Amy Blaubach

Experience

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  ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Aug 1999 - Jun 2000

  Earth and Space Science Teacher

  Eighth grade Earth and Space Science Teacher

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  The International School of Minnesota

  Aug 2000 - Jun 2005

  Middle and High School Science Teacher
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  Science Museum of Minnesota

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Youth and Family Educator & Program Developer

  Researched current trends in Science and created hands-on innovative programs for children and families. Accomplishments included;- Writing creative curriculum that was evidence-based- Delivering instruction to large audiences (over 100 in audience)- Delivering instruction to small groups- Teacher training on-site in schools and teacher workshops at the Science Museum of MN

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  Curious Minds, LLC

  Apr 2009 - Mar 2020

  Founder and Owner

  Sole Founder and Owner of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Educational Company serving private and public schools, toddler through 6th grade throughout Minnesota.Accomplishments include;- Served 150 classrooms within 30 schools- Awarded contract with the State of MN Head Start to create and deliver Teacher Training and Family Education- Awarded contract with Bloomington Public School SUN (Students with Unique Needs) Program to create and deliver curriculum

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  Twin Cities Public Television

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

  Science and Nature Content Writer

  Researched and developed evidence based content for Twin Cities Public Television Sparticl Website, online STEM project – www.sparticl.org – The Best Science on the Web.Delivered high quality content within tight time constraints.

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  WCCO | CBS News Minnesota

  Jan 2014 - now

  Host, Educational DIY STEM, WCCO Mid-Morning Show with Heather Brown, Jason DeRusha & AJ Hilton

  I host a popular Educational DIY STEM Education segment on WCCO's Mid-Morning show with Heather Brown and AJ Hilton. Educational segments ware televised live on the morning show and inspire educational fun at home. I plan, write and deliever each segment, inspired by my STEM Educational company, Curious Minds LLC. Accomplishments included;- Successfully pitched segment idea to WCCO Mid-Moring Show Producer- Created engaging educational content for over 200 segments - Delivered content live on-air alongside morning show hosts Show less

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  Little Sprouts Academy

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Director

  In my role as Director of STEM Education, I provided school support in the areas of STEM/STEAM, curriculum implementation, classroom design, the establishment of routines, and parent communication practices. I delivered training on curriculum components, enrichments and enhancements, curriculum theory, philosophy and implementation, parent communication and best practices.Little Sprouts' Academy's commitment to excellence begins with their youngest learners. Children flourish in Little Sprouts Academy's thoughtfully planned programs, which are designed especially to meet a child’s specific needs at each stage of development from infants and toddlers through preschoolers and beyond. Show less

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  Woodbury Senior Living

  Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  End of Life Doula, Program Lead

  As a certified end of life doula, I provided companionship, advocacy and education for hospice residents and their families. I'm an educator at heart which is also a piece of this intimate work. Educating and coaching staff, family and the dying about end of life planning and the dying process and to be there duirng this vulnerable time is an honor. My leadership skills and passion to collaborate allowed me the ability to developed and implement program protocols for bridging communication between nursing, hospice staff, residents and families. My accomplishments include;- Developed End-of-Life Doula Program- Took initiative to Identify gaps in process- Created and implemented protocols to bridge gaps- Trained staff on new protocols- Collect and analyze data on resident cares to demonstrate program progress and efficacy Show less

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  Minneapolis Public Schools

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

  Astronomy and STEM Teacher, Elizabeth Hall STEM Academy

  K-5 Astronomy teacher and STEM Specialist in a high trauma, high needs school. Responsibilities include; - Developing differentiated curriculum based on student needs- Tracking and analyzing student progress and strategically adjusting teaching techniques to drive learning and retention- Collaborating with school leaders and staff to support the school community

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  Chapel Hill Academy

  May 2024 - now

  Science Teacher

  Teaching:- Chemistry - Physics- Life Sciences - STEM Lab