David Padron
JROTC Instructor
Salem,UT
Summary
Army JROTC Instructor | Leadership Teacher teaching leadership, civics, and life skills in an alternative high school serving students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges. Leads individual mentorship, curriculum development, and experiential learning in archery, marksmanship safety, and outdoor education to build resilience, accountability, and responsible decision-making. Partners with counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to support student success and civic engagement.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Army JROTC Instructor | Leadership Teacher
Independence High School – Provo City School District
07.2023 - Current
- Taught leadership, civics, and life skills to students facing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges in an alternative high school.
- Mentored students in goal setting, resilience, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and responsible decision-making to enhance personal development.
- Lead experiential learning through leadership activities, archery, marksmanship safety, and outdoor education.
- Developed curriculum that integrated leadership, emotional intelligence, financial literacy, communication, and character development to support holistic student growth.
- Coordinate community service initiatives that promote civic engagement and servant leadership.
- Collaborate with counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to support student success.
Senior Military Science Instructor
University of Texas at El Paso
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Mentored and advised college students in leadership, ethics, communication, and professional development, enhancing their readiness for future challenges.
- Mentored and advised college students in leadership, ethics, communication, and professional development.
- Coached students through academic and personal challenges while fostering confidence and resilience.
- Planned and executed leadership laboratories, field training exercises, and community engagement projects to foster practical skills and community involvement.
First Sergeant (Retired)
United States Army
03.2019 - 04.2020
- 24 Years of Honorable Active-Duty Service
- Led organizations of up to 180 personnel in high-pressure operational environments, ensuring mission success and personnel effectiveness.
- Mentored Soldiers through personal, family, career, and combat-related challenges, fostering resilience and cohesion within teams.
- Planned and managed organizational training supporting operational readiness.
- Planned and managed organizational training to enhance operational readiness and capability of personnel.
- Mentored Soldiers through personal, family, career, and combat-related challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Public University System
Charleston, WV08-2026
Associate of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
Charleston, WV07-2022
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Communication
- Youth Mentorship
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis De-escalation
- Behavior intervention planning
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Group Facilitation
- Community resource coordination
- Family engagement
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers (Student Member, if applicable)
Certification
Utah Professional Educator License
Timeline
Army JROTC Instructor | Leadership Teacher
Independence High School – Provo City School District
07.2023 - Current
Senior Military Science Instructor
University of Texas at El Paso
05.2020 - 09.2022
First Sergeant (Retired)
United States Army
03.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Public University System
Associate of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Youth Mentor, Provide mentorship to adolescents and young adults through leadership development, goal setting, and positive role modeling.
- Community Service Coordinator, Organize and supervise student volunteer projects that strengthen civic responsibility and community engagement.
HONORS
Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant following 24 years of honorable service., Selected for senior leadership positions responsible for mentoring, developing, and supervising Soldiers throughout military career., Recognized by students and colleagues for integrity, mentorship, and servant leadership.