Instructor:
| , Community College of Vermont , Phone: E-mail: kitchelljoy@gmail.com Cell: 802.384.6679 |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education Master's degree in Education Professional certificate or license in 1-00, 03-91 (Vermont)- expired 6/23 | |
| I taught 3rd and 4th grade for 16 years. I served as a school principal for 9 years. I have tutored children, Kindergarten through high school off and on for 20 years. I have a CAGS in Organization Development and Leadership from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I have overseen many professional development opportunities for over 30 years- either as organizer, facilitator, instructor. I currently facilitate trainings for Prevent Child Abuse Vermont at the state and national level. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Teacher (1987-2003) Catamount Elementary School Enrollment: 450 students •Facilitated professional development to Catamount teachers and para-educators on the following: New Standard’s Reference Exams, the math portfolio process, inclusion models, cooperative learning, Project Adventure, looping, and integration of the arts into the content areas. •Collaborated with a team of teachers and administrators to develop and implement an action plan that included: a nurturing program for families, a new discipline model, an alternative placement for at risk students, and an after school enrichment program. •Supervised and evaluated college students completing student teaching practicums •Supervised and evaluated high school students completing community service •Established and chaired a committee which researched, developed and implemented a full inclusion model. •Served on the SWVEA Executive Board as a building representative, secretary, vice-president, and negotiator. Principal (2003-2008) North Bennington Graded School Enrollment: 140 students- 25 staff •Facilitated professional development in Thinking Maps- three year implementation across all content areas •Created a mobile computer lab- 100% of student students had access to current technology •Implemented remedial math program- increase in NECAP scores from 67% to 78% •Focused on Literacy Instruction- Increase in NECAP scores from 67% to 86% •Participated in Foundation For Excellent Schools-students in grades four through six participated in goal setting activities to promote college aspirations •Facilitated work relationship with Bennington College-provided opportunities for college students to work and volunteer within the school setting •Developed an enrichment program utilizing the arts as the catalyst for learning- 100% student participation Principal (2008-2012) Pownal Elementary School Enrollment: 270 students- 64 staff •Implemented summer school program- served 52 students •Created Early Ed transition program- 80% of incoming students participated •Organized 1:1 net book initiative- All students in grades four, five, and six have own net book •Restructured truancy policy to reduce absenteeism -attendance increased 26% •Implemented behavior support system- 70% decrease in significant incidences •Facilitated professional development in Formative Assessment- teachers analyze learning to improve teaching •Worked collectively with area colleges- increased community service opportunities for students •Co-coordinated Pownal Spirit of Sharing- provide support to approximately 100 children in community •Fostered community relationships with monthly family events- increased parent participation Executive Director Bennington County Child Advocacy Center/Special Investigations Unit (2012-2020) Windham County Safe Place Child Advocacy Center/ Southeastern Special Investigations Unit (2019-2020) Responsible for the day-to-day operations and long-term vision of the CAC/SIU, and for assuring that the mission of the center is carried out. Responsibilities include: •Ensure current programs provide a consistently high level of professional service •Write grants to state, federal and private institutions to meet the operating budget •Oversee all facets of employment of all staff •Oversee preparation of annual operating and capital budgets •Advocate for family-centered services by taking leadership role in broad-based prevention and early intervention efforts •Represent the agency in the community •Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children, families, schools, childcare programs within Bennington County. Adult Responsibility and Healthy Relationships Project Trainer (January 2021-Present) Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Programming offered is empirically driven primary prevention with an understanding of child and adolescent development, child abuse and child sexual abuse, as well as neglect dynamics. National and international audiences receiving trauma-informed instruction include faculty, early childhood educators, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, clinicians, other professionals, and parents/ caregivers. Work collaboratively with team members to conduct Training of Trainers workshops following Prevent Child Abuse Vermont curricula. Author of Project SELFIE: Safe Expression Online for Internet Empowerment©; Keeping Adolescent Youth Safe of the Internet©; Understand, Recognize, and Respond to Grooming Behaviors©. Adjunct Faculty (January 2022-Present) Community College of Vermont Instructor for the Psychology Department. In-person and synchronous course offerings include Child Development, Trauma: Origins and Impacts, Communication in Early Childhood Education & Afterschool Workplace. Current Community Involvement 1. Sage City Syndicate Board (North Bennington Community Organization to support development of community) 2. Seall Inc. Board of Directors (Transitional Housing for Youth) | ||||||||||
| More than 15 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Families and Communities (Early Childhood) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Child and Youth Development (Afterschool) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) Families and Communities (Afterschool) Healthy and Safe Environments (Afterschool) Professionalism and Program Organization (Afterschool) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care Fundamentals (Level I) Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Child Development Theory Brain Development Resiliency Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Curriculum Development Math Health and Safety Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Having been an educator of children, teens, and adults for over 30 years I recognize the importance of varying my teaching strategies to fit the needs and learning style of the audience. 1. Content needs to be relevant and relatable to the audience. 2. A variety of strategies should be utilized to meet learning styles of audience and to maintain their interest level (lecture, small group discussion, whole group discussion, cooperative groups, PowerPoint.) 3. The use of story telling- i.e. real world examples can be effective when illustrating a point. |
Logistics
| Bennington County | |
| Statewide, Bennington County | |
| 100 miles from , | |
| Reimbursement of cost of materials produced/ provided Access to internet Use of projection screen, television, DVD player is helpful |