David TrowerEmail: david@trowertech.comWebsite: https://trowertech.com

Results-oriented professional with expert communication skills. Designs graphics for the web, custom products, and print media. Demonstrates success with all stages of the development cycle for web development. Delivers current experience with a wide range of computer software applications and web technologies. Provides experience as an educator, learning consultant, and instructional designer with a strong background in information technology with expertise in face-to-face, hybrid, and distance e-learning modalities. Produces videos with experience in video production from conception through final editing. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Fireworks, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop, and Audition), Content Management Systems (WordPress and Drupal), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Project, and Visio), and other software. Advanced knowledge in HTML and CSS, intermediate knowledge in PHP and MySQL, and beginner knowledge in Java, JavaScript, and Python.

Education

Baylor University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Waco, TX

BBA in Management Information Systems

  • Business Core GPA: 3.09/4.0
  • MIS GPA: 3.92/4.0

Certifications

Texas Education Agency
Technology Applications (EC-12), Standard Certificate
Technology Applications (EC-12), Intern Certificate

 

June 27, 2023 – May 31, 2029
August 1, 2022 – August 1, 2023

Experience

Burnet C.I.S.D.
Computer Science Teacher
Burnet Esports Coach
UIL Computer Science and Computer Applications Coach
Burnet, TX
– Present
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district’s curriculum program that align with Texas Education Agency TEKS standards and AP College Board standards.
  • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
  • Instruct both general and AP-level high school computer science classes.
  • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, school board policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Promote healthy learning environment to boost student engagement and success.
  • Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students progress and report to parents as needed and required.
  • Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
  • Led the creation of a new sports team by starting the Burnet Esports team in the 2022/2023 school year.
  • Work with students to develop their skills in Java or in Microsoft Office to prepare them for UIL competition in either Computer Science or Computer Applications.
  • Has coached several players on the Burnet Esports team to the playoffs for Super Smash Bro Ultimate (including a state quarterfinals appearance in the spring 2023 season) and Pokémon Unite (Central Division Runner-Up in Fall 2024) and a student to a 6th place finish at the District 24 UIL Meet in Computer Applications.
Substitute Teacher
– May 2022
  • Served as on-call substitute teacher and fill in for permanent teachers in 6th through 12th grade.
  • Served as long-term substitute (Integrated Physics and Chemistry, 6th grade Social Studies [World Cultures], 7th grade Social Studies [Texas History], and 8th grade Social Studies [US History]), preparing daily lessons, grading students work and giving feedback, entering grades, and creating/administering quizzes and tests while working with department heads to ensure alignment with the department and the material being covered.
  • Adhered to the lesson plans provided by the teacher and utilize relevant activities to supplement the lessons.
  • Employed proactive approach to classroom management to motivate, engage, and encourage students to stay focused on the task at hand.
  • Communicated with teachers regarding student behavior and progress, including any disciplinary transgressions.
TrowerTech
Web Designer
Jarrell, TX
– Present
  • Manage client’s website design from concept to the final product.
  • Design and build static websites as well as build websites with custom child themes/templates in WordPress using clean code in HTML5, CSS3, PHP, and JavaScript.
  • Code custom WordPress plugins for clients when specific functionality is required.
  • Perform routine updates, upgrades and overall maintenance of websites.
  • Work directly with clients to establish project scope, interaction guidelines, and project timelines.
  • Ensure all web site development follows W3C web standards and ADA compliance for accessibility and other good practices for web design and development.
Texas State Technical College
Lead Instructor/Instructional Business Manager

Waco, TX
  • Managed day-to-day operations for the Web Design and Development Technology department.
  • Handled course scheduling to ensure students are able to complete the program in a timely fashion.
  • Oversaw department faculty, student workers, and interns in their job responsibilities and delegate duties and responsibilities as needed.
  • Worked collaboratively cross-functional departments to improve program vitality and grow the department.
Instructor
  • Assessed student mastery of academic skills and competencies as determined by course outcomes.
  • Provided relevant advice to students and provided them with the ability to learn the skills relevant for use in the workforce.
  • Explained challenging concepts using lectures, instructional videos, class discussions, and assignments in web design and development courses.
  • Tracked and assessed student academic progress and advise students in Web Design and Development.
  • Conducted recruiting initiatives at schools and college fairs to build the Web Design and Development program.
  • Worked as part of a team doing a complete update to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Web Design and Development utilizing competency-based education learning methods
McLennan Community College
Part-Time Instructor
Waco, TX
– May 2019
  • Developed course materials and assess student mastery of academic skills and competencies as determined by course outcomes.
  • Provided relevant advice to students and provided them with the ability to learn the skills relevant for use in the workforce.
  • Explained challenging concepts using lectures, instructional videos, class discussions, and assignments in Web Design I, Web Design II, Intro to Visual Basic Programming, and Intro to Computing Laboratory courses.
  • Presented 2 professional development classes on Social Media in the Classroom and a workshop for students on Your Social Media Presence.
Georgetown I.S.D.
Substitute Teacher
Georgetown, TX
  • Served as on-call substitute teacher and fill in for permanent teachers in 6th through 12th grade.
  • Adhered to the lesson plans provided by the teacher and utilize relevant activities to supplement the lessons.
  • Employed proactive approach to classroom management to motivate, engage, and encourage students to stay focused on the task at hand.
  • Communicated with teachers regarding student behavior and progress, including any disciplinary transgressions.
Star Tec Builders
Marketing Director/Technology Director
Temple, TX
– July 2018
  • Collaborated and managed internal employees to enhance social media and marketing for the company which boosted the companies online sales by 10%.
  • Produced images and photos for promotional purposes as well as designed promotional materials and product catalog.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a technology replacement plan, a document retention policy, and engaged in a server reorganization which increased employee productivity.
  • Conducted research of the industry and evaluated competitor websites to incorporate best practices and created a marketing strategy to ensure optimal results.
Josiesque Designs
Client Services Representative
Austin, TX
  • Managed 14 new website development projects through designing the site and coordinating tasks of the developer, SEO representative, staff, and client communication; oversaw the launching of 9 websites.
  • Trained three new employees during the on-boarding process and assisted in overseeing their work.
  • Provided customer service to existing clients through email/phone for email and website technical support.
The Baylor Lariat
Web Editor
Waco, TX
  • Maintained website, including launching a new look for the site, and uploaded latest content utilizing search engine optimization (SEO).
  • Designed online special issues pages and created award-winning interactive graphics.
  • Wrote an award-winning four-part investigative article series, op-ed pieces, and editorials following the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook.
  • Monitored the wire services, local news sites and social media feeds for story ideas and for news of interest to readers.
Resolution Ranch
Direct Care Worker
Cameron, TX
  • Supervised residents dealing with substance abuse and behavioral issues.
  • Communicated with 5 – 10 parents semimonthly by phone and in writing to provide regular updates on their sons’ progress through the residential treatment program.
  • Provided advice and support for residents as they worked through their treatment plan.
  • Maintained and updated individual resident records and documents while maintaining confidentiality and security for all residents’ information.
TrowerTech
Learning Consultant
Jarrell, TX
  • Developed online training modules with assessments and activities for training of employees, managers, sales representatives, and others for several companies.
  • Communicated with clients and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure goals and deadlines were met and to identify what students needed to learn.
  • Structured, revised and re-wrote content to shape it for the identified learning needs and to adapt it to online-based training.

Volunteer Leadership

North Texas Royal Rangers
Communications Coordinator
Waxahachie, TX
– Present
  • Design printed materials, including event packets, magazine pages, flyers, and postcards as well as custom products for various events, including embroidered patches, hats, t-shirts, medallions, and challenge coins.
  • Produce videos promoting Royal Rangers and various events.
  • Assist in planning, organizing, promoting, and conducting camps and conferences with participation numbers ranging from 50 to 600.
  • Serve on the executive staff as well as special committees and teams, including heading up the communications team.
National Royal Rangers
National Communications Action Team Member
Springfield, MO
  • Provided recommendations to the national Royal Rangers staff on marketing/communications needs of the field.
  • Served as a resource to communications coordinators across the nation aiding with marketing ideas.
Waco Section Royal Rangers
Communications and Resource Coordinator
Waco, TX
  • Designed and maintained website and blog as well as managed social media for public relations.
  • Planned, organized, promoted, and conducted camps and events with participation ranging from 25-150.
  • Produced over 12 bi-annual newsletters that were distributed to approximately 70 leaders.
North Texas Royal Rangers
Sutler/Promotions Coordinator
Waxahachie, TX
  • Built and maintained website and managed social media for public relations.
  • Designed printed materials including newsletters and event packets as well as all custom products for events, including medallions.
  • Assisted in planning, organizing, promoting, and conducting camps with participation numbers ranging from 50 to 150.

Committee Involvement

Burnet CISD
Shattered Dreams Planning Committee
  • Serve as a committee member with primary responsibility for the staged accident scene and memorial service.
Burnet High School Campus Improvement Committee
  • Serve as a faculty representative for the campus improvement committee for Burnet High School which is tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to the Campus Improvement Plan for 2023-2024.
Prom Planning Committee
  • Serve as co-sponsor for the prom planning committee responsible for organizing and planning prom.
Texas State Technical College

Syllabus Action Committee
  • Served as chair for the syllabus action committee tasked with reviewing alternatives/options for replacing the current syllabus application at Texas State Technical College.
Faculty Senate

  • Served as secretary for the Waco campus Faculty Senate.
Curt Pursilver Memorial Scholarship Committee
  • Served as secretary for the scholarship committee that awards scholarships to students in need that are at risk of not being able to complete their academic endeavors.
2019 Retiree Gala Committee

  • Served as secretary/treasurer for the planning committee for the 2019 Retiree Gala.
  • Prepared the $10,000 event budget and ensured the gala came in under budget.
  • Oversaw the silent auction which raised almost $1500 for the Curt Persilver Memorial Scholarship.

Professional Membership

Computer Science Teachers Association

Computer Skills

Software
  • Proficient with Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Notepad++, Brackets, Atom, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio.
  • Working Knowledge of PhpStorm, Visual Studio, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe InCopy, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Photoshop.

Coding & Programming Languages
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • PHP
  • MySQL, MSSQL
  • Java (Beginner)
  • JavaScript (Beginner)
  • Python (Beginner)
  • Visual Basic (Beginner)
Web Software & Collaboration Tools
  • WordPress
  • Git & GitHub
  • BaseCamp
  • TeamGantt
  • Trello
  • Subversion
  • MediaWiki
  • osTicket
  • Trac
Learning Management Systems
  • Blackboard
  • Brightspace
  • Moodle
  • Canvas
  • Google Classroom

Courses Taught

Burnet High School
2023-2024 School Year
Burnet, TX
  • Principles of Information Technology, Fundamentals of Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and Credit Recovery
2022-2023 School Year
  • Principles of Information Technology, Fundamentals of Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A
Texas State Technical College
Summer 2021 Semester
Waco, TX
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Internet Server Management (IMED 2349)
Spring 2021 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316), Portfolio Development (IMED 2311), and Internet Server Management (IMED 2349)
Fall 2020 Semester
  • Project Analysis and Design (IMED 2313), Internship – Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (IMED 2388), PHP Programming (ITSE 1306), and Beginning Web Programming (ITSE 1311)
Summer 2020 Semester
  • Interactive Digital Media II (IMED 2345) and Beginning Web Programming (ITSE 1311)
Spring 2020 Semester

  • Web Design I (IMED 1316), Portfolio Development (IMED 2311), Project Analysis and Design (IMED 2313), Internet Server Management (IMED 2349), Digital Media Programming (IMED 2351), Internship – Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (IMED 2388), and PHP Programming (ITSE 1306)
Fall 2019 Semester
  • Introduction to MySQL (ITSE 1303), PHP Programming (ITSE 1306), and Intermediate Web Programming (ITSE 2302)
Summer 2019 Semester
  • Project Analysis and Design (IMED 2313), Internship – Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (IMED 2388), and Introduction to MySQL (ITSE 1303)
Spring 2019 Semester
  • Portfolio Development (IMED 2311), Internet Server Management (IMED 2349), and Digital Media Programming (IMED 2351)
McLennan Community College
Spring 2019 Semester
Waco, TX
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316)
Fall 2018 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Intro to Visual Basic Programming (ITSE 1331)
Spring 2018 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Web Design II (IMED 2315)
Fall 2017 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Intro to Visual Basic Programming (ITSE 1331)
Summer 2017 Semester
  • Business Computer Applications Laboratory (BCISL 1305/COSCL 1301)
Spring 2017 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Web Design II (IMED 2315)
Fall 2016 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Intro to Visual Basic Programming (ITSE 1331)
Summer 2016 Semester
  • Business Computer Applications Laboratory (BCISL 1305/COSCL 1301)
Spring 2016 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Web Design II (IMED 2315)
Fall 2015 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Intro to Visual Basic Programming (ITSE 1331)
Summer 2015 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316)
Spring 2015 Semester
  • Web Design I (IMED 1316) and Web Design II (IMED 2315)

Presentations

Burnet High School
Google Sites for the Classroom
Burnet, TX
August 9, 2022

Forty-minute session on what is Google Sites, how we can incorporate Google Sites into the classroom, and how to create a Google Site. Class taught during the 2022 in-service professional development.

McLennan Community College
Social Media and the Classroom
Waco, TX

A one-hour class on how to incorporate social media into the classroom. The class covered various social media platforms and ways to use them in class. Class taught at the Spring 2017 Professional Development Day.

Your Social Media Presence

A one-hour class on tips to use social media to present yourself to potential employers. Also discussed was tips and pitfalls to avoid in your online and social media platforms that can cost you a job. Class taught as a breakout session for the Business Programs and Health Professions McLennan Community College 50th Anniversary Lecture Event.

Social Media and the Classroom

A one-hour class on how to incorporate social media into the classroom. The class covered various social media platforms and ways to use them in class. Class taught as a professional development class for the Business and Technology division at McLennan Community College.

Royal Rangers
Why Have Gender-Specific Ministries
United States

A 20-minute group discussion on why churches should have gender-specific ministries. Discussion held during North Texas District Church Leadership Conference.

How to Design Patches, Medallions, and Challenge Coins

A two-hour class on the elements and components of patches, medallions, and challenge coins covering what to watch for in terms of the manufacturing process. Class taught at South Central Region Royal Rangers Regional Conference.

Why Have Gender-Specific Ministries

A 20-minute group discussion on why churches should have gender-specific ministries. Discussion held during North Texas District Church Leadership Conference.

Challenges and Issues of Today’s Boys

A two-hour class on the challenges and issues that boys today are facing in school, at home, and in the community. Covered topics including suicide, sexual abuse, learning difficulties, and societal issues. Class taught at South Central Region Royal Rangers Regional Conference.

Challenges and Issues of Today’s Boys

A two-hour class on the challenges and issues that boys today are facing in school, at home, and in the community. Covered topics including suicide, sexual abuse, learning difficulties, and societal issues. Class taught at North Texas Royal Rangers Commander’s Conference.

Using Social Media in Royal Rangers

A one-hour class on using social media platforms in Royal Rangers at the local outpost level to communicate and interact with boys, parents, and church leaders. Class taught at North Texas Royal Rangers Commander’s Conference.

Marketing Rangers

A one-hour class on how to market Royal Rangers at the local level. Class taught at North Texas Royal Rangers Commander’s Conference.

Professional Development

Texas A&M University
STEM 4 Innovation Virtual Conference for K-12 Education
STEM 4 Innovation Virtual Conference for K-12 Education
January 20, 2024
January 21, 2023
Texas Girls Collaborative Project
2023 Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit
2022 Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit
December 1, 2023
December 8, 2022
Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning
Elevating Innovation 2023
November 11, 2023
Lead4ward
Developing Comprehension & Writing
August 11, 2023
Education Service Center Region 13
Choice Boards for Advanced Learners
July 21, 2023
EduHero
Establishing Positive Relationships
July 11, 2023
June 22, 2022
Cybersecurity Awareness for Educators
July 11, 2023
June 22, 2022
Trauma-Informed Care in Education
July 11, 2023
June 25, 2022
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
July 11, 2023
June 21, 2022
Child Maltreatment Responsibilities
July 10, 2023
June 20, 2022
Sexual Harassment for Educators
July 10, 2023
June 18, 2022
Bullying Prevention for School Personnel
July 10, 2023
June 17, 2022
Managing Students with Food Allergies
June 4, 2023
June 17, 2022
David’s Law-Cyberbullying for Educators
July 17, 2022
Substitute Essentials
August 25, 2021
Ditch That Textbook
AI for Educators Online Course
June 11-July 8, 2023
Texas Advanced Computing Center, University of Texas at Austin
WeTeach_CS Summit 2023
June 16-17, 2023
ECAP
Techtactics
PPR Face to Face Review
Pedagogy
Web 2.0: Legal Issues in Technology
Lesson Planning: Elements
TEKS/STAAR
Mental Health
Dyslexia Training
Legal Issues PreStudy
Field Based Experience
Reading in the Content
Teaching for Critical Thinking
Teaching in Urban Schools
Parent Conferencing
Teaming and Communication
Legal Issues
Surviving the First Year
Poverty
Special Ed Issues
Teach to Your Strength
Connections
May 26, 2023
April 22, 2023
April 17, 2023
February 9, 2023
January 23, 2023
November 30, 2022
November 27, 2022
November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022
August 9, 2022
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
July 29, 2022
July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022
July 17, 2022
July 15, 2022
July 11, 2022
MinistrySafe
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training – Camp
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training – Camp
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training – Camp
April 18, 2023
April 20, 2021
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Act on FACTS
November 27, 2022
FranklinCovey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®: Signature Edition 4.0 (Day 2)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®: Signature Edition 4.0 (Day 1)
The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team (The LiveClicks Webinar)
American College of Surgeons
Stop The Bleed – Online Course
September 26, 2022
Responsive Learning
Social and Emotional Development of the Gifted and Talented
Screening, Assessment, and Identification of the Gifted
Nature & Needs of the Gifted and Talented
Differentiation of Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted and Talented
Developing Creative Thinking in the Classroom
August 7, 2022
July 30, 2022
July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022
July 27, 2022
Rice University
AP Summer Institute – AP Computer Science Principles
July 18-22, 2022
Texas Christian University
AP Summer Institute – AP Computer Science A
July 11-14, 2022
Arizona State University
REMOTE: The Connected Faculty Summit
Texas State Technical College
Do you know Colleague? – Faculty Edition
Waco, TX
You Always Got Time for Recruitment
Video – The Most Interesting Way to Share Ideas with Others
Being Exceedingly Great with Feedback (Evaluations for Supervisors)
Get Your Feedback on with Annual Evals
4DX Know How!
Secrets to Building Accountability in Your Team
Using the Personalized Learning Designer (PLD) in Moodle to Engage Your Students
Accountability for All: Putting Best Foot Forward
Campus Safety Accountability Making TSTC a Safer Place to Be
Grants 101
Google Forms
Travel & Card Services
Managing Work and Home (schooling)

Making Our New Virtual Reality Meaningful
Working with Webex

How to Work Remotely and Still be Productive
Managing Remote Teams (Supervisors)

Disability Services and Accommodations Training
Social Media
Course Deconstruction and Curriculum Alignment
General Awareness Threat Assessment
SkillsUSA
Student Self Service
Difficult Conversations
Teaching Across the Generations
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Campus Security Authorities (CSA)
Amazon Web Services
AWS Public Sector Summit Online
DigiMarCon
DigiMarCon America 2020
Cengage
The Learning Science Behind Achieving Authentic and Effective Student Interactivity
The Empowered Educator Virtual Event 2020

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)

Leading Virtual Meetings
Learning GitHub
Git Essential Training: The Basics
LonghornPHP
LonghornPHP Conference
Austin, TX
McLennan Community College
Hybrid/Online Instructor Component of Brightspace Mechanics
Waco, TX
Face-to-Face (F2F) Instructor Component of Brightspace Mechanics
Intro to Desire 2 Learn
Zoom
McLennan Community College Adjunct Academy
Fall 2015
Effective Online Instruction
Summer 2015
ADA and Universal Design
Lone Star PHP
Lone Star PHP Conference
Addison, TX

Non-Academic Publications

The Baylor Lariat
Sex, Violation, Power: “Nothing will be done that the survivor does not agree to.”
Waco, TX
Sex, Violation, Power: “If we don’t know about it, we can’t do anything about it.”
Sex, Violation, Power: “Our society says ‘it’s on you, you’re a guy, you should have stopped this.’”
Sex, Violation, Power: “Monsters don’t always sleep under the bed. Sometimes they live down the hall.”

Awards & Honors

Burnet C.I.S.D.
Gem of Appreciation (2022)
The President’s Volunteer Service Award
Gold Level, President’s Volunteer Service Award (2015)
Gold Level, President’s Volunteer Service Award (2014)
Gold Level, President’s Volunteer Service Award (2013)
College Media Association
Third Place, 2014 Pinnacle Award for Best Online Infographic
Second Place, 2014 David L. Adams Apple Award in Best Homepage
Houston Press Club
First Place, 2014 Lone Star Awards in Student Print News or Feature Story
Society of Professional Journalists, Ft. Worth Professional Chapter
First Amendment Award in Student Work (2014)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education – District IV
Honorable Mention, Writing/News (2014)
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
First Place, Best Interactivity (2014)
First Place, Best Web Site Navigation (2014)
Second Place, Best Multimedia Package (2014)
Second Place, Best Interactive Graphic (2014)
Honorable Mention, In-Depth Reporting (2014)
Society of Professional Journalists – Region 8
First Place, 2013 Mark of Excellence in Best Use of Multimedia
First Place, 2013 Mark of Excellence in Best Affiliated Web Site
Finalist, 2013 Mark of Excellence in In-Depth Reporting (Large)
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Second Place, 2014 Scholastic Gold Circle Award in News Online Design Web Site
Royal Rangers
Gold Medal of Achievement (1999)

Theatrical Productions

Baylor University
Doctor Faustus
Waco, Texas
December 2-7, 2003
  • Makeup Crew
Little Shop of Horrors
October 30-31; November 1-2, 4-9, 2003
  • Makeup Crew
Earth and Sky
April 3-6, 8-13, 2003
  • Costumes Crew
Arcadia
February 20-23, 25-28; March 1-2, 2003
  • Costumes Crew
The Winter’s Tale
November 21-24; December 3-8, 2002
  • Set Crew
The Three Sisters
October 2002
  • Russian Linguist Advisor
  • Set Crew
She Loves Me
September 26-29; October 4-6, 2002
  • Set Crew