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Daniel Laird

Daniel Laird

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Training Technology Manager/LMS Administrator/Event Planner/Author

  • Education

    • Michigan State University

      1995 - 1999
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) History

    • Michigan State University

      2001 - 2003
      Masters in Education Technology and Learning

  • Experience

    • LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

      Jul 2000 - Jun 2017
      Teacher

      Curriculum developmentDesigning and facilitating professional development for many curriculums including argument writing and other writing initiativesCoordinate with elementary, secondary, and post secondary educators as regional representative for Michigan Education AssociationProficient with Microsoft OfficeProficient with Google Classroom and Google Apps Proficient with data collection services such as IlluminatEd and PowerSchoolCoordinates with Special Education DepartmentWell-versed in education pedagogy, coordinated with What Works Clearinghouse researchProficient with modern classroom technologyTEDX Talk Approved FacilitatorDesigning lessons for Youth Voices and LNRG, web-based writing driven curriculumPublishing experience including proposal, writing and content development, editing, and approval Adapting new teaching methods in argument writing Critical thinking and written connections to modern world issuesCreative writing background Show less

    • National Writing Project

      Jun 2010 - now
      Teacher Consultant/Leader

      CoDirector of Greenrock Writers Retreat (2014-2016)Provider of professional developmentContributor to organization websitePresenter at national annual conferenceCollaborator for online curriculum sites LRNG and YouthVoices

    • The Swift Brothers

      Jan 2013 - Mar 2023
      Singer/Guitarist

      Musician/SingerSocial Media Promotionwww.theswiftbros.com (retired)www.facebook.com/TheSwiftBroswww.youtube.com/theswiftbrothers

    • Field Progress Education Consulting, LLC

      Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
      Education Consultant

      Provide professional development to school districts

    • TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®

      May 2017 - now
      Training Technology Manager

      Manage Learning Management System for Two Men and a Truck as well as 4 other ServiceMaster Brands. This includes operating, facilitating, and maintaining the LMS for the following companies: Two Men and a Truck, ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, and Two Men and a Junk Truck. Experience with multiple LMS providers as wells as onboarding entire companies to an LMSDevelop and create interactive digital curriculum using programs like Storyline, Captivate, and Vyond.Manage the Skills Advancement Program for offices throughout the U.S., Canada, England, and IrelandFacilitate and present trainings on various topics both in person and via webinarProgram management of Career Development Programs including Managers Moving Forward Levels 1 and 2App design for events Show less

    • Angry Talent Entertainment

      Oct 2022 - now
      Founder

      Provide live music booking services for venues, organizations, and festivals. All services included complimentary digital marketing on multiple social media sites as well as local print and digital publications.

  • Licenses & Certifications