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Damian T. McClure

Damian T. McClure

Dayton

Summary

As an educator I believe that “Every day is a new day with a new chance for my studeAs an educator, I am passionate about creating a supportive and engaging classroom where all students feel valued and capable of success. I currently serve as the Department Chair for Science and Social Studies, where I coach and collaborate with fellow teachers to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes. My teaching focuses on connecting learning to real-world experiences, integrating STEM and global perspectives, and building strong relationships that help students grow academically and personally. I strive to create an environment where mistakes are part of the learning process and effort is always encouraged. As an educator, I believe that “Every day is a new day with a new chance for my students to make their WORLD a better place to be.” I am also committed to continued growth in educational leadership, aspiring to become an assistant principal, principal, and—God willing—one day a superintendent.nts to make their WORLD a better place to be.”

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Dayton Leadership Academies
07.2023 - Current

6th Grade Science/S.S. Teacher (23/24, 24/25)

5th Grade Science/S.S

Science/S.S. Department Chair

Board Advisory Committee

Drone Club Advisor

Teacher

Dayton Public Schools (Fairview Elementary)
08.2022 - 05.2023

6th Grade Science

Paraprofessional

Dayton Public Schools (Fairview Elementary)
02.2022 - 07.2022

Preschool and School-age Teacher

Inspire Me Learning Academy
09.2021 - 02.2022

Paraprofessional

Centerville City Schools
12.2016 - 03.2017

Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Greater Dayton
04.2012 - 07.2016

Drill Team

River’s Edge Montessori
10.2014 - 02.2015

Education

Master of Educational Leadership - M. Ed. Ohio Principal Licensure

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH
05-2028

Bachelor of Education Studies - Education

Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio, OH
05-2026

Child Development Associate Training -

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
12-2021

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work with students at all levels
  • Cooperative Learning
  • Ability to be flexible and to adopt to changing conditions
  • Knowledge of various learning styles
  • Student motivation
  • Ability to work with different types of personalities, a dedicated team player
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom instruction
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Ohio’s Approach to Quality
  • Ohio’s Overview of Child Development
  • Managing Environmental Influences on Behavior in School-age Programs
  • PBIS: It Takes the Whole Building
  • STEM Good to Great
  • National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teacher Global STEM Program
  • AFS Global Up Abroad Competency

Timeline

Teacher

Dayton Leadership Academies
07.2023 - Current

Teacher

Dayton Public Schools (Fairview Elementary)
08.2022 - 05.2023

Paraprofessional

Dayton Public Schools (Fairview Elementary)
02.2022 - 07.2022

Preschool and School-age Teacher

Inspire Me Learning Academy
09.2021 - 02.2022

Paraprofessional

Centerville City Schools
12.2016 - 03.2017

Drill Team

River’s Edge Montessori
10.2014 - 02.2015

Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Greater Dayton
04.2012 - 07.2016

Master of Educational Leadership - M. Ed. Ohio Principal Licensure

University of Mount Union

Bachelor of Education Studies - Education

Franklin University

Child Development Associate Training -

Sinclair Community College