Instructor:

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Phone:
E-mail: alexandra@inclusiveartsvermont.org

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:	Master
Supporting Instructor:

Education

Degrees:	High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in Fine Art Master's degree in Education/Arts in Education
Other Supporting Information:	So far, have earned 28 credits toward my PhD. Expected graduation in May 2027.
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Director of Inclusive Education, Teaching Artist, 2015-present, Inclusive Arts Vermont (VSAVT), recruit, train, hire, supervise teaching artists for collaborative integrated arts residencies in special education settings, deliver professional development trainings, design and implement inclusive gallery education, design and implement collaborative integrated arts residencies, participate in management team meetings, manage and supervise teaching artists

Art Instructor, Burlington City Arts, Burlington, VT. 2010-present
Plan and deliver high-quality arts instruction for day camp, after school, field trip, gallery and family drop-in programming
Collaborate as part of a team of teaching artists
Supervise and collaborate with volunteer assistants
Organize and host youth art shows

Arts Instructor, Home Base, Inc. Burlington, VT. 2014-2018
Plan, implement and assess arts lessons and activities for adults with disabilities, including opportunities for showing of work and recognition
Manage budget for arts materials and maintain arts facilities

Teaching Artist, VSA Vermont, Essex Junction, VT. present
Develop and deliver exceptional, accessible arts curriculum in digital photography

Experience Length

5-10 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Heidi Swevens	(802) 238-5170
2.	Anne Campbell	802.748.2600

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
3D Artmaking for ECE	10/3/24	Group	2
Arts Integration for ECE	10/17 /24	Group	2
*Working with Young Children and Early Childhood Educators for Teaching Artists	11/10/24	Group	2
Teaching Artist 101	Fall 2023	Group	30
VAEA Conference-SEL in Art Rooms	4/10/24	Group	4
Guest Lecture- Issues Affecting People with Disabilities	5/5/24	Group	1.5
TA- Behavior Management	Fall 2024	Group	20
TA- Issues Affecting People with Disabilities	Spring 2025	Group	10
Guest Lecture- Leaders in the Arts Series	Spring 2023	Group	2
Inclusive Gallery Tours Training	Spring 2022	Group	10

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Child and Youth Development (Afterschool)
Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool)

Specific Curricula:

Advanced Specialized Care

Training Topics

Child Development Theory
Temperament
Resiliency
Social/Emotional Development
Addressing Challenges
Supportive Interactions
Special Education
Building Relationships with Families
Family Systems
Respectful Communication
Parent Involvement
Networking and Collaborations
Curriculum Development
Early Literacy

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