David "Whit" Thomas

Teaching Experience & Skills

• Taught US History to 10th grade students with is a STARR tested subject thus I must ensure they are prepared to pass this standardized exam in order to graduate high school
• Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
• Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
• Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
• Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in teaching and coaching.
• Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools for in-person and online teaching environments.
• Advised students on academic progress, goals and achievement

Coaching Experience & Skills

• Football: Varsity Defensive Line (4 years), Varsity Offensive line (3 years), JV Defensive Coordinator (4 years), Varsity TE/H (1 year); Responsibilities: Breaking down the defensive film through Hudl program for the DC, prepare the JV Defensive strategies for games
• Powerlifting: HS Girls' Head Coach (4 years); Responsibilities: develop schedule for practice, meets and competitions; ordering equipment needed
• All Sports: Strength and Conditioning Coordinator (1 year); Responsibilities: create summer workouts, supervise workouts for all sports for middle/high school
• Softball: HS Assistant Coach (1 year)

• I worked as a server/bartender while getting my teacher certification when we first moved to TX.

• I worked as a server/bartender when my wife and I moved to AZ for her 1 year pharmacist residency.

• Worked for Huey’s for nearly 10 years as a server, trainer, food runner and helped behind the bar throughout high school and college.