Training

Overview

Smart phones, the Internet, “cloud-based” services, and countless other technologies offer endless opportunities to save us time and keep us better connected. I have a passion for exploring these opportunities and teaching others how technology can work for them. An investment in technology can yield a huge return, and yet most people do not use the technology available to them to its full potential.

Schedule permitting, I offer in-home, one-on-one computer tutoring in the Tallahassee area. These lessons are customized to meet the individual needs and interests of the participant. They may focus on a specific computer application or device, or they can cover solutions to a general question or problem.

Jump to the Request a Training form if you are interested in a computer lesson with me.

Training Types and Topics

Application- or Device-Specific

This type of training will cover a specific device or software application. If you already have a smart phone, computer program, or web site you want to use, but you need help learning the ins and outs of it, I can help.

Sample topics include:

iPhone/iOS (smart phones)
Skype (video chatting software)
Microsoft Office (desktop productivity software)
Mac OS X (using a Mac computer)
Windows 8 (using a Windows computer)
Microsoft Publisher (desktop publishing software)
Facebook (social media websites)

These sessions can be as broad or as specific as you deem necessary. One person may need to spend a full two hours on Microsoft Word while another may want to cover Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in a single lesson.

Question- or Problem-Centric

If you don’t have a background in technology, you may not even be aware of the ways it can make you more connected and productive. One of my strengths is consulting with people and determining the best tool to meet individual needs or accomplish specific goals.

Sample questions include:

What do I need to know about the Internet and social media to better connect with my teen-aged children?
How can technology help me stay connected with my grandchildren in another state?
How can I use my smart phone to improve my lifestyle (track my weight loss, keep track of appointments, remember my prescriptions, etc.)?
What is “the cloud” and what can it do for me?
What tools/Internet-connected devices exist to help me reduce my home energy consumption?
How can I keep my emails/computer files organized?

My experience with an extremely broad range of hardware and software allows me to quickly choose the best tool for each situation, and my patience as a trainer ensures that I leave participants with a thorough understanding of how to use the tool effectively. If you would like help using a tech tool to solve a problem, contact me using the form below and describe your problem or question.

Rates and Availability

One hour session – $50
Two hour session – $75

I work most days from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the school year. I am available from 4:00 to 8:00 PM a few evenings each week for technology training, with additional availability during the summer months.

Request a Training

Complete the form below to request a training session. Please include the dates and times that you are available, a description of what you would like to learn, and the session length that interests you.

Testimonials

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

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

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.

Angela Turner

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