Instructor:

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Phone:
E-mail: ashleylbessette@gmail.com
cell: 989-6038

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:	Certified
Supporting Instructor:	Linda January

Education

Degrees:	Bachelor's degree in ECE and Elem Ed Professional certificate or license in 8037790
Other Supporting Information:	Working in registered childcare/preschool since 2001. Have been a teacher and director. Attended Champlain College with dual endorsement in early ed and elementary ed with VT teaching license. 4 courses shy from my Master's degree at UVM in Educational Leadership and Policy.
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

2024-present
Universal Prek Coordinator, Addison County

2013- 2024
Program Director, Evergreen Preschool
Complete oversight of program including financial, business, educational and supervisory.

2010-2013
Director, New Haven After School Program
Complete oversight of program including staff supervision, family support, school collaboration and 21st Century Learning grant.

Experience Length

10-15 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Linda January	(802)388-9688
2.	Su White	(802) 388-7297

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Parenting workshop	1/26/2022	Group	2
Shapes, patterns, measuring, graphs	1/23/25	Group	2
Phonological Awareness and Early Hand Writing	5/19/2025	Group	2
Exploring math materials to extend learning	11/7/24	Group	2
Literacy learning with games and manipulatives	2/17/25	Group	2
Books & Songs that support literacy and learning	3/27/25	Group	2
Using box curriculum: when and how	9/4/24	Group	2
Books & Songs that support math and learning	12/6/24	Group	2

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Families and Communities (Early Childhood)
Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood)
Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood)
Child and Youth Development (Afterschool)
Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool)
Families and Communities (Afterschool)
Healthy and Safe Environments (Afterschool)
Professionalism and Program Organization (Afterschool)
Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood)

Specific Curricula:

Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator

Training Topics

How Children Develop
Influences on Development
Physical and Intellectual Development
Social/Emotional Development
Addressing Challenges
Supportive Interactions
Building Relationships with Families
Respectful Communication
Parenting
Parent Involvement
Community Resources
Indoor Learning Environments
Outdoor Learning Environments
Observation/Assessment
Curriculum Development
Early Literacy
Math
Science
Health and Safety
Working with Staff and Colleagues
Regulatory Compliance
Program Quality/Accreditation
Program Assessment and Evaluation
Legal and Financial Issues
Program Administration
Leadership

Educational Philosophy:

I believe in child led, play based learning that allows children the freedom to explore the world as they see it. I see the early years as the most important time to support families in being involved in their child's life and school.

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