Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: positivespinllc@gmail.com Former early childhood educator of 30 years, works for Seed & Sew and also I have a business that offers a variety of services. |
Instructor Level
| Certified |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Human Services Professional certificate or license in Early childhood teaching license | |
| Human Services with a focus on ECE Certificate from Champlain College on Appreciative Inquiry | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| 802-363-5222 positivespinllc@gmail.com Work Experience/Presentations: o Sunshine Daydream Child Care, Early Childhood Educator, family child care home, 1993-present Licensed in the State of Vermont, five-stars in Vermont, highest quality rating. o Author Exchange Magazine author Positive Parenting monthly column in four community newspapers across Vermont Overcoming Teacher Burnout in Early Childhood Strategies for Change by Ellen M. Drolette published by Redleaf Press, 2018 o Positive Spin, LLC, sole proprietor, Consultant, Trainings, Keynotes World Forum for Early Care and Education in Honolulu, Hawaii Global Leader training The Empowerment Project-18-hour series/6-hour series/3-hour series National Association for Family Child Care Conference 2014 Leadership, Advocacy and Association Development training World Forum for Early Care and Education, Macau, China, Presenter April, 2019 o .Presented on the following topics over the past several years: Loose Parts, Overcoming Burnout, Working with Diverse populations, Association development, leadership, Appreciative Inquiry, physical development and your state’s early learning standards, art and your state’s early learning standards, systems thinking and more. o Keynote Starting Points Appreciation Dinner 2014 Community College of Vermont, Professional Development Summit, August, 2019 Let’s Grow Kids Advocacy Conference- Montpelier, Vermont and Johnson, Vermont December 4 and December 8th, 2019 o Child Care Resource, Program Supervisor, 2011-2017 New American’s in Child Care Program • Trainer, Mentor 2011-2017 • 45 hours course Fundamentals for Early Childhood Educators, Taught five times from 2011-2017 Growing Kids, Essex Jct. and Growing Kids, South Burlington 2015-2016 • Parent outreach and education • Planned and executed four parent/child classes on yoga, stem, sensory, communication Seminar trainer 2018 Overcoming Burnout, 2019 Appreciative Inquiry Education: o Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with a focus on Early Childhood Education Springfield College o 2016 Snelling Center for Government, Early Childhood Leadership Institute o 2000 National Association of Family Child Care Observer Training o 2001 Parent and Community Leadership Training o 2011 Global Leader Training, World Forum for Early Care and Education, Hawaii o 2012 Global Leader North American Team, World Forum for Early Care and Education Miami, Florida Awards: o Early Childhood Professional of the Year 1995-Given by: The Chittenden County Worthy Wage Collation o VAEYC Spirit Award 2014 o Master Leader Award by Exchange Magazine 2015 Awarded to 50 leaders from all over the world | ||||||||||
| 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Resiliency Social/Emotional Development Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parent Involvement Networking and Collaborations Indoor Learning Environments Early Literacy Physical Activity Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Using hands on, incorporating play into trainings, using visuals for visual learners. Small and large group discussions. |
Logistics
| $175 per hour | |
| Grand Isle County | |
| Statewide, *Inquire with Instructor, Addison County, Bennington County, Caledonia County, Chittenden County, Essex County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Lamoille County, Orange County, Orleans County, Rutland County, Washington County, Windham County, Windsor County | |
| I include my own speaker, projector, can be a PD sponsor, handouts |