Brenda Donlin

Program Facilitator · Career Navigator at Farmington Continuing Education
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Avon, Connecticut, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Facilitator · Career Navigator
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Ensure proper assessment and placement of new and returning students to the Adult Education Program. Assist students by providing relevant information regarding Adult Education Services. Read, interpret, and comply with state regulations and laws with regard to student intake, testing, and records maintenance. Organize and maintain confidential student records. Review and update records as needed for quality data collection. Proficient use of databases and software to include LACES, CASAS etests, and TOPSpro. Represent program and provide input at facilitator meetings. Share communications between director and other staff members. Support teachers by providing ongoing technical assistance. Work with teachers and students to analyze and interpret test results, align curriculum to meet student and class needs, and monitor student progress. Work with participants to assess personal strengths, navigate educational and workforce options, and develop individualized plans to achieve educational goals, develop work readiness competencies, find work-based experiences, and secure and maintain gainful employment. Show less

    • Educator-Secondary Science and GED
      • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

      Created engaging lessons and activities for adult learners in a challenging program, improving first time GED pass rates. Increased student retention and program completion rates. Full compliance with state and federal laws regarding student records and health privacy. Transitioned seamlessly mid-year to virtual education and home-appropriate, student-led science activities. Developed and nurtured positive relationships with students and staff. Created engaging lessons and activities for adult learners in a challenging program, improving first time GED pass rates. Increased student retention and program completion rates. Full compliance with state and federal laws regarding student records and health privacy. Transitioned seamlessly mid-year to virtual education and home-appropriate, student-led science activities. Developed and nurtured positive relationships with students and staff.

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Educator-Secondary Science
      • Aug 2017 - May 2018

      Revised outdated curriculum for five science courses, to include integrated science, biology, chemistry, and physics, bringing it into compliance with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards. Recorded and analyzed data on student performance, interests, and personality characteristics using informal and formal assessments to determine paths for advancing individual learning. Conferred with a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss student progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other issues, to determine priorities for students and resource their needs. Conducted an 80% changeover of lab equipment and chemicals due to outdated, unserviceable, or unsafe status. Replaced them with modern learning tools that were utilized, stored, and maintained in accordance with OSHA and state regulations. Observed and evaluated students during classroom instruction and planned activities to ensure growth in performance, social development, and proper behavior. Prepared students for future educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Show less

    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Web Content Writer
      • Feb 2012 - Jun 2016

Education

  • The University of Georgia
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
    Master of Arts - MA, Secondary Science Education
  • Colorado State University
    Facilitating Adult Learning Graduate Certificate
    2023 -

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