Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: zostone@hotmail.com |
Instructor Level
| Affiliate I | |
| Cathy Siggins |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in French and Italian Master's degree in Teaching English as a second language in US public schools Professional certificate or license in Massachussets teaching license in ESL PREK-12 expired | |
| I was trained as a teacher trainer in Massachusetts for the Category Trainings. I taught several Category Trainings for teachers in my school district when working there. My education at Vassar and SIT had strong focus in cultural sensitivity and multicultural education. I also have work experience as a chef and can teach cooking classes. In addition I am an artist and hope to share that skill as well. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| • Happy Hands- A School for Little People June 2016-Present Full-time Director/Owner/Lead Teacher -Brattleboro, VT ⁃ Run and manage a multi-age Reggio-inspired licensed home child care with a focus on free play and discovery learning ⁃ Responsible for all administrative duties and curriculum development ⁃ Cater and organize all school events for students and families and staff • Tree of Life Charter School January 2012-June 2012 Part-time Assistant Teacher Ukiah, CA ⁃ Worked closely with Head Teacher or Grade3/4 Classroom to meet the needs of students ⁃ Followed and explored Montessori curriculum and approach with guidance of colleagues ⁃ Developed relationships with other teachers in the school to encourage collaboration in the school community ⁃ Attended and participated in school community events and staff meetings • Gill-Montague Regional School District Jan 2008-June 2011 Full-time Elementary ESL Teacher -Turners Falls, MA ⁃ Collaborated with and trained colleagues in ESL related issues and techniques ⁃ Translated for and advocated for materials, resources and information for students, families and the department ⁃ Worked closely with ESL coordinator on programming, testing, data and other administrative duties of the department ⁃ Organized school-wide events for ESL students and families to interact with the school community • Happy Hands- A School for Little People June 2005-Jan 2008 Full-time Early Childhood Educator -Brattleboro, VT ⁃ Taught using a Reggio-inspired teaching philosophy, collaborating closely with school director ⁃ Assisted director in development of curriculum and other administrative duties ⁃ Catered and organized school events for students and families • Language Tutor September 2000-June 2005 Multiple Sites ⁃ Tutored High school students, college students and adults in English, French, Spanish and Italian ⁃ Differentiated instruction based on wide range of needs of students ⁃ Advocated and translated for my students at their schools and workplaces when necessary | ||||||||||
| 5-10 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) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Child Development Theory Brain Development Temperament Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Special Education Early Intervention Building Relationships with Families Family Systems Respectful Communication Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Ethical Conduct Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I am qualified to instruct a class in Spanish, French or Italian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning is fun and exciting for everyone, adults too, if the class is engaging, relevant and meaningful to their life and work. With the proper content and class design adults can become very enthusiastic learners, without it they can be challenging to teach. When learning a whole new subject, like language for example, adult learners can be much like children and need all the same approaches to their learning as you would provide for a child. |
Logistics
| Windham County | |
| *Inquire with Instructor, Windham County | |
| 50 miles from , |