Curriculum Vita David Betancourt 129 Breeders Cup Norco, CA 92860 (951) 220-7186 (Home) (562) 860-2451 ext. 2631 (Office) www.davidbetancourt.org dbetancourt@cerritos.edu Education Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education, 2009 University of Southern California, GPA: 3.83 Minor Fields: Orchestration/Jazz Studies Dissertation Title: Student and Director Perception of Non-Musical Outcomes of Suburban School Band Programs Master of Music, with honors (Summa Cum Laude), 1998 Northern Arizona University, GPA: 4.0 Major: Instrumental Conducting Bachelor of Music with honors (Magna Cum Laude), 1991 Berklee College of Music, GPA: 3.7 Dual Major: Music Education/Performance Professional Experience Coordinator of the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTX), Cerritos College, 2012-Present I have developed an extensively vibrant program of professional learning opportunities for the entire college faculty. The CTX has become a resource for professional learning centers on university and community college campuses throughout the state. Primary responsibility as the CTX Coordinator is to oversee and promote a comprehensive faculty center that provides scholarship, administration, teaching and learning, professional development, and technology resources and support through the organization of the multiple faculty resources currently on campus. S CTX has become a Oversite of the following CTX components: Development and implementation of professional development workshops Development and implementation of the New Faculty Orientation Program Development and implementation of adjunct faculty orientation and training Development and implementation of the Teaching Assistant program Development and implementation of the Faculty Mentor Program Development and implementation of Student Success Conference Development and implementation of CTX Summer Institute Development and implementation of ED TECH DAY Administration of Faculty Inquiry Groups
Development and implementation of professional development initiated through awarded grants Flex Coordinator Development and coordination of course preparation assignments Primary liaison between faculty, administration, professional development organizations, and the CTX. Manage all professional development offerings that are initiated from individuals, groups, or organizations Collaborate with Human Resources Vice President to align and increase professional learning opportunities for all employees Messaging and branding of CTX Manage calendar of events Submit unit plan Oversee CTX staff Develop and oversee annual budget Chair the CTX Advisory Board Committee Present professional development initiatives to coordinating committee, faculty senate, management, and other groups as appropriate Additional projects as appropriate Professional Learning Activities: Keynotes, Workshops, Residencies Frensham Heights, United Kingdom, 1-week residency as educational consultant, facilitator, presenter, and keynote speaker, 2017 The Lilly Conference, Presenter, Topic: Preparing Students for Success in Life Outside Your Classroom, 2017 Orange Coast College Tenure Track Faculty Academy, Keynote and Facilitator, Topic: Developing a Vibrant Professional Learning Climate, 2017 The Leadership Academy at Cerritos College, Presenter, Topic: Communication Strategies for Leaders, 2017 California Association of Music Educators Conference, Presenter, Topic: JASS, a Jab at Style and Swing, 2017 Southern California Band and Orchestra Association Conference, Presenter, Topic: Choose Your Words Wisely, How to Integrate Musical Concepts Into Rehearsals, 2017 Music Association of California Community Colleges Conference, Presenter, Topic: Social Outreach for Ensembles, an Alternative to Concertizing, 2016 Frensham Heights, United Kingdom, 3-week residency as educational consultant, facilitator, presenter, and keynote speaker, 2016 Rio Hondo College Professional Learning Workshop, Presenter, Topic: How to Develop a Campus Habits of Mind" Initiative", 2016 California Community College Council on Staff Development, Presenter, Topic: Facilitating Best Practices in Your Professional Learning Presenters, 2016 Cerritos College CTX Workshop, Presenter, Topic: Engaging In Student Life On Campus, 2016
California Community College Council on Staff Development, Presenter, Topic: Strengthening Professional Learning on Campus Through New Faculty Orientation Programs, 2016 Leaders, 2016 Kansas State University All State Band Clinic, Presenter, Topic: Dealing With Wide Talent Spectrums, 2016 California Association of Music Educators Conference, Presenter, Topic: The 3 Ts of Band, Tone Tune & Time, 2015 California Association of Music Educators Conference, Presenter, Topic: Social Outreach Performances, Making A Difference, 2015 Professional and Organizational Development Network Conference, Presenter, Topic: Leveraging Fresh Meat Through the New Faculty Training Program, 2015 California Community College Success Network, Presenter, Topic: Strengthening Professional Learning on Campus Through New Faculty Orientation Programs, 2015 Leaders, 2015 California Community College Success Network, Presenter, Topic: Professional Leaning and Campus Culture, Effecting Climate Change, 2015 3CSN Basic Skills Initiative Learning Institute, Presenter, Topic: Professional Learning Center Best Practices, 2015 Cerritos College Leadership Conference, Keynote Speaker, Topic: Attributes of a Leader, 2014 Leaders, 2014 Professional and Organizational Development Network Conference, Presenter, Topic: Messaging your Professional Learning Center For Increased Attendance and Traffic, 2014 Cerritos College State of Education Address, Presenter, Topic: The Center for Teaching Excellence and Professional Learning, 2012 MACCC Annual Conference, Presenter, Topic: Advocacy Through Civic and Social Outreach, 2012 Cerritos College Falcon Leadership Academy, Guest Speaker, Topic: Team Building, 2012 Cerritos College CTE Integrative Workshops, Presenter, 2012 Cerritos College Leadership Conference, Guest Speaker, Topic: Creating Positive Forward Moment, 2011 Cerritos College SLO Assessment, Presenter, Topic: Embedding SLO s Into Authentic Assessment Framework, 2010 USC Music Education Forum, Presenter, Topic: Student and Director Perception of Non- Musical Outcomes of Suburban School Band Programs, 2010 Cerritos College Leadership Conference, Guest Speaker, Topic: Using Time Management to Create Positive Forward Moment, 2010 MACCC Annual Conference, Presenter, Topic: SLO Assessment, 2009 CMEA Annual Conference, research poster session, Presenter, Topic: Student and Director Perception of Non-Musical Outcomes of Suburban School Band Programs, 2009
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony, Keynote Speaker, Address Title: Achieving an Ordinary Life in Today s World, 2009 Cerritos College Leadership Conference, Guest Speaker, Topic: Building Leadership Skills Through Effective Communication, 2009 Cerritos College Faculty Inquiry Group Training Forum, Presenter, Topic: Facilitating a Faculty Inquiry Group, 2009 Cerritos College ifalcon Best Practices Workshop, Presenter, Topic: Faculty Accessibility to ifalcon Campaign with Pre-Existing Assignments, 2009 Whittier High School Annual Awards Banquet, Guest Speaker, Topic: Succeeding in a Music Career in College and Beyond, 2008 Cerritos College Leadership Conference, Guest Speaker, Topic: Building Leadership Skills Through Effective Communication, 2007 Cerritos College Excellence in Teaching Conference, Presenter, Topic: Embedding Teach Trak Practices in Music Fundamentals Coursework, 2005 Cerritos College Leadership Conference, Guest Speaker, Topic: Practical Skills to Lead and Facilitate Large Groups and Organizations, 2005 Service at Cerritos College Falcon Leadership Academy, Participant, 2013 Accreditation Committee, Sub-committee Author, 2011-2012 Staff Development Task Force, Committee Member, 2012-present Academic Excellence Committee, Chair, 2011-present Habits of Mind Campaign, Faculty Inquiry Group, Facilitator, 2009 Faculty Senate, Fine Arts Representative, 2008 Teacher TRAK standards assessment, committee member, 2007 Academic Excellence Recognition Program, Committee Member, 2005-present VAPA Arts for All Initiative Committee, Paramount District, College Representative, 2006-2009 Scholars Honors Program, Committee Member, 2002-2006 Accreditation Committee Member, Cerritos College Mission Statement, 2005 Community Facilities Advisory Committee, Fine Arts Representative, 2005 General Bond Proposal, Committee Member, 2004 Teacher TRAK Summit, Presenter, 2004 Campus Transformation Committee, Fine Arts Faculty Representative, 2005-present Tenured Choral Position Search, Committee Chair, 2003 Teacher TRAC Program, Fine Arts Representative, 2000- present Coordinator for ArtsBridge program, 2002 Program Review/Physics and Astronomy Department, Committee Member, 2001 Music Club, Advisor, 2000-2013 50th Anniversary Planning Committee, Member, 2006 Initiate collaborations with area corporations and businesses to garner funding for student scholarships; Yamaha, Northgate Markets, Norwalk Rotary, 2003-present Initiate and maintain collaboration with Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps, 2000-2005
Service at Northern Arizona University, 1996-1999 National Music & Education Conference, Committee Chair and Coordinator School of Performing Arts Recruitment Committee, Member School of Performing Arts Previews Advisor Assistant Director of Bands Search Committee, Member Bands and Orchestra Administrative Assistant Search Committee, Member Arizona Band and Orchestra Director's Regional Festival, Coordinator Southwest Orchestra Association Festival, Coordinator Advisor to the Dean concerning lockers and instrument storage facilities in a $90,000 renovation proposal Service at Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School, 1994-1996 Jr./Sr. High Principal Search Committee, Member Choral Director Search Committee, Member National Honor Society, Selection Committee Member Students Against Drunk Driving, Advisor Class of 2000, Advisor Hopedale Friends of Music Scholarship Committee, Advisor Professional Organization Affiliations 2016-present - California Community College Council on Staff Development (4CSD) 20012-present - Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) 20012-present - Stand Up 4 Music Coalition 2009-present - The College Music Society 2009-present - Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society 2009-present - The College Music Society 2006-2008 - International Association of Jazz Educators 2006-2012 - Journal of Research in Music Education 1998-Present - California Music Educators Association 1998-Present - Music Association of California Community Colleges (MACCC); Executive Board Member 2010-present, President-Elect (2011-2013), President (2013-2015), Immediate Past President (2015-2017) 1998-Present - Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association 1998-Present - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 1996-Present - College Band Directors National Association 1996-Present - International Trumpet Guild 1991-Present - Music Educators National Conference