Instructor:
| , CCV , Phone: E-mail: heidismith101@comcast.net |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Psychology Master's degree in Early Childhood Leadership Professional certificate or license in VT teaching license with early ed endorsement | |
| I have facilitated numerous workshops at Stepping Stones Children's Center and at VTAEYC conferences. I have taught college classes at CCV and Champlain College in the past. I have become more involved in the RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team)and participated in their study tour in May of 2025. I want to be able to hold trainings based on the Reggio Emilia Approach. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Master Teacher, Stepping Stones Children's Center, Burlington VT 2013 - Present Trainer for Mother Goose programs, Vermont Center for the book Chester, VT 2003 - 2015 Playgroup Facilitator, South Burlington Family Center South Burlington, VT 2000 - 2004 Licensed Teacher, Williston Children's Center Williston, VT 2004 - 2005 Adjunct Early Childhood Instructor, Champlain College Burlington, VT 2000 - 20002 Early Childhood Education Instructor, Community College of VT Burlington, VT 1998 - 2002 Toddler Teacher/Staff Supervisor, Turtle Island Children's Center Montpelier,VT 1997 - 1999 Toddler Teacher/Staff Supervisor, John Hancock Children's Center Boston MA 1994 - 1997 | ||||||||||
| 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) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Temperament Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Networking and Collaborations Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science Working with Staff and Colleagues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - I use a scaffolding approach, starting where the adults are and learning from there. - I use a hands on approach to adult learning. - I use humor in my approach to learning |
Logistics
| Chittenden County | |
| Addison County, Chittenden County, Washington County |