David T. Sutton
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Rustburg, Virginia 24588
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OBJECTIVE-
To obtain a position compatible with my skills, education, and interests. EDUCATION-
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude with High Honors in History, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2009.
Major: History (American Emphasis), Minor: Secondary Education GPA- 3.74 Associate in Arts and Sciences-Cum Laude, Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2006.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE-
Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching license # CP-0636346. Granted 2009, Renewed 2014, renewed 2019. Endorsement-History and Social Science PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS and HONOR SOCIETIES-
Phi Kappa Phi (Academics)
Kappa Delta Pi (Education)
Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership)
Phi Alpha Theta (History)
ACTIVITIES and AWARDS-
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 2009 Dean’s List, Lynchburg College, 2006-2009
Access Achievement Award in Leadership, Lynchburg College, 2009 Praxis II, Educational Testing Services- Recognition of Excellence (top 15% nationwide),2008 Award of Academic Excellence- English Composition, Central Virginia Community College, 2005 Judge-National History Day District Competition, 2005-2007 PUBLISHED WORKS
“The Biker,” Polis, Central Virginia Community College, 2006.
“How the English Reformation Produced a Tale of Two Churches,” Agora, Lynchburg College, 2008.
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WORK EXPERIENCE-
Most Recent Employment- September 2010-February 2024 Old Dominion Job Corps Center, Monroe, Virginia
Position- Senior Instructor, All Subjects- High School Diploma program. Former Positions- Instructor- GED Social Studies, TABE Literacy, ESL 2009-2010- Lynchburg City and Bedford County Public Schools, Position-Substitute Teacher
1999-2004, Welder/Fabricator, National Testing Services-Dynamic Testing Division, Rustburg, Virginia.
• Performed all welding and fabricating functions necessary to prepare naval military equipment for heavy duty, high explosive shock testing.
• Trained new employees
1997-1999, Welder/Fabricator, English Construction Company, Lynchburg, Virginia.
• Performed all welding and fabricating functions necessary to construct and repair heavy construction equipment.
1987-1996, Leadman/Welder/Fabricator, Truck Body Corporation, Lynchburg, Virginia.
• Performed functions of welding, fabricating, sheet metal work and carpentry necessary to build and repair various types of truck bodies and trailers.
• Supervised other employees in the performance of the above mentioned tasks.
• Train new
employees.
Photo Lab Technician, Sutton Photo Lab, Lynchburg, Virginia 1982-1987 Shift Supervisor, Burger Chef, Richmond, Virginia 1981-1982 Manager, Supertest Gas and Oil, Lynchburg, Virginia 1979-1981 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Lay Reader, Usher, former Vestryman, Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, Virginia
Legislative Director-ABATE of Virginia Inc.
Assistant State Representative for Virginia- Motorcycle Riders Foundation Various charitable fundraising activities.