Donald John McClain

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with over ten years of experience fostering the academic and social growth of students in elementary and secondary settings. Committed to enhancing the skills of special needs students through tailored instructional strategies and collaboration with a talented educational team. Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments that empower all students to reach their full potential. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

     Hello and thank you for taking the time to review my resume. My name is Donald John McClain, Jr., and I am very interested in employment with your Special Education department. Language is a device for which have a deep interest and love. I am not only speaking of my experience as an English/Reading Language Arts educator, but as a band director, as well. I have been very successful in my career thus far, and it has everything to do with my passion for teaching. I would love the opportunity to bring my abilities and record of prosperous accomplishments to your prestigious institution, for the betterment of your students’ overall educational experience. 

     My success can be attributed to my strong work ethic, love for the teaching profession, respect and love for the students and ability to creatively and effectively collaborate with my peers. I am a believer of the “hard work plus dedication equals results” philosophy, and I have previously proven this as a valid method of building and maintaining a student success. I believe in working smarter AND harder. I have been quite fortunate to have worked and studied under a very wide range of educators, and I have taken a great many methods of educating students and organization from these experiences. I eagerly await my first day on the job with your Special Education program, and I look forward to bringing my history of success with me. Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

Donald John McClain, Jr

• (As an ELAR Teacher), 2023 – 2024: My students have exhibited the greatest margin of growth (Domain 2) of any other 8th grade RLA class on campus. (This has also been my first year teaching a STAAR course.)
• 2023 – 2024: My students were the only 8th graders on campus that consistently achieved their AR (Accelerated Reader) Program goals for each grading period.
• 2023 – 2024: My students were the only 8th graders on campus that consistently achieved their overall AR (Accelerated Reader) Program goal for the entire year.
• 2023 – 2024: I recently achieved a lifelong dream when I qualified for membership into the Mensa International elite IQ organization and was recognized with an IQ of at least 145.
• 1994 DCI Division II/III World Champion Member (Lone Star Drum and Bugle Corps),
• 2012 Roma Gladiator Drumline Contest Grand Champions (with Hidalgo High School)
• 2012 TECA AA Class Gold Medalist State Championship (with Hidalgo High School)
• 2013 Roma Gladiator Drumline Contest Grand Champions (with Robert Vela High School)
• 2013 TECA A Class Silver Medalist at State Championship(with Robert Vela High School)
• 2014 Roma Gladiator Drumline Grand Champions (with San Benito High School)
• 2014 TECA A Class Silver Medalist at State Championship (with San Benito High School)
• 2015 TECA AAA Class Gold Medalist State Champions (with Akins High School)
• 2016 UIL State Marching Contest Finalist (with Fredricksburg High School)
• 2017 Roma Gladiator Drumline Contest Grand Champions (with Rivera High School)
• 2018 TECA A Class Silver Medalist at State Championship (with Rivera High School)
• 2019 TECA AA Class Gold Medalist State Champions (with San Benito High School)