Angela Dean
Summary
Dedicated professional with a robust background in adult education, instructional design, and career development. Holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Adult Education and is recognized as a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP). Extensive experience includes employment counseling, career facilitation, and program design. Expertise in assessing client needs, crafting tailored action plans, and delivering impactful coaching to foster skill and career growth. Committed to building positive client relationships and collaborating with employers to enhance overall career readiness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Facilitator/Job Developer
Neil Squire
03.2023 - Current
- Conduct client assessments to identify employment goals, skills, and training needs, developing individualized career action plans.
- Provide one-on-one employment counselling, coaching, and job search support, including resume and interview preparation.
- Build and maintain partnerships with employers to identify job opportunities, develop training initiatives, and support workforce integration.
Teaching Assistant (Practicum)
University of New Brunswick
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in developing a curriculum aligned with adult learning principles and technology integration.
- Created interactive modules using D2L and Brightspace to optimize learner engagement.
- Evaluated student performance and provided feedback to improve learning outcomes.
Education Assistant
Anglophone South School District
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Supported students through individualized learning plans and targeted interventions.
- Developed supplementary materials aligned with curriculum standards.
- Conducted assessments to refine instructional strategies and improve outcomes.
Human Services Administrator
Independent Contractor
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Created personalized educational plans for adult learners with diverse needs.
- Delivered coaching sessions focused on skill-building and confidence enhancement.
- Monitored learner progress and adjusted strategies based on performance data.
Instructional Design Assistant (Experiential Learning)
Dalhousie University
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed experiential learning modules incorporating real-world scenarios.
- Conducted program reviews to identify and address learning gaps.
- Created learner-centered content that encouraged critical thinking and practical application.
Virtual Learning Coordinator
Independent Contractor
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented eLearning programs tailored to client needs.
- Provided training on best practices for virtual collaboration and remote operations.
Education
M.Ed. - Adult Education
University of New Brunswick
01.2024
B.Ed. - Adult Education
University of New Brunswick
01.2022
Certificate - Adult Education
Dalhousie University
Halifax, N.S.01.2020
Human Services Practitioner - undefined
New Brunswick Community College
01.2015
Office Administration Professional - undefined
New Brunswick Community College
01.2011
Skills
- Career Assessment & Goal Setting
- Employment Counselling
- Job Market Analysis
- Resource Navigation
- Action Plan Development & Follow-up
- Observation & Evaluation
- Skills Gap Analysis
- Career Assessment Tools
- Client Management Systems
- Virtual Learning & Collaboration Platforms: Skype, Zoom, MS Teams
- Learning Management Systems: D2L, Brightspace
- Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
- Community outreach
- Facilitation techniques
- Strategic planning
- Inclusivity
- Contract management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)- 2024
- TCPS 2: Core (Research and Ethics)- 2022
- Christopher Leadership Course
- Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Psychological First Aid
- Suicide and Crisis Intervention
- St. John’s Ambulance Workplace Standard First Aid (Level C CPR/AED)
Awards
Patricia Cranton Adult Education Scholarship: (2022–2024), (2021–2022), (2020), United Commercial Travelers- Red McConkey Bursary: (2015)
Languages
English
Timeline
Career Facilitator/Job Developer
Neil Squire
03.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant (Practicum)
University of New Brunswick
09.2021 - 04.2022
Instructional Design Assistant (Experiential Learning)
Dalhousie University
09.2019 - 06.2020
Virtual Learning Coordinator
Independent Contractor
01.2019 - 02.2019
Education Assistant
Anglophone South School District
09.2018 - 06.2021
Human Services Administrator
Independent Contractor
06.2015 - 09.2020
B.Ed. - Adult Education
University of New Brunswick
Certificate - Adult Education
Dalhousie University
Human Services Practitioner - undefined
New Brunswick Community College
Office Administration Professional - undefined
New Brunswick Community College
M.Ed. - Adult Education
University of New Brunswick