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David McClellan

David McClellan

English Teacher
Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

I am a certificated English teacher employed at Banning High School in Wilmington, looking for a career change. I am professional, organized, skilled at relationship-building, and motivated to excel in any endeavor. I have an excellent performance record as a teacher and work well in high-pressure situations. Before teaching, I enjoyed a 20+ year career in the entertainment industry, running my own production company and working on various creative endeavors. I have excellent communication skills and am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and modern skills. I can handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and seek to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

English Teacher

Banning High School
Wilmington, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.

English Teacher

Centinela Valley Union High School District
Lawndale, CA
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Prepared and implemented equity-based lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Incorporated UDL Guidelines and differentiated instruction
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals and state standards.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula and data collection
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and exciting ways.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Administered assessments, including SBAC & ELPAC
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum


English/ Social Studies Teacher

Mesa View Middle School
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2021 - 07.2021

6-7 Grade English/Social Studies.

Craft and implement original lesson plans - design and oversee project-based learning curriculum for an elective. Grading, classroom management, and working with ELL students. Performed all Covid-related protocols and duties during in-class cohorts and remote learning.

Substitute Teacher

Ocean View School District
09.2014 - 01.2021

All subjects - Middle School 6-8th grade.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Secondary English Teacher

Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA
08.2019 - 01.2020

Develop and administer lesson plans for 9th and 10th grade English classes during the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year while completing my coursework at Brandman University.

  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Producer/Editor/Creative Writer

Potty Mouth Productions 
Los Angeles, CA
01.2000 - 01.2019

Film and video production and post production. Past clients include: Animal Planet, Discovery, Food Network, E! and multiple commercials, shorts and independent features.

  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Provided writing support for various projects and departments.
  • Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
  • Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
  • Assisted with drafting speeches and program talking points for events.

Producer/Writer/ Director

Second Nature Films
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - 01.2014

Successfully created and produced features, commercials and short films for domestic and foreign distribution. Managed teams of employees on long-term projects. Completed budgeting profiles for projects and worked with other professionals in the field.

  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.

Education

Brandman University
09.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts -

City College New York
09.1990 - 05.1993

Skills

Data driven instruction

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Certification

CTC Single Subject Teaching Credential with ELAS

Work Availability

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Timeline

English Teacher

Banning High School
08.2023 - Current

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

07-2023

AP English Language Teaching Certificate

07-2022

English Teacher

Centinela Valley Union High School District
08.2021 - 06.2023

English/ Social Studies Teacher

Mesa View Middle School
01.2021 - 07.2021

CTC Single Subject Teaching Credential with ELAS

01-2020

Brandman University
09.2019 - 01.2020

Secondary English Teacher

Fountain Valley High School
08.2019 - 01.2020

Substitute Teacher

Ocean View School District
09.2014 - 01.2021

Producer/Writer/ Director

Second Nature Films
01.2011 - 01.2014

Producer/Editor/Creative Writer

Potty Mouth Productions 
01.2000 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts -

City College New York
09.1990 - 05.1993
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