music, acting, writing, art ,
poetry, collaboration, cooperative learning, and presentation.
• Recorded several songs in the studio with select students.
• Skilled in planning curriculum for meeting the needs of all students.
• Implement music and songs as a tool to enhance the memory of certain lesson.
• Taken kids on a performing arts community tour.
• Organized and implemented after school sports program.

Additional qualifications are mentioned in my resume. If you have any questions, I can be
reached at the number or e-mail that is listed at the top of the page.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter. I looked forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Damon L. Horn

Enclosure
 Damon Horn
25119 Pleasant Way, Hayward, California

OBJECTIVE- To obtain a teaching position in which I can utilize my physical educational skills to enhance and
enrich the lives of youth and adults for lifelong wellness and reduce the negative association with a sedentary lifestyle.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

• Ten years of teaching multiple subject, math, reading, social studies, science, art and
music;
• Capable of making tough decision and changing negatives to positives;
• Effectively analyze the individual difference in students ability and inability and
construct the appropriate course of action;
• Director of after school sports program;
• Basketball, Football, Baseball Coach & Skills development instructor;
• Music Producer/ Recording artist;
• Ten years of officiating basketball, flag football, volleyball and score keeping;

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MARKETING, Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana, May 1990

PROFESSIONAL EXPERICENCE
2008-2009 RHYTHM &MOVES INC,
Duties included implementing California curriculum for K -8th grade and administering state fitness gram
test.
2006-PRESENT-SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Duties included substituting various classes at the high school level.
1998- PRESENT –THE CITY OF MENLO PARK, PARK & RECREATION
Duties include scorekeeping adult basketball and baseball, officiating elementary and
Junior high school basketball city league, gym monitor, and basketball skills development instructor for
elementary school kids.
1999- PRESENT- P.B.O.A. & B.O.A. (Peninsula Basketball Officials Association)
Responsible for officiating flag football and basketball for elementary,
junior high schools, high school and AAU tournament games and adult basketball league
2006-2007 BELLE HAVEN SCHOOL, LONG TERM SUBSTITUE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Responsible for implementing California state standards for the physical education for the junior high and
elementary students. The primary focus was on health fitness, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscle
strength, muscle endurance.
2005-2006 GENERATION WELLNESS, MACSA CENTER
Assisted in the daily activity of G-tip students in health and fitness program and monitor weight room
facility.
1996- 2008-TEACHER, RAVENSWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Developed and implement lesson plan on Math, Writing, Reading, and Language Arts,
for 5th - 8thgrade students. Monitored the progress of students.Created performing arts, skits, dance, poetry,
play and music.
1999- 2004- TEACHER FOR THE CITY OF MENLO PARK SUMMER SCHOOL AND THE
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
The duties were to create and develop a math manipulative curriculum for the summer classes for K-5. during
the regular school year I was responsible for organizing the after school sports program , developing the
regular league play for the various seasons, flag football, basketball, baseball and soccer.