Thomas Trowbridge
Discovery Bay,California
Summary
Passionate Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning as well as developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering multiple subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Mt Diablo Unified School District
09.2005 - Current
- Communicated frequently with faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom practices.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Project Lead the Way to Concord High School 2011
- MDUSD CTE Advisory Leadership Team 2009-present
- CHS Site Council 2021-present
- Building Trades and Engineering Pathways Department Chair 2007-present
Business Owner
Trow's Shirt Shop
01.2001 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Turnkey product development: concept-design-production for screenprinted garment operation.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
Superintendent/Estimator/Senior Project Manager
Embree / Shames / Turner Construction
08.1985 - 10.2001
- Supervised field crews.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Maintained current OSHA and local safety guidelines for commercial work.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs up to $20M budgets.
- Assisted owners in budgeting and bidding work.
Education
Designated Subjects Teaching Credential - Building Trades And Const.; Arts, Media & Enter.
University of California, Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.1983
Skills
Project Lead The Way
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Civil Engineering & Architecture
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Engineering Essentials
First Robotics Competition mentor
NCCER Instructor Certification
Discover E! Engineering Summer Camp, CSUEB, Lead 2013-Present
SunPower Solar Summer Institute Teacher Training
Robotic Engineering Summer Academy: curriculum development and teaching
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year, Mt. Diablo Unified School District (and County Finalist), 2017
Leadership and Courage Award, Mt. Diablo Education Association, 2015
Timeline
Teacher
Mt Diablo Unified School District
09.2005 - Current
Business Owner
Trow's Shirt Shop
01.2001 - Current
Superintendent/Estimator/Senior Project Manager
Embree / Shames / Turner Construction
08.1985 - 10.2001
Designated Subjects Teaching Credential - Building Trades And Const.; Arts, Media & Enter.
University of California, Berkeley Extension
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
San Jose State University
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