Lynette Baird

Theory in the Preventive Dentistry Module

• Collaborated with colleagues and department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and online student interactive experience
• Contributed to curriculum development by providing valuable input and attention to detail on 2 relevant course outcomes with aligning objectives
• Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning
• Working collaboratively with team lead to incorporate trauma informed care into curriculum

Theory and Clinical in the Dental Assisting Program

• Tailored lesson plans resourcefully by encouraging coloring and mind maps to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in better understanding for all students
• Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct
• Mentored struggling students with targeted one-on-one assistance, leading to improved academic performance
• Participated in professional development and reflection opportunities to stay current on best teaching practices, industry trends and how to create positive work environment
• Actively participating in team meetings and demonstrating flexibility to adapt to demands of changing environment

Deliver Periodontally Compromised Compassionate Patient-Centred Care

• Organized teamwork collaboration with patient-centred care, time management, and implementation of systems to improve clinic flow
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in dental charting and patient-centered care
• First team member to be asked to troubleshoot or problem-solve technology, dental software, radiology or equipment malfunction and frequently successful
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology of Guided Biofilm Therapy and diode laser

Clinical Team Lead in the Preventive Dentistry Module

• Prepare and deliver lectures and lab demonstrations to students and increase participation by incorporating innovative interactive activities into lessons
• Public speaking for safety assurances prior to patient clinics
• Teamwork employed with colleagues and educational technologists by multitasking to improve the delivery of the program
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities
• Monitored student progress through facilitating critical thinking and providing feedback for improvement on assessments

Delivered Compassionate Patient-Centred Care

• Created and organized operatory and sterilization maintenance templates for office use
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Team collaboration in creation of Infection Prevention and Control office policies and procedures resource
• Communicated effectively and worked well in team setting, providing support, motivation and positive guidance

Theory and Clinical in the Dental Assisting Program

• Instructor development and adapted to onboarding technology with ease
• Created exam questions with peer review
• Participated in the Academic Misconduct Hearing Process
• Organized laboratory materials, graded components and provided feedback for temporary restorations

Delivered Temporary Relief in Clinical Patient Care for Hospital Permanent Employees over 10 years

• Effectively treated patients that are medically compromised, or their behaviour presents risk to themselves, to others, or to their environment
• Educating care providers on oral health care
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility to support those in need
• Developed and maintained positive, courteous and effective working relationships

Short-term Patient Clinical Care in a Residential Care Facility

• Educating support staff on oral health care
• Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing complex medical conditions, and behaviors that present risk to themselves, to others, or to their environment