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DAVID THOMAS

Fort Myers,USA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lee County School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and critical thinking activities, fostering a supportive learning environment. Committed to empowering students and collaborating with parents to drive academic success. Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes a range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment. Sales professional with strong expertise in driving revenue growth and building client relationships. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to achieve and exceed sales targets. Adept at adjusting strategies to meet changing market conditions and demands. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in communication, negotiation, and customer engagement.

Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of Students With Disabilities

Lee County School District
08.2020 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Unloaded trucks and operated skid bailer

Teacher in Social Science

Escambia County School District
08.2015 - 05.2020
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers in the social science department, providing guidance with lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage active participation in their child's education.

Walmart Associate

Walmart
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Worked in the Dairy, Produce and Meat Departments at Walmart 20 hrs per week during school year and full-time in summers

Owner/Sales Associate

Spectrum Press
08.1985 - 05.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected business interests

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Education Social Studies

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.1988

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model
  • Conflict resolution
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Public speaking
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Learning strategies
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Marketing
  • Sales leadership
  • Sales strategy development
  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Physical agility
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professional demeanor
  • Emergency response
  • Risk management
  • Report writing
  • Threat assessment
  • Written communication
  • Adaptability
  • Physical stamina
  • Continuous improvement
  • Time management abilities
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Interpersonal communication
  • First aid certification
  • Professionalism
  • Goal setting

Timeline

Teacher of Students With Disabilities

Lee County School District
08.2020 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
08.2018 - 08.2020

Teacher in Social Science

Escambia County School District
08.2015 - 05.2020

Walmart Associate

Walmart
08.2015 - 05.2018

Owner/Sales Associate

Spectrum Press
08.1985 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Education Social Studies

Indiana University, Bloomington

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Arkansas State University
DAVID THOMAS