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Brenda Deardorff

Anderson,South Carolina

Summary

Experienced instructional designer with a track record of applying best practices in adult education to enhance engagement and accessibility. Skilled in building strong partnerships through effective communication, adaptability, and problem-solving for improved educational outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Designer

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
01.2023 - Current
  • Maximized efficiency in coordinating project tasks related to online course development with timely communication across cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborated with a team to develop, review, maintain, and revise online courses utilizing Canvas
  • Maintained compliance with online accessibility and usability guidelines as outlined by the Quality Matters Rubric for Higher Education and Professional and Continuing Education.

K-5 Curriculum/Technology Instructional Coach

Belvidere CUSD #100
Belvidere, IL
06.2017 - 08.2022
  • Coached and mentored professionals, fostering practice and knowledge development.
  • Conducted needs and style analysis for adult learners to define learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and administration to strategically plan and effectively execute training aligned with District and school objectives.
  • Oversaw the creation of District's elementary science curriculum with support from Director of Curriculum.

Professional Educator

Belvidere CUSD #100
Belvidere, IL
06.2008 - 06.2017
  • Developed lesson plans and assessments by implementing industry-recognized standards.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, specialists, administrators, community partners, and families to enhance the educational experience with safety, positivity, and differentiation.
  • Aligned curriculum with Common Core State Standards.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Rockford University
Rockford, IL

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Skilled Communicator
  • Proficient Digital Literacy
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Adult Learning Theories
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Self Motivation
  • Workshop Facilitation

Certification

  • Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer – Quality Matters Program.

Timeline

Instructional Designer

Clemson University
01.2023 - Current

K-5 Curriculum/Technology Instructional Coach

Belvidere CUSD #100
06.2017 - 08.2022

Professional Educator

Belvidere CUSD #100
06.2008 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - Education

Rockford University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Purdue University Calumet

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