To whom it may concern:

My name is Jamahl Peake and I am proud product of H.I.S.D. As such, I want to do everything I can to provide
students in our great district the same educational opportunities I received. And while I have enjoyed almost
every minute of my time in the classroom, I believe I can have a greater impact working with a larger sample of
scholars. Working as a Teacher Development Specialist or a campus based Teacher Specialist will give me the
platform to have a more direct impact on the day to day instructional experiences of the students I would be
serving. I have spent the past 3 years working as a Social Studies teacher but my previous professional
experiences include material science manufacturing (measurement, testing, maintenance, specification
monitoring) and product development. The experience I attained working in the field of material science
coupled with my psychology studies has given me the unique ability to adapt to the various technical aspects
of teaching (TEKS, various laws, H.I.S.D. board police) while still being able to meet the very human needs
of the learning community at Key Middle School. As most in the district are aware, the neighborhood that Key
serves (Kashmere Gardens) is full of challenges but I (with the help of wonderful colleagues and administrative
support) have thrived. It is my sincere hope that I will have the opportunity to take my love of learning and
continued pursuit of knowledge and my passion for teaching and helping teachers to a role that will allow me to
continue these pursuits on a larger scale. If you have any questions or would like to discuss available
opportunities further, do not hesitate to email or call at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Jamahl Peake
Jamahl Peake Key Middle School
jpeake@houstonisd.org
281-826-1615
Current Position(s): Teacher Social Studies (8th grade), Lead Teacher, After School Program Coordinator
(S.E.L.F. Foundation), Instructional Technology Specialist
Certifications: 4-8 Generalist, ESL
Highlights: Grew STAAR test scores in content area by more than 20% (largest growth of all 8th grade Social
Studies programs in the district), created custom study guide and flash card sets for all 8th grade Social Studies
students at Key M.S., Teacher of the Year Nominee (2016-207), led campus based professional development
(A4E, Lead4Ward, Gradespeed, EdPlan), created and/or delivered several hours of professional development at
Ryan Professional Development Center (A4E, EdPlan, Difficult Conversations, portfolio building), attended
several hours of professional development (Lead4Ward, R360, TEACH, Mental Health First Aid, Texas History
Workshop, etc.), 7th Grade football coach (2014-2015)
Career in Education:
2015-2017
Key Middle School 8th grade Social Studies teacher/ Lead Teacher/After School Program Coordinator/
TELPAS rater
Responsibilities/duties:
Creating and delivering effective lesson plans and assignments that reflect both the state standards and
how they standards tested on assessments (DLA, STAAR)
Tracking student performance, adjusting lesson content and delivery accordingly
Meeting with TDS, other department members and administrators to review strategy and technique
across grade levels
Leading department meetings (agenda setting, content delivery)
Managing after school program students and staff (scheduling, check in, weekly/monthly reports)
Assessing student writing samples to determine appropriate language level for TELPAS
Attending various professional development sessions to increase knowledge and performance
Maintaining positive, productive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, various community
members
2014-2015
Key Middle School 7th grade Social Studies teacher/ 7th grade Football Coach/ Summer School Instructor
Responsibilities/duties:
Creating and delivering effective lesson plans and assignments that reflect both the state standards and
how they standards tested on assessments (DLA, STAAR)
Tracking student performance, adjusting lesson content and delivery accordingly
Attending various professional development sessions to increase knowledge and performance
Maintaining positive, productive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, various community
members

Education: University of Houston -Clear Lake B.S. Psychology 3.5 GPA