David Dunaway
Travelers Rest,SC
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator seeking an Assistant Principal position in secondary education. Passionate about fostering academic achievement, enhancing school culture, and implementing effective leadership practices to support students, teachers, and families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Travelers Rest High School
08.2019 - Current
- Served as Summer School Principal to coordinate between the district, parents, and school support staff.
- Serve as an operations team member, addressing tardy issues, designing duty rosters, and coordinating school events.
- Partner with administration to address security concerns, student safety, and facilities management. Helped with the creation of emergency drill schedule with administration in order to avoid disrupting key school events
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity for US curricula.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Greenville County School District (Hillcrest)
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students. By maintaining a proficient 70% pass rating with 10 year long sections of US History over two years.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army Infantry
02.2003 - 06.2010
- Served with distinction in combat and non-combat roles, demonstrating leadership, resilience, and teamwork under pressure
- Awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the line of duty and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for acts of heroism
- Trained and led teams in high-stress environments, building a strong foundation in discipline, decision-making, and problem-solving
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $14 million.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2014
Skills
Standard 1: Visionary Leadership
- Contributed to crafting strategic action plans aligned to school vision, mission, and district goals
- Led professional development focused on data-based instructional decision-making
Standard 2: Instructional Leadership
- Conducted teacher SLO evaluations, analyzed student performance data, and provided targeted feedback to improve instructional practice
- Mentored early-career teachers, providing support in lesson planning, classroom procedures, assessment, and PLC collaboration
- Observed classrooms and collaborated with instructional coaches to improve Tier 1 instruction and differentiation practices
- Developed remediation assignments, study guides, and standards-aligned assessment materials for multiple social studies courses
- Helped implement MTSS-aligned instructional interventions and supported teachers in data interpretation for student support
Standard 3: School Operations / Management
- Supported large-scale student searches and discipline investigations, including documentation, parent communication, and restorative recommendations
- Assisted in operational planning for home football games, volleyball events, and large athletic crowds
- Completed security walk-throughs to monitor entry points, off-limits areas, and overall campus safety
Standard 4: School-Community Relations
- Communicated with parents regarding discipline incidents, academic concerns, and student wellbeing
- Participated in comprehensive review meetings that involved aligning school performance with community expectations
Standard 5: Ethical Leadership / Professional Responsibilities
- Demonstrated ethical decision-making by thoroughly investigating student incidents and handling sensitive information with confidentiality
- Mediated conflict between teacher and administrator following an instructional observation to maintain professionalism and school culture
- Modeled integrity and fairness when engaging with students, staff, and parents during high-stress and high-stakes situations
- Completed over 120 internship hours aligned to administrative leadership competencies
- Engaged in reflective practice through weekly written reflections documenting leadership growth and instructional supervision experiences
Standard 6: Human Resources Leadership (HR / Staff Capacity-Building)
- Participated in hiring processes, personnel interviews, and discussions with district HR leadership as part of administrator preparation
- Developed coaching plans for teachers requiring additional support after formal observations
- Contributed to school mentoring programs for new teachers by modeling effective instructional practices and classroom management
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
Travelers Rest High School
08.2019 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Greenville County School District (Hillcrest)
08.2015 - 05.2018
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army Infantry
02.2003 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Clemson University
Keyleadershipexperiences
- Coordinated Summer School to support staff and students with schedules including lunch times, class changes, and parent contacts.
- Managed the response to disciplinary incidents, including bullying and conflicts, ensuring safety and resolution.
- Facilitated professional development sessions on data-driven instruction and classroom management strategies.
Certificationsandaccreditations
- South Carolina Teaching Certification, Secondary Education
- AP U.S. History Accreditation
- AP Human Geography Accreditation
Military Service
United States Army Infantry, 2003 - 2010, Served with distinction in combat and non-combat roles, demonstrating leadership, resilience, and teamwork under pressure., Awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the line of duty and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for acts of heroism., Trained and led teams in high-stress environments, building a strong foundation in discipline, decision-making, and problem-solving.