DON CARPENTER
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TEACHER CERTIFICATIONS: EC-12 Technology Applications/ 8-12 Computer Science
AFFILIATIONS: ISTE- International Society for Technology in Education/
InfoComm International- “Recognized AV Technologist”
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sheldon Independent School District, Houston, Texas- (8/22-1/23)
Computer Science Teacher- Taught the ninth grade, laid off, enrollment to low.
Stafford Municipal School District, Houston, Texas- (10/21-6/22)
Computer Science Teacher- Taught grades 2-8, every day.
Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, Tennessee- (12/13-07/15)
Cluster Technology Manager/CTM- Technology and Information Services Field Support; Territory 3, includes the Antioch, Cane Ridge and Glencliff Clusters.
Spring Independent School District, Houston, Texas- (08/08-06/12)
Media Technology Instructor- Carl Wunsche Senior High School Career Academy; Media Technology/AV Productions and Web Mastering/Technologies course series.
Alief Independent School District, Houston, Texas- (10/05-05/07)
Technology Applications Teacher- Taylor High School; courses taught included Video Technology, Web Mastering, Computer Science and AP Computer Science 1/2. (08/06-05/07) Substitute Teacher- taught all core subjects and Physical Education in grades 5-12 (10/05-05/06)
DC Technology Specialists, Houston, Texas- (11/00-08/06)
President/Owner- Established a training/consulting firm focusing on consumer and communications technology, emphasis on making popular technology less intimidating to consumers and small businesses. Consumer electronics/systems, home entertainment/networking, computer/internet solutions, cellular services and IP based communication options. Services included product selection, individual or group training, setup/installation, and web solutions. Company web site was www.dctechspecialists.com.
Best Buy, Houston, Texas- (03/96-05/00)
Corporate Area Trainer- Traveled throughout the U.S. to new store openings and provided training in product knowledge and selling procedures. Conducted both classroom and platform instruction to groups of 5-100 staff. (04/99-05/00)
Department Supervisor- Managed teams of 4-16 staff selling consumer electronics/services. Supervised the Video/Photo, Cellular/Satellite and Digital Imaging departments.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida -BSEET, May 86
Signal Officer Branch Course, Ft. Gordon, Georgia -Diploma, March 87
U.S. Army Reserve, Co. B 3l9 Signal Bn., Presidio of San Francisco, California
Commissioned Officer/ Multi-Channel Platoon Leader> electronic communication & automation