About David

Background

I am a skilled technology professional with a passion for and specialization in Instructional Technology. Technology has been a hobby of mine since middle school, and I’ve worked in a technology-related position for more than ten years, since the summer after I graduated from high school. Before working in technology, I held a position in a supermarket where I developed extensive conflict resolution, management, and people skills. I am a graduate of Lawton Chiles High School and The Florida State University. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I earned a Florida teaching certificate and the gifted endorsement in addition to completing other educator training.

Overview

My professional goal is to revolutionize teaching and learning by utilizing new and existing technology to transform the way we share information. I am committed to students and the institution of public education, and I believe that students deserve a technology-rich education that will prepare them for the modern society in which they live.

When I commit to a task, I am focused, driven, and efficient. I am proud of my ability to complete diverse projects—not because I know all of the answers, but because I know where to find them. Typically I seek work environments where I’ll be able to make a difference for people who will appreciate my service. I work best independently or in teams where I have a leadership role or a clearly defined task. Viewing each task as an opportunity to learn something new or improve previous skills, I approach every situation with an optimistic attitude and a determination to succeed.

Experience

My experience working with both technology and education dates back to when I was about 14 years old and served as a teacher’s assistant in a computer lab at my middle school. Throughout high school, I worked informally with teachers to resolve computer conflicts and help answer technology integration inquiries, while I also received formal training in Web Design. During this time, many teachers expressed to me their bittersweet relationship with technology. The result of working so closely with teachers while I was still a student was a lasting ability to analyze educational technology ideas from the perspective of everyone involved: students, teachers, and IT administrators.

I have a diverse job history that is rare for someone of my age. I’ve worked in four schools catering to students in grades Pre-K through 5 and 9 through 12. I’ve also worked in the business sector and done consulting-based web design work and technology training. When the Leon County school district opened Conley Elementary School @ SouthWood in 2008, the inaugural principal recruited me for the Technology Coordinator position. After getting the school’s technology up-and-running, in the school’s third year I added teaching technology as a special area to my duties of providing technology support and training. I currently serve as the Technology Specialist at DeSoto Trail Elementary School, where I was a district finalist in the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year competition. Each of these positions has increased my skill set with information systems, educational practice, and human interaction.

Personal

My strengths include determination, motivation, efficiency, and organization. Those who know me well understand that I have a passion for efficiency, and I believe technology offers countless tools to improve our productivity in all aspects of life. This passion for efficiency provides me with an endless supply of energy when I’m working toward a goal or an assigned project, and I love to feel the satisfaction that comes with completion.

I was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and raised in Tallahassee. Both of my parents were music education majors, and I’ve always had a fondness for teachers. I have an older brother, an older sister, and a younger brother. Outside of work I enjoy music, reading, and spending time with close friends. My passion for technology influences most of my hobbies.

Testimonials

It is my pleasure to "brag" about David Schubert. David worked as part of our Technology support staff at Chiles during the 2007-2008 school year and was absolutely outstanding. His knowledge is incredible, his demeanor is very upbeat and supportive, and his ability to help individuals understand what he is doing and to help them be able to help themselves is amazing. David has a tremendously bright future ahead of himself and, in my opinion, will make some company very fortunate to have him as an employee.

Stan Goldstein, Teacher

I've known David in three different capacities: As a student in two of the courses I teach, as our school's Technology Assistant, and as an FSU student who continues to assist teachers at Chiles - for no remuneration.

Of the many students I've taught in 30+ years in the classroom, David is without a doubt one of the brightest, most hard working, and caring students I've ever known - to both teachers and students alike. Those traits are coupled with a natural ability to understand technology and even more importantly, to communicate to others how to learn and utilize that technology. Of the many technology training sessions I've attended, those in which David was the instructor were by far the most effective and most easily understood--because he is a natural teacher. Any business would be extremely fortunate to have David working with them. I have never seen his equal - both in his personal qualities and in his technical skills as well.

Jan Dunlap, Teacher

David Schubert worked as my Assistant in the Technology Department at Lawton Chiles High for two years, September 2006 to June 2008. He brought a large skill set to the job. What impressed me most about David was his character as a person. He proved to have a high level of integrity and trustworthiness. He could be trusted with access to sensitive information and was very receptive to learning how institutional systems function and inter-personal dynamics.

David will be a fantastic resource for any IT company where he lands, but will be exceptional in an educational institution with his experience in the public school environment and his understanding of how those institutions work.

Buck Buchanan, Technology Coordinator

David Schubert was a member of the Honors section of Fundamentals of Speech. His work was exemplary.... and he was the resident guru to whom we addressed all questions of a technological nature. David is quick witted, humble, smart, caring, and responsible. I wish all students at Florida State had his sense of maturity and a commitment to things greater than himself.

Mark Ziegler, Professor

I have had the pleasure of working with David in two of my classes. His evident competency in various areas of information technology (including information architecture, network administration, and instructional technology support) is a result of his dedication and enthusiastic attention to his coursework as well as diligence in seeking extracurricular and professional opportunities outside of the classroom. As a student, he has distinguished himself by engaging fully in all classroom activities, being open to learning and constructive feedback, and putting a stamp of excellence on all his projects. I am confident that David will be a wonderful asset to any organization he will dedicate his services to after he completes his studies at the University.

Dr. Mia Liza A. Lustria, Professor

David is a delightful young man who is talented beyond his years. On several occasions he has helped our family with our technology issues and is always knowledgeable, polite, and insightful in the process.