Sarah Bare
Commercial Point
Summary
Dynamic online science educator transitioning into instructional design, bringing five years of expertise in creating engaging digital learning experiences. Proficient in authoring e-learning content, designing interactive assessments, and developing multimedia resources to enhance learner engagement and retention. Experienced with industry-standard tools and LMS platforms for effective online course development. Committed to leveraging technology and evidence-based strategies to deliver impactful and scalable digital learning solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Science Educator
Ohio Connections Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Designed engaging online science courses aligned with state standards and student learning needs.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Created diverse multimedia elements, like video clips, audio recordings, animations, and images, to enhance course delivery.
- Applied diverse instructional methods, such as role-playing, simulations, and interactive lectures, to accommodate different learning styles.
- Integrated LMS for content delivery, data collection, and individualized feedback.
- Built and refined evaluation tools to assess course effectiveness and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate instructional improvements from data analysis.
- Evaluated learner feedback to continuously enhance course quality and engagement.
Education
Master of Education - Instructional Design & Technology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2024
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Childhood Education
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH08-2020
Skills
- Instructional Design Methodologies (ADDIE, SAM)
- Adult and Child Learning Theories
- Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Learning Experience Design
- Accessibility Standards and Compliance
- Multimedia Design and Development
- Learning Management Systems
- Project Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Formative and Summative Assessment Design
- Data-Driven Evaluation and Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Graduated with a 4.0 GPA in Instructional Design & Technology (Master’s Degree), demonstrating academic excellence and deep understanding of instructional design principles.
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S.Ed. in Middle Childhood Education (Science & Language Arts), reflecting a commitment to high academic standards and educational development.
- Teacher of the Year 2022, recognized for exceptional teaching, innovation, and dedication to student success.
- 2023-2024: Spearheaded a pilot program using the online platform Formative for grades 7-8, revolutionizing how students completed online assessments and how educators tracked and analyzed performance data.
- 2025: Recommended as one of five teachers nationwide to provide expertise for Pearson's updated manual guidelines on creating instructional materials for students with learning differences.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Online Science Educator
Ohio Connections Academy
08.2020 - Current
Master of Education - Instructional Design & Technology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Childhood Education
Otterbein University
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