David Swift
COALGATE,OK
Summary
Data-focused educator and developer with 13 years of experience in Physics, aviation, and computer science instruction. Skilled in Python, Java, and C#, with specialized training in machine learning through IBM and Azure certifications. Experienced in data analysis using Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy, with a strong emphasis on educational and equity-driven data projects. Eager to bring analytical rigor and problem-solving capabilities to innovative teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Coordinator / Computer Science Teacher
Atoka High School
01.2019 - Current
- Improved test scores to the 89.5 percentile of all high schools in Oklahoma
- Advised TSA gold chapter of distinction
- Taught Physics, aviation, and computer science; integrated Python, Java, and C# into curriculum
- Developed and led a STEM program supporting innovation, computational thinking, and real-world problem solving
- Founded and coached award-winning robotics and TSA teams
- Championed inclusion by mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds in computing
Educator
Coalgate Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering positive learning environments.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Managed classes of more than 26.
Education
M.Ed. - School Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK01.2024
M.Ed. - Secondary Education
East Central University
Ada, OK01.2015
B.S. - Physics
East Central University
Ada, OK01.2010
Skills
- Experienced in Python programming
- Experienced with SQL
- Java programming
- Pandas for data processing
- Experienced with Seaborn and Tableau for visualizations
- Experienced with SciKit-learn library for machine learning
- Proficient in Azure ML Studio
- Proficient in Jupyter Notebooks
- Proficient with GitHub
- Robotics training facilitation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Data-driven decision making
- Curriculum design and implementation
Certification
- IBM Data Science Specialization certification
- Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
- OKCareerTech STEM Certificate
- Google Advanced Data Analyst Certification- in progress
- Azure ML dp-100 training
Honors And Awards
NCWIT Regional Affiliate Educator Award, 3-Time Winner
Featured Projects
- IBM Capstone Project: Predicting Loan Risk, Created a full machine learning pipeline using Pandas, scikit-learn, and Jupyter Notebook to classify loan default risk, Performed EDA, cleaned data, trained multiple models, and deployed the best-performing logistic regression model, Evaluated precision, recall, and F1-score to guide risk-management recommendations
https://github.com/swiftyis1/Capstone-IBM-Data-Sci
- AtokaScienceScores Analysis, Analyzed science test score trends across Atoka County public schools using Python and Pandas, Identified strategies to further improve our science scores, Delivered insights in a written report with clear visualizations and policy implications for local educational leadership
https://github.com/swiftyis1/2023AtokaScidatavsstate
Affiliations
- Sigma Pi Sigma- Physics Honor Society
Awards
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Oklahoma Regional Educator award winner 3 years in a row. 2021-2024.
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award identifies exemplary formal and informal educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging 9th-12th grade students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary to explore their interest in computing and technology
Timeline
STEM Coordinator / Computer Science Teacher
Atoka High School
01.2019 - Current
Educator
Coalgate Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
M.Ed. - School Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.Ed. - Secondary Education
East Central University
B.S. - Physics
East Central University
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