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David Gerber

Educator / Technologist

About

  • Name: David Gerber
  • Nationality: United States

Professional Profile

More than twenty-five years in the production, presentation, and supervision of digital curriculum, spanning a wide range of educational levels prepare me for the adventures in learning that we can dream together.

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Skills

My Skills

Technology is a tool to supplement our daily lives. As a teacher and leader, my skills with technology inform my decisions and add strength to my actions.

Professional Development

Advanced, 20+ years

Teaching and Learning

Expert, 20+ years

Leadership

Advanced, 20+ years

Educational Technology

Expert, 20+ years

Knowledge

My experiences provide an in-depth background in a number of technologies from which I draw in providing a modern and engaging curriculum.

  • Canvas
  • Moodle
  • Xerte
  • Drupal
  • Joomla
  • H5P
  • Photo Manipulation & Composition
  • Video Editing
  • Grid and Layout
  • Software Install and Administration
  • Open Source Solutions
  • Google Appications
  • Windows
  • Linux

Language Skills

Proficiency in a number of software languages focused on web productivity and data collection provide me with the ability to tailor customized solutions.

HTML5 & CSS Experienced
PHP Advanced
MySQL Advanced

Experience

More than 25 Years Experience!

More than twenty-five years of experience at different education levels utilizing divergent educational models within varied educational settings have prepared me as an educator with a refreshing and innovative viewpoint.

Sierra Sands Unified School District

Teacher

August 2019 - Present
Teach and evaluate in-person and blended video conference/online high school Sophomore and Junior English and both in-person and blended video conference/online Dual Credit Freshman Composition, English C101; Dual Credit Critical Thinking Through Literature, English C102; and Dual Credit Introduction to Shakespeare, English C235 on the Burroughs High School Campus in partnership with Cerro Coso Community College.
Cerro Coso Community College

Adjunct Faculty

August 2019 - Present
Teach and evaluate Freshman Composition, English C101 and Academic Support for Freshmen, English C101S, and English C102 delivered on campus and online.
Payson Unified School District #10

Teacher

July 2013 - June 2019
Taught and evaluated high school English and Yearbook. Provided a blended curriculum aligned to Arizona State Standards. Supervised students on campus during regular and extra-curricular hours. Involved in professional development in technology through offered formal training, ongoing individual staff support, and exemplar classroom practice. English Department Chair and Social Studies Department Chair. Sponsor National Honor Society and Senior Class. Coached Middle School Wrestling 2015 & 2016.
Eastern Arizona College,
Gila Community College-Payson Campus

Adjunct Assistant Professor

July 2016 - June 2019
Taught and evaluated Dual Credit Written Communication I and II, English 101 and 102, and Dual Credit American Literature 1 and 2, English 241 and 242 on the Payson High School Campus in partnership with Gila Community College – Payson and Eastern Arizona College.
School for Integrated Academics and Technologies

Principal

March 2002 - June 2013
Supervised daily operations and staff at SIATech Charter High School in partnership with the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps. Promoted capacity in teaching and learning through a tailored approach to professional development. Developed systems that complimented capacities and contributed to student outcomes. Managed grants, financial accounts, national and state accreditation, state testing, and various state compliances at the local level.
School for Integrated Academics and Technologies

Lead Instructor

September 2001 - March 2002
Taught and evaluated English, Math and Creative Technology in an integrated model classroom. Evaluated and approved transcripts and attendance, maintained a working relationship with the education partner, Fred G. Acosta Job Corps. Constructed site, planned and initiated initial startup including deployment of hardwares and softwares.
Pima County Community College,
West Campus

Adjunct Instructor

August 2001 - December 2001
Taught and evaluated three sections of Writing 100, Fundamentals of Writing.

Saint Joseph School District

Teacher / Coach

August 1998 - August 2001
Taught and evaluated Language Arts at the general freshman and sophomore levels, as well as Sophomore At-Risk, Senior College-Bound and Senior AP classes. Lead Departmental Teacher 2000/2001. Head Wrestling Coach, 1998 to 2001. Provided ongoing, as needed staff assistance in technology as a Technology Committee member 1998 to 2001. At-Risk-Student Task Force member 1998 to 2001. NCA Accreditation Academic Committee chair, 2000-2001.

Gerber Farms

Owner / Operator

May 1991 - December 1998
Managed and worked eight hundred acres and one hundred eighty cow-calf pairs as a self employed rancher and farmer. Participated in a statewide, university led record keeping and data analysis system using digital technologies.

Potosi R-III School District

Teacher / Coach

August 1989 - May 1991
Taught and evaluated lessons as a freshman and junior Language Arts Instructor. Developed a wrestling program and directed it as head coach for two years, coached freshman and varsity football one year. Served on the English Curriculum Committee and the Emergency Response Team.

Education

My Education

Three progressive degrees that culminate with the terminal Education Specialist Degree provide a base on which my experience thrives.

Univerisity of Arizona

Education Specialist

2004-2009
Terminal degree in Educational Leadership including advanced post-graduate study in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis as well as in-depth study of literature dealing with education, leadership, and other issues impacting education.
Northwest Missouri State University

Master of Arts

1998-2000
English major degree encompassing graduate level study of English Literature as well as critical analysis of British, American, and World literature.
University of Missouri

Bachelor's of Science

1984-1988
Secondary Education major coursework focused on educational theory and application with a Language Arts emphasis leading to state licensure as a certified teacher.

Portfolio

My portfolio features a variety of projects

Explore examples of materials I have produced to facilitate learning for both adult and secondary learners. Quality and economy drive my efforts as I produce digitally inspired learning materials.

Contact

Let's Keep In Touch

I am always interested in new challenges and opportunities. I look forward to discussing the new heights we can achieve together.

David Gerber
Ridgecrest, California
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