Instructor:

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Phone:
E-mail: eoppenheimer@theschoolhousevt.org
eoppenheimer@theschoolhousevt.org

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Certified

Education

Degrees:	Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Visual Arts Professional certificate or license in Early Childhood Educators License
Other Supporting Information:	I am currently taking a class to complete my Level 2 Director's Credential.
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

The Schoolhouse: Co Preschool Director. South Burlington, VT 05403
2022-Present
Supervise 12 staff members
Act 166
Enrollment in Preschool
Parent liason

Puddle Jumpers Home Childcare, Owner and Operator
Shelburne, Vermont
2006 - 2022
With the children I:
• Promote, observe, and monitor children’s growth and development, support play-based activities, and assess child development with Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold under Act 166.
• Support children's emotional, social, and physical development while encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Identify emotional or developmental challenges and initiate referrals to support agencies when necessary.
• Guide children in health, safety, and personal habits, such as healthy eating, resting, and personal hygiene.

With the business I:
• Keep track of all required paperwork including fire drills, immunization records and attendance sheets.
• Operate a sound budget.
• Create and manage websites.

Vermont Birth to Five Mentor, 2013 - 2017
_Work with 15 providers on goal setting and identifying steps to achieve those goals.

Experience Length

5-10 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Liz Shayne	8022384994
2.	Brynne Martin	8022220909

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Inservice: Outdoor Space Regulations and Requirements. Supporting children and families as they transition from one class to the next	6/20/2023	Group	3
Inservice: Regulations Review. Implicit Bias. IPDP	8/28/2023	Group	4
Inservice: Professionalism in the workplace. How to be strength based with colleagues and children	8/29/2023	Group	3
Inservice: Curriculum Development & Planning (part 1). Cross program opportunities in and out of school. BFIS overview.	8/30/2023	Group	4.5
Inservice: Vels. Vels related to Curriculum part 2. Communication with parents.	9/1/2023	Group	2
Inservice: The Five Core Concepts and communication with colleagues	8/29/2022	Group	2
Inservice: Social Justice Curriculum. Local and national Resources related to social justice. Action steps we can take.	8/20/2022	Group	4
Book Group: Section 1: Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom from Young Children at School by C. Shalaby	1/25/2023	Group	1
Book Group: Section 2: Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom from Young Children at School by C. Shalaby	2/21/2023	Group	1
Book Group: Section 3: Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom from Young Children at School by C. Shalaby	3/21/2023	Group	1

Core Knowledge Areas:

Families and Communities (Early Childhood)
Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood)
Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood)
Families and Communities (Afterschool)
Professionalism and Program Organization (Afterschool)

Training Topics

Building Relationships with Families
Respectful Communication
Parent Involvement
Community Resources
Networking and Collaborations
Indoor Learning Environments
Outdoor Learning Environments
Curriculum Development
Systems Resources
Ethical Conduct
Professional Growth
Working with Staff and Colleagues
Regulatory Compliance
Program Quality/Accreditation
Program Assessment and Evaluation
Program Administration
Leadership

Educational Philosophy:

1. I believe adults learn best being able to ask questions as they come up.

2. I believe adults learn best through hands-on instruction, whenever possible.

3. I appreciate the growth that can come out of small group discussion.

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