Damon's Stuff

I am a master teacher in that I've taught student teachers. Besides teaching AP Language and Composition at a public high school, I work for The College Board grading national AP tests. I also work for California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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Outstanding Educator Award, CA Legislature Assembly, University of Chicago 2016 Outstanding Educator, University of Chicago 2015 Outstanding Teacher, PTSA 2015 Exceptional Teaching, Stanford University (nominated by Rosie LaPuma) 2014 Exceptional Teaching, Stanford University (nominated by Ashley Overbeek) 2014 Honorary Service Award, PTSA 2013 Teacher of the Year, AVID 2011-2012 Make a Difference Award, National Honor Society 2012 Teacher of the Semester, Palos Verdes High School 2010 Above and Beyond, AVID 2009 Above and Beyond, AVID 2008 Teacher of the Year, AVID 2007

MA, English, The College of New Jersey BA, English, The College of New Jersey Continuing Ed courses at: USC, UCLA, Loyola Marymount, USD

2016 Completed a ½ marathon to raise money for The Multiple Sclerosis Society 2012 Completed a ½ marathon to raise money for Solace for the Children 2012 Edited Journey to the Heart of Pachamama, an autobiography by Ann Windes (available for sale on Amazon.com) 2012 Published editorial in The Daily Breeze and the Pasadena Star News “Teachers Deserve More Respect” 2003 Completed a triathlon to raise money for ovarian cancer