Arlene Muller

Location: las vegas, nv

About me

E-mail: arlene_muller@hotmail.com amuller@retentionspecialisttoday.info

www.retentionspecialisttoday.info

SUMMARY

As a former Campus Director, I am now the president and founder of Retention Specialist Today, LLC. The hallmark of my career was reaching an annual retention rate of 97% in the state of Nevada. In over 35 years in the field of education spent the last 15 years in postsecondary education. I have held the positions of Campus Director, Director of Education, Student Services, and Director of Career Services as well as a Corporate Education Coordinator assisting with compliance. These positions covered California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah. I opened up three career college campuses in the states of Arizona and Nevada. This experience has allowed me to work in accordance with the four major accreditation agencies: ACICS, ACCET, ACCSC, and ABHES.

Retention Specialist Today offers workshops on retention techniques for the classroom and the vocational school campus. The website www.retetntionspecialisttoday.info offers more details on the workshops that are offered. Textbook author: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Health Professions School Retention and Placement Guide, 2011 published by F.A. Davis for McGraw-Hill’s Medical Division.

Interests

my main focus is retaining students to graduation.

Skills

presenting in-service & professional growth workshops, organiztion & customer service

Website

https://www.retentionspecialisttoday.info

Activity

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Learning Environment

LE, Sounds like you have found a system that works. Yes, small groups and especially two person teams allows the student to feel comfortable in a safe learning environment. This style of learning works well with adults because they learn when they feel safe and comfortable to make mistakes. I applaud your efforts to keep assignments simple and direct. All students have the ability to learn under the right circumstances. Arlene Muller

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mayda, Wow! 32 students, I respect your dedication. You have all the right factors as priorities comfort creates sociability, security allows the students to feel safe to make mistakes, humor allows the students to relax. I admire your endurance. Arlene Muller

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lorraine, Excellent technique to be at the student eye contact level. This creates a non-threatening atmosphere and allows the student to feel comfortable in their learning environment. Arlene Muller

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Deborah , Yes, you are on the right track in your understanding of your student's performance levels. How do they perform outside of the classroom is the true test. An exercise in role playing of basic conversations is also very helpful to improve a student's skill level. Arlene Muller

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Sherry , I salute your efforts and your greatest gift is that you care. Students can sense when the instructor is coming from integrity. Arlene Muller

Arlene Muller

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Sherry, As I mentioned in my reply, which you may not have received yet. I acknowledged the extra effort you took to set up the groups. The smaller groups create a safe learning environment for ELL students. It also allows you to give more individual attention to your students. This organization style improves your students learning ability. Arlene Muller Facilitator

Arlene Muller

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Sherry , Yes, you have made the classroom environment safer by creating the smaller groups. Learning occurs when students feel safe and are allowed to make mistakes. This also allows you to give some individual attention in each group. Excellent organization on your part and I know more work which will produce results. Arlene Muller

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As I mentioned in your individual reply, I felt you were very open and passionate about sharing your cultural experiences with your students. This allows you to create a "safe space' for your students to learn. Your students have the added advantage of knowing you have walked in their footsteps. Do you find that they ask more questions, because you have shared your experiences? Arlene Muller Facilitator

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Mahnaz, Wonderful that you are willing to share your college experience and differences to reveal the culture differences. Your openness helps your students better adjust to their learning environment. They will be able to transfer your experiences to their "cultural knowledge bank". Arlene Muller

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Social/Affective Strategies

Marcia, Outstanding exercise, and I know the students reap the rewards from it as well. When anxiety is low and students feel safe, they learn the skills. Once students can feel successful they are motivated to stay in school. Thank you Marcia for sharing your student activity. Arlene Muller

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