DAVID BERTRAND
Marlborough
Summary
A position teaching technology, engineering and design in grades 5-12
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Marlborough Country Club
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Served members and the public for 3 seasons
- Established excellent rapport with members and guests, customizing service to attend to the members’ or guests’ preferences and needs
- Worked large scale events, where tasks included serving several courses while facilitating wine and other alcohol tastings
- Built a deep knowledge surrounding the rotating seasonal menus.
Teacher
Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School
08.2006 - 06.2025
- Instructed grades 8-12
- Certified PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design instructor
- Implemented PLTW curriculum and assessments
- Built curriculum and taught a 9th grade science class: Engineering Design. This class is specifically designed to prepare students for the Science/Technology MCAS exam prior to 2025
- Designed curriculum and taught CAD courses
- Designed curriculum units for various engineering courses with a multidisciplinary approach for students to create design solutions
- Developed construction courses aligned with a curriculum provided by the Brotherhood of Union Carpenters. This curriculum prepares students to become apprentices in the union following graduation.
- Designed curriculum and implemented Robotics courses, using both LEGO Mindstorms and VEX robotic kits.
Front of House
The Rail Trail Flatbread
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Greeted and sat guests
- Provided support to the front of the house
Education
Master in Arts - Curriculum and Technology Education
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Technology Education/Technology Studies
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire05.2006
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Concise messaging to colleagues
- Effective multitasking
- Adaptability in challenges
- Proficient in time management
- Classroom management skills built over years of instructing
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal abilities
- Welcoming customer engagement
- Effective conflict resolution
- Responsive listening skills
- Concise explanation of financial policies
- Effective office management
- Time optimization
- Simultaneous task management
- Meticulous data entry
- Records Management: Maintaining patient records and ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Technical & Clinical Knowledge:
- Authorization process expertise
- Workplace professionalism
- Calm conflict mediation
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to navigate shifting priorities
Certification
- Massachusetts Technology/Engineering. Grades 5-12
- Project Lead the Way - Introduction to Engineering Design
Robotics Club Advisor
Hopedale High School (2015 - 2025)
Regionalization Committee
- Hopedale High School (2009)
- Researched the aspects and process of regionalization for the Hopedale Public Schools.
PBS Committee
- Hopedale High School, Hopedale, MA (2008-present)
- Participated in Positive Behavioral Strategies workshops
- Implemented a system of positive behavior support throughout the school community
Math Tutor
- Hopedale High School (Spring 2009-present)
- Tutored middle and high school students in Algebra I and II, as well as Geometry.
Class Advisor
Hopedale High School (Fall 2007-2013)
NEASC Standard 5 Chair
Chaired sub committee focusing on NEASC Standard 5: Learning Resources
Construction Teacher
Construction students won multiple design contests and prizes while competing against other schools, some vocational. The challenge was to rebuild and upcycle used office furniture into something useful for the school community
Languages
English
Timeline
Server
Marlborough Country Club
05.2023 - 01.2026
Front of House
The Rail Trail Flatbread
06.2022 - 04.2023
Teacher
Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School
08.2006 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Technology Education/Technology Studies
Keene State College
Master in Arts - Curriculum and Technology Education
Ball State University