Aimée Minard
eLearning Instructional Designer

Education
University of Colorado Denver, 2017 - 2019
MA: Learning-Design and Technology (LDT) / Information and Learning Technologies (ILT)
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Emphasis on eLearning Design and Implementation
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Graduated with distinction, dean’s list
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Focus on elearning implementation
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Portfolio: https://www.aimeeminard.com/
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Developed training resources via traditional e-learning outlets: self-paced modules, fixed-paced courses with LMS support; webinars and live events; and multimedia learning resources
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Prepared to work in corporate and higher-ed environments and in other educational workplace settings
University of Colorado Boulder, 2012 - 2016
BA: Astronomy, Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS)
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Education - focused on learning and teaching in and out of schools
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Planetarium youth outreach coordinator and astronomy class learning assistant
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Focus on K–12 education, science journalism, science policy, information technology, and science management
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Astrophysics and planetary science, space sciences, solar system and comparative planetology
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Mathematics, applied physics and computational and instrumental technology
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Promoting an Inclusive Community in Astronomy (PICA) member
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University of Colorado Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (CU-SEDS) member
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CU Astronomy Club member
Aims Community College, 2009 - 2011
Associate of Arts
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General studies for associate of arts degree
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Focus on mathematics, technical writing, science, and computational skills
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4.0 GPA
Roosevelt High School, 2003 - 2007
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Advanced Placement Student
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Academic Champion Athletic Honor Award
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Future Business Leaders of America
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Varsity Track & Field 400 & 800 meter dash
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Varsity Cross Country CO State Champion
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State Academic Honor Award for Athletes
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Art Club
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Northern Colorado Art Show Scholarship
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4.0 GPA




Activities
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Outreach event volunteer at University of Colorado South Denver
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Astronomer for Fiske Planetarium family fun day events, Fiske mobile dome
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NASA video production assistant and researcher for student video shorts to be distributed nationwide to planetariums
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2016 Fiske Fulldome Film Festival international science film festival coordinator and theater technician
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Yoga in the Dome (2016 - 2017): I operated planetarium 360° live-rendering software for weekly yoga classes at CU Boulder
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Coordinated theater lighting and sound with teachers and photographers
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Promoting an Inclusive Community in Astronomy (PICA) member
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I am a strong ally and proponent of minorities, marginalized communities, and underrepresented community members in STEM fields
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University of Colorado Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (CU-SEDS) member

Experience
Freelance Instructional Designer
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I’m working in corporate and higher-ed environments and in other educational workplace settings to develop training resources via traditional e-learning outlets: self-paced modules, fixed-paced courses with LMS support; webinars and live events; and multimedia learning resources.
Private Online Instructor in China
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Deliver 25-minute high-quality and engaging one-on-one classes
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Communicate availability for lesson hours with scheduling system, then teach the same students every week and watch them improve over time.
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Give feedback to students throughout the class and to their parents in post-lesson reporting
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TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification
University of Colorado Denver
Operations and Strategy
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Employee services research specialist
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Microfiche and microfilm experience
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Management of tax documents, dependent verification, employee immigration documents, and employee and dependents benefits documents
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Developed training system for new records mgmt employees
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Proficient in OnBase by Hyland software system
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Proficient in Cherwell Service Management system
Butterfly Pavilion
Education Registration Specialist
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Scheduling and coordinating of field trips to facility
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Scheduling special events, private and public
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Proficient in Centaman software system
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Developed training system for new registration specialists
University of Colorado Boulder
Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
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Public Outreach Coordinator for NASA student video shorts
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Theater Technician
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Laser Show Operator
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Astronomy Show Presenter
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Astronomy presentations for faculty events, CU classes, K-12 classes, and for the general public
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Administration and Docent Staff
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Financial transactions and accounting
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Proficiency in full dome live-rendering planetarium technologies
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Trained by the developers of Digital Sky 2, Sky-Skan's advanced planetarium software


Volunteering
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Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado
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Future Business Leaders of America - Taught senior citizen classes in Microsoft Suite
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Space Odyssey Galactic Guide
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Goodwill Industries, Inc. volunteer - Sorted goods for Boulder location
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Sommers-Bausch Observatory - Undergraduate Lab Assistant
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Girl Scouts of America Public Servant - 10 years of service to communities across Colorado


