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SARA SWITZMAN

Learning Designer, Facilitator/ Coach
Berlin,Berlin
SARA SWITZMAN

Summary

Resourceful and innovative Learning Designer with over 20 years of experience in learning and curriculum development for a wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to not only build trusting relationships with stakeholders, but also to motivate, inspire and assess clients learning needs.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

catalyst2learn
Berlin

Learning Experience Designer
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions focused on Growth Mindset, Critical Thinking and direct implementation of learning.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Berlin International School
Berlin

Teacher
04.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Designed and rolled-out student-centric engaging learning experiences whilst defining standards for outcome oriented knowledge and understanding with measurable success indicators.
  • Communicated effectively and openly about both positive and difficult topics with all stakeholders (students, their parents, the teaching team, school administrators, and the community)
  • Kept students on-track with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Demonstrated charisma and positivity to inspire the individuals and teams around me thus allowing me to transfer my knowledge/skill set in a highly engaging manner to the participants of my training- and coaching sessions

Raddish
Los Angeles

Curriculum Developer
01.2011 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Constructed teaching and learning opportunities for both the parents and children that use Raddish; a monthly subscription kids cooking club that takes the goodness of a home-cooked meal and mixes in education, family time and fun.
  • Gamified enrolment by using a badge system which in turn activated learner participation, encouraging critical thinking and knowledge application.



John Scottus School
Dublin

Reading Intervention Teacher
01.2015 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Collaborated with teachers to deliver Read Write Inc. Phonics program to successfully develop phonic knowledge, while increasing accuracy and fluency.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.

Children's Day School
San Francisco

Teacher
09.2004 - 06.2009

Job overview

  • Crafted a community of learners that listened respectfully, embraced conflict and strived to understand their individual differences.
  • Integrated the schoolyard and community garden into social studies, science, community based learning, and art lessons.
  • Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferences, peer evaluations, rubrics, and student portfolios.

Education

New College of San Francisco
San Francisco

Master's of Education from Critical Environmental And Global Literacy
09.2007 - 2023.07

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada

Bachelor of Education from Elementary Education
09.2003 - 2004.06

University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Family And Child Studies
09.1992 - 1996.06

University of Windsor
Windsor, Canada

International Educator Certificate from International Baccalaureate Qualification
09.2017 - 2018.05

Skills

Powerful Communicator

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Software

Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom

Canva

Interests

Neurodiversity, Gender Spectrum Awareness, Yoga, Cooking

Timeline

Learning Experience Designer

catalyst2learn
01.2023 - Current

Teacher

Berlin International School
04.2021 - 01.2023

University of Windsor

International Educator Certificate from International Baccalaureate Qualification
09.2017 - 2018.05

Reading Intervention Teacher

John Scottus School
01.2015 - 06.2016

Curriculum Developer

Raddish
01.2011 - 06.2020

New College of San Francisco

Master's of Education from Critical Environmental And Global Literacy
09.2007 - 2023.07

Teacher

Children's Day School
09.2004 - 06.2009

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Education from Elementary Education
09.2003 - 2004.06

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Family And Child Studies
09.1992 - 1996.06

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