SARAH E. BAUER
Millcreek,USA
Summary
Passionate about human development and the pursuit of joy, with a diverse professional background spanning academic, nonprofit, creative, and civic sectors. Currently a PhD candidate in Human Development & Social Policy, utilizing research, teaching, and advocacy to drive meaningful impact. Employing a multidisciplinary approach rooted in legal studies, design, and business to empower individuals and communities through purposeful design and compassion-driven action. Experience includes founding a global nonprofit supporting play-based resilience and producing a podcast on adult creativity and wellness with the goal of helping others find joy and pursue happiness through creative means.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Instructor
University of Utah
01.2025 - Current
- Increased student retention rates by offering targeted tutoring sessions and extra help outside of classroom hours.
- Improved overall class performance by providing clear expectations, timely feedback, and individualized support for struggling students.
- Supported diverse learners in achieving success by differentiating instruction based on individual needs, strengths, and interests.
- Boosted student engagement through consistent use of interactive teaching methods, including group projects and multimedia presentations.
Teaching Assistant
University of Utah
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Teaching assistant for online section of Lifespan Human Development, which covers development from conception to old age. The online section class has a capacity of 120-130 students, and multiple semesters has included adding 10 students from the waitlist. The objective of the TA position is to grade all papers, field student emails, and problem solve with students.
Executive Director
The Oliver Fund 501(c)(3)
06.2013 - Current
- Established a non-profit to aid and implement productive play for children facing economic adversity. The Oliver Fund is a global outreach program sending playthings to children in hardship via aid partners, focusing on underfunded school systems and nongovernment subsidized refugee camps. Primarily these function through two avenues: First; internationally overseeing the distribution of indestructible playthings to schools and refugee children currently in 14 countries. This includes schools in Uganda, Ghana, Somalia, Lebanon, Jordan, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam, and Mexico; and includes refugee camps in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, Turkey, Bangladesh and Greece. Second; focusing on outreach in the refugee and under-served communities in the Salt Lake area of Utah through the efforts of Ollie’s Army, which concentrates free time toward a collective cause of volunteering in the community.
Producer, Host
Art of Play Podcast
02.2020 - 08.2021
- A research-based, weekly podcast exploring the benefits of adult curiosity, development, and pure play. Presented in the format of interviews featuring typical individuals with unique perspectives or opportunities, coupled with a presentation of data that encourages creativity to improve brain function and reduction in stress. Requirements include: researching from a wide variety of data set; writing scripts, interview questions, and correspondence; interviewing individuals for a number of hours; editing each episode for content production; and, scheduling, advertising, and engaging on social media. All revenue generated by the podcast is directly donated to The Oliver Fund.
Primary Designer
Solitude Homes
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Created portfolios for every home, including room selections for each surface finish, material, drawings, and elevation drawings. Managed construction timelines, and subcontractor liaison. Followed clients throughout their building process for continued selections, designer input and client advocacy. Prepared documents used for the construction, county code submission, and decoration of each home.
Med. Records Clerk
Shriners Hospital Children
04.2004 - 06.2006
- Organized and dispatched medical records from clinicians, to transcription, to filing. Managed the conversion from paper-based records to digital records, and implemented a new numbering and filing system. Overviewed intake forms for inpatient and outpatient procedures, and consistently eliminated inefficiencies.
Education
PhD - Human Development & Social Policy
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01-2026
MBA - undefined
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2015
B.S. - Legal Studies
Kaplan University (Purdue)
01.2013
A.S. - Interior Design
LDS Business College (Ensign)
Salt Lake City, UT01.2007
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Subject expertise
- Online teaching
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Instructor
University of Utah
01.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Utah
01.2022 - 12.2024
Producer, Host
Art of Play Podcast
02.2020 - 08.2021
Executive Director
The Oliver Fund 501(c)(3)
06.2013 - Current
Primary Designer
Solitude Homes
10.2009 - 11.2011
Med. Records Clerk
Shriners Hospital Children
04.2004 - 06.2006
MBA - undefined
Western Governors University
B.S. - Legal Studies
Kaplan University (Purdue)
A.S. - Interior Design
LDS Business College (Ensign)
PhD - Human Development & Social Policy
University of Utah
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