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Sara Baird

Sara Baird

Master Water Fitness Instructor/Lifeguard/WSI/Youth program

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructional Designer and Educator

  • Education

    • University of North Dakota

      2015 - 2019
      Master of Education - MEd Instructional Design and Technology 4.0

    • Minnesota State University, Moorhead

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      Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Social Studies Teacher Education, Anthropology

  • Experience

    • YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties

      Oct 2002 - Aug 2013
      Master Water Fitness Instructor/Lifeguard/WSI/Youth program

      Certifications: AEA water fitness, Waterart water fitness, Arthritis Foundation Water and Land program, Water in Motion, Red Cross WSI and Lifeguard.

    • Arthritis Foundation

      Jan 2004 - Jul 2014
      Trainer Water and Land Exercise Program

    • Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools ISD 2164

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
      Substitute Teacher

      Substituted for short and long term positions. Taught 9th grade Geography and 11th grade World History for one semester.

    • Children's Montessori Center

      Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
      Lead Teacher

      Taught students aged 3-5 using the Montessori Method.

    • American Red Cross

      May 2012 - Aug 2013
      Instructor

      Instructed CPR, First Aid, and Babysitter training in both in person and blended learning format.

    • Moorhead Public Schools

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
      Teacher

      Taught social studies at Horizon Middle School and Red River Area Learning Center.

    • Vermilion Country School

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Teacher/Advisor and Board Secretary

      Developed the learning program for 7-12 grades personalized project-based learning based on the mission and goals of the school board.Designed and facilitated staff development for a staff of 10-15Served as a leader in our teacher professional practice including creating budgets, completing accountability reporting to the state, compiling a monthly report to the school board, tracking progress toward program goals, and managing state testing

    • CHOICE Technical Academy

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
      Lead Advisor (Teacher)

      Developed the learning program for 7-12 grades personalized project-based learning based on the mission and goals of the school board.Designed and facilitated staff development for a staff of 10-15Served as a leader in our teacher professional practice including creating budgets, completing accountability reporting to the state, compiling a monthly report to the school board, tracking progress toward program goals, and managing state testing

    • The Toro Company

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Instructional Design Intern

      Developed an e-learning course utilizing Articulate Storyline to support technicians in dealerships selling Toro snowblowers Edited video in Camtasia to use within coursesUpdated evaluation tools on LMSEffectively collaborated with subject matter experts, voice talent, and visual content creators to create an effective course

    • Owatonna Public Schools

      Aug 2018 - now
      Options Teacher-PBL/Inquiry/Career Experience

      I develop co-created project-based learning experiences with students in grades 9-12. Experiences include personal interests and hobbies as well as career exploration. I support students through workshop style instruction and digital learning modules.

  • Licenses & Certifications