- Writing and performing poetry
- Writing and performing rap lyrics
- Painting
- Drumming and piano
- Acting
- Teaching and mentoring others
David Flores
Richmond,California
Summary
Innovative Lead Trainer with a passion for SEL, arts integration, curriculum design and employee engagement. Successfully developed and implemented training programs that enhance staff competencies and promote best teaching practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Trainer
Mindful Life Project
Richmond
08.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance staff competencies and engagement.
- Facilitate workshops on mindfulness techniques for educators to promote emotional well-being among participants.
- Train new mindful coaches, providing guidance on best practices and instructional strategies.
- Collaborate with leadership to assess training needs and align programs with organizational goals.
- Develop curriculum and resources to support mindfulness programming in schools
- Provide observation and coaching support for mindfulness coaches
- Lead mindfulness assemblies for schools
Teacher
WCCUSD
Richmond
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster student engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning and development.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects, hands-on activities and integration of the arts
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education
Elementary Teaching Credential -
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-2000
Skills
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Training delivery
- Coaching techniques
- Training needs analysis
- Classroom engagement
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum design
- Arts integration
- MBSR techniques
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- 2018-2026 assisted in the creation of MLP's annual album with original songs written and recorded
- 2026 April featured poet at Oakland Get Hype Open Mic
- 2025 Featured poet at annual GRIP fundraiser/ celebration
- 2025 March rap lyricist winner at Flow Lounge Berkeley
- 2024 Actor in the play The Space In Between at the EBCPA
- 2022/23 Richmond Poet Laureate
- 2023 Featured poet at annual Women's Month event and Literacy Festival for the City of Richmond
- 2016 Grant Elementary Teacher of the Year w/ special recognition from the City of Richmond
- 2008/09 Ed Fund Teacher of the Year
- 2008/09 WCCUSD Teacher of the Year
Certification
- Culturally responsive teaching certified
- English language learner certified
- Arts integration certified through EBCPA
- MBSR certified
Interests
Timeline
Lead Trainer
Mindful Life Project
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
WCCUSD
08.2006 - 06.2017
Elementary Teaching Credential -
California State University, East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
San Francisco State University