This document provides details on David Deeds' experience and qualifications. He has over 20 years of experience in international education, including roles as an IT Manager, Technology Integrator, and Computer Science Teacher. He has worked in several countries and helped pioneer cutting-edge technologies in education. Currently he is a Technology Teacher at the American International School of Egypt, where he introduced a Computer Science curriculum and started a Makerspace program.
1. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Educational Technology
Bircham International University – USA
Master of Science in Education
Capella University – USA
Master of Science in SoftwareEngineering
University of St. Thomas – USA
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
Excelsior College – USA
AFFILIATIONS
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Association for the Advancement of Computing in
Education (AACE)
International Technology and Engineering Educators
Association (ITEEA)
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
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CERTIFICATIONS
* USA-licensed Computer Science K-12 Teacher
* United Kingdom Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Cambridge English Language Teaching to Adults
(CELTA) Level 5 Certificate
* Google Certified Innovator
SUMMARY
On Advisory Board for Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) Driving
K-12 Innovation reports for second consecutive year
Past K-12 titles include: Director of Information and Learning
Technologies, Technology Department/Curriculum Head, Technology
Integration Specialist/Coach
CONTACT INFO
+20-2-3854-0645 (Work)
+20-10-3218-3868 (Home)
ddeeds@aiswest.com (Work)
dwdeedsphd@gmail.com (Home)
American International School of Egypt
West Campus, Greens Compound, Hay 6
Sheikh Zayed City, Giza, Egypt 12588
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EXPERTISE/SKILLS
IT Curriculum Development
K-12 Digital Literacy
Learning Management Systems
Makerspaces and STEM/STEAM
Mobile Device Mgt.
Network Administration
Office and Adobe Suites
Online/Blended Education
Personnel Management
Programming Languages
Project Management
School Information Systems
Strategic Planning/Mgt.
Teacher/Student Training
Technical Documentation
Technical Support
Technology Integration
Virtual Worlds/Reality
• 20 years of international education teaching/training
experience: 7 years college/university, 13 K-12 schools
• Have taught PreK kids to college seniors to adults
• International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge/British (CIE)
and American system teaching/other experience
• Three different job categories: IT Manager/Director,
Technology Integrator/Coach and IT/Computer Science
Trainer/Teacher (also different combinations of roles)
• Pioneer of cutting-edge technologies: virtual/augmented
reality/worlds, robots/drones, 3D printing, etc.
• Ability to easily adapt to new environments, have
worked in seven different countries (including USA)
• Project and personnel management, including
teacher/administrator training programs
South Korea
China
Mexico
Guatemala
Egypt
Ghana
Regular presenter on educational technology conference circuit
21st Century Teaching/Learning
3D Printing/Printers
BYOD and 1:1 Programs
Differentiation/Personalization
Digital Photography/Video
English Language Learners
Games-Based Learning
Global Collaboration Projects
Google Apps for Education
Past college/university titles include: Computer Assisted Language
Learning (CALL) Specialist, International Programs Coordinator, IT and
Business Professor (programming , marketing, project management)
Former corporate world computer consultant (e.g., Systems Analyst)
and U.S. Navy Journalist (Armed Forces Radio & Television Service)
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2. EXPERIENCE
Laid off in 2020 from previous (Ghana) job due to COVID.
Currently serving as Technology Teacher vs. administrator.
Technology Teacher for 400+ Lower Elementary schoolstudents.
Colleague handles Upper Elementary, also 400+ students. Two-
person team responsible for all Elementary School teaching.
Introduced Codelicious Computer Science Curriculum as of 2021.
Started programming and typing courses. Got Makerspace
started with goal of implementing STEAM Program.
Cambridge International Exams (CIE) school. Designed,
developed and delivered teacher training programs covering
both mechanics and methodologies.
Technology Integrator for entire school, grades K-13. Taught
Secondary (6-13) ICT and Computer Science.
Spearheaded 21st century teaching/learning. Introduced Games-
Based Learning, programming, virtual worlds, robots/drones,
3D printing, 360-degree and Makerspaces.
High School Technology Integration Coach, also assisted middle
and elementary school teachers/students. Introduced innovative
educational technologies, e.g., 3D printing and virtual worlds.
Initiated STEAM Program, facilitated development of first
Engineering course. Advanced implementation of Project-Based
Learning (PBL), trained teachers/administrators.
IB school. Conducted teacher/administrator training across
four campuses. Led effort to standardize software and standards.
Created school’s first K-12 Technology curriculum.
Taught the IB Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS)
course, also variety of high school computer classes. Designed,
developed and delivered school’s first internal online course.
Managed implementation of student/teacher online training
program. Assisted IT Team with networks and other HW/SW.
IB school. IT Manager for K-12, also Technology Department
Head. Taught IB ICT for K-12, also ITGS for DP. Assisted with MYP
accreditation and ISO 9000 certification.
Installed and managed School Information System. Provided
wide variety of technical support: hardware/software, networking,
etc. Trained teachers on edtech topics.
Vocational-technical institution. Taught Programming and
Internet Design/Marketing courses. Served as advisor for
curriculum development, including English translations.
Facilitated internships and other on-the-job training programs
for students. Wrote/edited technical documentation.
Excelled at multiple roles: Institute Coordinator (supervising 50
teachers), Technology Specialist and International Programs
Coordinator. Taught computers and business.
Taught graduate school Software Engineering, developed
Technical Writing curriculum.
Supervised IT Team of five: Systems Administrator,
Database Manager, Technicians. Coordinated/improved
operations, protocols, documentation, staff training, etc.
Served as part-time Technology Integrator and Teacher in
addition to IT Manager job. Also Google Administrator.
Responsible for school leadership, strategic planning, budgets,
contract and resource management, etc. Organized and
delivered professional development and other training to
staff/students. Started Teacher Certification Program.
Introduced virtual reality/worlds and other cutting-edge
educational technology initiatives. Plan was to design,
develop and deliver Computer Science curriculum.
Responsible for school leadership, strategic planning, budgets,
contract and resource management, etc. Supervised Systems
Administrator and other IT staff member.
Organized and delivered professional development and other
training to staff/students. Training covered both mechanics
and methodologies. Started Teacher Certification Program.
Part-time Technology Integrator and High School IT Teacher.
Taught customized version of AP Computer Science Principles
course. Introduced Project-Based Learning vs. tests.
Introduced to staff and students: Makerspaces, 3D printing,
robots, virtual worlds, Games-Based Learning, IXL, etc.
American International School ofEgypt
2020 - Now
TECHNOLOGYSPECIALIST/TEACHER
Lincoln Community School –Ghana
2019 - 2020
IT MANAGER/INTEGRATOR/TEACHER
American School of Guatemala
2014 - 2015
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONCOACH
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONSPECIALIST/TEACHER
Changchun American International School –China
2009 - 2012
IT MANAGER/TEACHER
COMPUTER SCIENCEPROFESSOR
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSPROFESSOR
COMPUTER SCIENCE ADJUNCTPROFESSOR
Yew Wah International Education School –China
2015 - 2017
TECHNOLOGYINTEGRATOR/TEACHER
Peterson Schools – Mexico
2012 - 2014
Shingu College – SouthKorea
2008 - 2009
Woosong University – SouthKorea
2002 - 2008
University ofDenverand Regis University – USA
2001 - 2002
IT DIRECTOR/INTEGRATOR/TEACHER
Schutz American School – Egypt
2017 - 2019