About

Hey there! Thanks for visiting our website. First, a little about BayerCPR:

Here at BayerCPR, we teach American Red Cross and American Heart Association courses to all different levels of providers. Whether you're a lay-responder who wants to learn First-Aid, a future Lifeguard taking an original class, or a Nurse refreshing in ACLS, our goal is to ensure you leave class feeling confident in your ability to act in an emergency. If you have any questions on the courses listed here, aren't sure which one is best for you, or just want to say hi, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Keep scrolling to meet our team!

Sydney Bayer

OWNER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Hey there! Thanks for visiting our website. My name is Sydney Bayer and I'm the owner & lead instructor of BayerCPR. I'm a rising sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying genetics & genomics who's dedicated to educating the public on what to do in the event of a medical emergency.
Alex Bayer

CHIEF POOL CLEANER
Hey all! I’m Alex Bayer, founder of BayerCPR. I’m a 4th year student at Quinnipiac University graduating with a BSN and MS student in the Instructional Design & Technology program. I’m a volunteer EMT & EMS Instructor with a passion for teaching emergency medicine.
Michael Harvey

SENIOR LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR
Hey there! My name is Michael Harvey, I’m a NYS Educator who has been lifeguard and swim instructor for the past decade. As a lifeguard, you never know whether you will have to use you skills on land or in the water. But you can still make a difference as long as you know how to respond to an emergency. I look forward meeting and teaching you this summer!
Ben Galinson

SENIOR CPR INSTRUCTOR
Ben is a IBSC Board Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C), nationally registered and New York State Paramedic who has operated in both Tompkins and Suffolk county. In his EMS career he has been dispatched to over 4,000 emergency responses. He has previously worked for Stony Brook Medicine doing critical care transport. He currently attends the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and will be completing his medical degree in 2027. He is excited to be returning for his third year with the BayerCPR team and is looking forward to working with the students teaching proper CPR skills.
Ryan Armstrong

LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR
Hi! I’m Ryan Armstrong and I am a sophomore environmental science student at the University of Vermont. I was a lifeguard and swim instructor for many years and I am excited to work for BayerCPR.
Allison Brown

LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR
Hi all! I am Allison Brown! I am studying Biology and Health Sciences at the University of Richmond. I have been a lifeguard for many years and am a volunteer EMT.
Theodore Krijnse Locker

LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR
Hey my name is Theo, I'm a junior studying Environmental Science and Policy at the University of Miami. I've been a lifeguard for a little over 4 years now and am excited to join the BayerCPR team this summer as a Lifeguard Instructor.
John DeFrancisco

SENIOR CPR INSTRUCTOR
Hi! My name is John DeFrancisco and I am an EMT currently studying to become a physician assistant at Quinnipiac University. I have taught numerous CPR classes since receiving my certification and have greatly enjoyed being able to connect with my students in the time it takes to teach CPR to ensure they take away the most from my classes. CPR is a life-saving skill that anyone can learn so I strive to make my classes as student-friendly and informative as possible for anyone interested in learning this skill.
You never know when CPR may be required, but it's better to be prepared. I hope to see you there!

What Students Are Saying:

“My son had such a positive experience getting his lifeguard certification with BayerCPR! Alex was kind and accommodating, while also very professional and extremely thorough.”

— Shannon M.

“Alex was incredible!! He was so knowledgeable on everything and made me feel more prepared as a lifeguard getting recertified than when I got originally certified years ago!! Will definitely be going to him again to get recertified each year!!”

— Julia F.

“Super nice instructor!! Went through the procedures carefully and attended to any questions we had. 10/10 would recommend!!!”

— Jocelyn D.

“Great experience!! The course was super informative and a great weekend! Was really helpful in learning all the required skills to become a lifeguard!!”

— Bridget C.