David Devine is a graduate student in Curriculum & Instruction at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from Florida Gulf Coast University and plans to pursue doctoral studies. David is an experienced teacher and taught social studies and English to second language learners in the highest needs schools of Southwest Florida. In addition, he has experience traveling and teaching abroad. David completed a teaching assignment in Thailand, where he taught 8th grade science and English to second language learners. He also served as a basketball coach to high school students.
David works as a researcher and evaluator on several grant funded projects. He has presented his work at peer reviewed conferences such as the Eastern Educational Research Association. His research interests include brain-based studies and learning, social-emotional learning, program evaluation, student assessment of instruction, and teachers' use of data to make informed instructional decisions.
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