I am a Teacher Technologist, Geographer, and Historian. My career goal is to help students and teachers achieve academic excellence, develop positive self-esteem and a desire for life-long learning by developing an atmosphere of respect and trust.

I have been involved in education since 1978, working in California, Washington, the Philippines, Japan, Kazakstan, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong. This résumé summarizes my life’s work according to the following categories, which you can select to find more.

Educational Qualifications – 24 years teaching experience
• Master of Arts, Supervision, Leadership and Administration, San Diego State University, July 1996
• Bachelor of Arts, History major, Education minor, Covenant College, June 1979
• Instructional Technology Certification January 2005
• Certification:
o grades 4 ~ 12 in Technology Education from Washington State
o grades 4 ~ 12 in History from Washington State

Other specialties include:
• Working with teachers and students to integrate technology into their content activities.
• Providing technical assistance to help solve software and hardware problems.
• Conducting campus technology training.
• Providing input on technology activities for the Campus Improvement Plan
• Using the Internet and assisting teachers in using its resources and information with students.
• Fluent in Macintosh and PC network systems

Leadership Positions I Have Held
• Secretary of the CEA committee for two terms
• Director of Middle School Outdoor Education camp
• Member of technology teams
• Head of communication committee for technology team

Professional Experience
Administrative experience:
Director of Instruction
7 years High School History/Geography/Business
14 years Middle School Computer/Geography/History/PE/Maths
6 years Elementary core
18 years of International Teaching experience in the Philippines, Japan, Kazakhstan, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong

Areas of development and growth in education been demonstrated by:
• MA in Education +30
• Member of WASC, SACS, and NEACS steering committees
• Department Chair of Social Studies curriculum committee
• Integrated Technology workshop presenter at the FETC, AASSA, NESA, and EARCOS conferences
• Attended JOSTI and NASA Aerospace Institute

How To Contact Me

David C. Navis email: david_navis@yahoo.com
Hong Kong International School
6 South Bay Close
Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
Phone +852-2812-5334
Home: +852-2899-0370
Mobile: +852-6444-7641