David Bondt
Lubbock,USA
Summary
Dynamic and versatile art educator with extensive experience teaching multiple levels and a proven track record of effectively engaging students, including those with special needs. Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment, utilizing innovative motivational techniques to inspire creativity and critical thinking. Excellent communication skills enhance the ability to manage academic plans and facilitate open classroom discussions, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered in their artistic journeys. Passionate about excellence in teaching and dedicated to continuous professional growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Art director
HeARTful nonprofit
09.2019 - Current
- Outreach with at risk populations
Adjunct professor
Texas Tech University
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Visual studies
Substitute, Certified Art Teacher
Lubbock - Cooper Independent School District
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Substitute 2010-2011
- Certified Art Teacher 2011-2013
Substitute Teacher, Overton Elementary Teacher's Aide
Lubbock Independent School District
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Substitute Teacher
- Overton Elementary Teacher's Aide
House Leader: Volunteer Position
L'arche Community
09.2003 - 01.2004
- Directed overall activities in house in regards to daily care for individuals with disabilities.
- Help build community which welcome people with Intellectual disability
Severe Behavior Teacher Assistant
Saint Patrick's Elementary School
03.2001 - 07.2003
- Turning Points Program
- Teaching children with behavioral problems life management and social skills
- Assisting teachers with students in various settings
Special Needs Worker
Private Group Home/ Parkland Class
10.1998 - 07.2003
- Part time aid for an Autistic child
- Supervising, special activities and dealing with behavioral problems
Summer Recreation Position
Bowden Federal Penitentiary
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Equipment room supervision, overseeing recreational activities and inmate interaction within the recreational environment of the prison.
Community Youth Care Worker
Outreach Support Services
11.1994 - 05.1996
- Working with children in group programs to build social skills
Therapeutic Foster Care Worker
Woods Christian Homes
01.1994 - 05.1996
- Teaching behavior management and social skills to foster children
Education
Masters - Art Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas05.2015
Elementary Education, EC-4
Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, Texas01.2009
Certified Nurse Aide
South Plains College
Lubbock, Texas12.2005
Bachelor of Education - 1st and 2nd Year
Red Deer College
Alberta, Canada12.2000
General Studies and upgrading
Medicine Hat College
Alberta, Canada04.1998
Skills
- Ability to help individuals learn best by incorporating differentiated instruction
- Demonstrated patience and compassion with my students and people with learning and developmental disabilities
- Implement local context in education
- Experienced in Developing and Implementing Creative Learning Strategies
- Texas Education Certification in Art K-12
- Accomplished Artist in Mixed Mediums
Timeline
Fine Art director
HeARTful nonprofit
09.2019 - Current
Adjunct professor
Texas Tech University
08.2013 - 08.2019
Substitute, Certified Art Teacher
Lubbock - Cooper Independent School District
02.2010 - 05.2013
Substitute Teacher, Overton Elementary Teacher's Aide
Lubbock Independent School District
09.2005 - 12.2006
House Leader: Volunteer Position
L'arche Community
09.2003 - 01.2004
Severe Behavior Teacher Assistant
Saint Patrick's Elementary School
03.2001 - 07.2003
Summer Recreation Position
Bowden Federal Penitentiary
05.2000 - 08.2000
Special Needs Worker
Private Group Home/ Parkland Class
10.1998 - 07.2003
Community Youth Care Worker
Outreach Support Services
11.1994 - 05.1996
Therapeutic Foster Care Worker
Woods Christian Homes
01.1994 - 05.1996
Elementary Education, EC-4
Wayland Baptist University
Certified Nurse Aide
South Plains College
Bachelor of Education - 1st and 2nd Year
Red Deer College
General Studies and upgrading
Medicine Hat College
Masters - Art Education
Texas Tech University
Awards
Don and Kay Cash research grant, Helen DeVitt Jones Fellowship, Helen Jones Art Talent Scholarship, Medici Circle Scholar
Volunteering & Activities
- 2024 Weaving and carving class, programs through Sealaska, University of Alaska, Ketchikan, AK
- 2014-2019 Volunteering TTU Burkhart Center for Autism Education
- 2013 -Teaching art special needs Highpoint village community
- 2007- Artist, Lubbock First Friday Art Trail, Commission work
- 2007-08 Focus Lubbock, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
- 2004-05 Hiking through the French Alps into Spain, Backpacked through Europe, and Canada
- 2000-02 Member of Red Deer Boxing Club, AB Canada
- 1998-00 Member of Red Deer College Cross Country Running Team
- 1990-92 Honorable Discharge Charlottetown 721 Communication Regiment, PEI Canada