Brenda Lane

Experience

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  Adams County School District 14

  Aug 1997 - Jun 2001

  Art Teacher-Adams City Middle School

  As a middle school art teacher, I loved getting kids who often said, "I'm not good at drawing" to see that they were incredible creators. Art is all around us and we as individuals get to define what that means.

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  American International School of Costa Rica

  May 2000 - Jul 2001

  Principal

  As the Principal of the American International School of Costa Rica, it was my responsibility to ensure consistent development of the very best educational program for all students PK-12th grade. This included everything from hiring and professionally developing a talented teaching adopting rigorous academic standards, working with the board of education to ensure alignment with all rules and regulations of the two governing boards; American International Schools and the Ministerio de Educacion in Costa Rica.I loved the diversity of the families and teaching staff. The culture and climate of the school was one that fostered a healthy and caring learning community. Show less

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  Aurora Public Schools

  Jul 2001 - Dec 2011

  As an administrator at a secondary school in Aurora, I fulfilled all responsibilities necessary to ensure a high-quality education for all students. I am most proud of the work I did in the development of two programs that still flourish today: A Health Sciences Pathway program for students who have an interest in entering this field of study and career in the future and Assets and Options. This monthly pull out program was designed for our identified Gifted & Talented and High- Potential students in order to establish community amongst like-minded students and explore all opportunities associated with this label. Show less

  • Middle School Administrator

    Jul 2002 - Dec 2011

  • Dean of Students

    Jul 2001 - Jun 2002
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  Exl learning, LLC

  May 2011 - now

  Co Founder

  As the Owner and Program Director of eXL Learning, LLC, I have utilized my many years in education and all associated trainings to develop a comprehensive educational program that supports and accelerates learning for students of all ages. Our tutoring/learning offerings will help ensure development of skills and knowledge needed for students to successfully enter a desired post-secondary program and develop an academic portfolio that will warrant attention from college recruiters.

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  Denver Public Schools

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  CSR Instructional Coach

  Utilize a colaborative, coaching approach to support implementation of Collaborative Strategic Reading strategy with middle school teachers across 4 schools in Lang Arts, Science, & Social Studies.

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  Adams County School District 14

  Aug 2015 - now

  Behavior Interventionist

  Utilize all resources available to support kids and familiesKeep Kearney Middle School safe and free from gangs, drugs, and violenceCreate systems that support behavioral interventions

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  MindCraft makerspace

  Jun 2016 - now

  Co Founder

  MindCraft makerspace is a collaborative creative space where people come together to share ideas of invention, innovation, & creativity. We provide the expertise, new tools for creating, and the workshop to realize your thought. Learn to make/make to learn!