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E-mail: meredithabartolo@gmail.com

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Master

Education

Degrees:	Master's degree in Education Professional certificate or license in teaching license
Other Supporting Information:	Masters Degree in Education. Post-Masters Certificate in Inclusive Education. Completed a Comprehensive Reading Course at Stern Center. Certified YogaKids teacher. EdD Candidate at UNE
Instruction Received:	has not received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Work Experience Summary

Over 20 years of experience as an early childhood educator and program coordinator, academic interventionist, special educator, and professional development facilitator in Vermont. Skilled in literacy instruction, mindfulness and movement, curriculum development, family engagement, and professional development. Current positions include Early Childhood and Afterschool Systems Specialist with the State of Vermont where I work with the STARS program and Assistant Librarian & Educator at Jericho Town Library where I develop and lead multiple workshops and classes.

Experience Length

5-10 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Catherine Bass	(802) 899-4686
2.	Louise Jeffrey	646-283-1221

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Parenting Workshops (multiple titles)	2017-2018	Group	25
Homeschool Workshops (multiple titles)	2018	Group	10
Yoga For Caregivers Workshop/Class	2017	Group	12
Inclusive Early Literacy	Current	Group	20
Mindfulness and Executive Function in the Early Education Classroom	Current	Group	22
Beginner Spanish for Adults (at JTL)	Current	Group	10

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Families and Communities (Early Childhood)
Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Child and Youth Development (Afterschool)
Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood)

Specific Curricula:

Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) Modules
Strengthening Families curricula (approved trainer)
Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator

Training Topics

How Children Develop
Child Development Theory
Temperament
Social/Emotional Development
Addressing Challenges
Supportive Interactions
Early Intervention
Building Relationships with Families
Respectful Communication
Parenting
Parent Involvement
Home Visiting
Indoor Learning Environments
Outdoor Learning Environments
Observation/Assessment
Curriculum Development
Early Literacy
Program Quality/Accreditation

Languages: (in addition to English)

I lead a beginner Spanish class for adults who are learning to speak Spanish, but I would not be able to do a higher-level course in Spanish.

Educational Philosophy:

I highly value community-building through respectful and inclusive communication at all times so we can feel safe and connected (and hopefully able to learn more effectively).

My method of facilitating an adult learning group is by offering core instruction but also keeping open dialogue so we can learn from each other, ask questions, and share relevant experiences.

I believe that it can be harder to engage and learn as an adult at times, so I strive to find ways to keep everyone feeling included, interested, and successful. I want all of the participants in my training to walk away feeling inspired and with new tools and knowledge to use immediately.

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