Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: tcole1724@gmail.com 8027798970 The best time of day to reach my is around 10 am. |
Instructor Level
| Certified | |
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Education
| High school diploma or GED in Associate degree in Early Childhood Education Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Associate in Infant Professional certificate or license in Vermont Apprentice | |
| I have just finished my BS in ECE with licensure from Northern Vermont University. With my education and professional experience, I believe I am well suited and capable of providing adult learning and professional development opportunities to my colleagues and community! | |
| has not received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Tessa Dearborn 802-779-8970 | tcole1724@gmail.com | Starksboro, Vermont WORK EXPERIENCE Kid Logic Learning | Director S. Burlington, Vermont March 2020-Present ● Successfully provide ongoing coaching, support, and mentoring to 17 teachers on a daily basis. ● Successfully work on a leadership team to manage the program and consistently meet and exceed Vermont State Regulations. ● Communicate and maintain relationships with children and families. ● Evaluate children’s development using Teaching Strategies Gold and Ages and Stages Questionnaire. ● Provide Emergent Curriculum support and training to current and new staff. SD Associates | Behavioral Instructor Williston, Vermont Dec 2019- March 2020 ● Successfully provide behavioral support to a student with developmental disabilities in a one on one setting. ● Successfully provide behavioral support to a student with developmental disabilities in a two on one setting, sharing duties of direct services and data collection of a student's program. ● Work under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst to correctly implement the behavior plan established for each individual student. ● Work on a team to communicate and learn about changes in student behavior and changes in student’s behavior plan. ● Communicate daily with student’s guardians about the student’s day through open, honest, and clear communication. ● Obtaining training to be certified as a Registered Behavior Technician. Annette’s Preschool | Associate Teacher Hinesburg, Vermont Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 ● Successfully managed a classroom of 10 children, ages two to three, with a co-teacher by providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and safe classroom environment . ● Observed children to better understand their interests, developmental, and personal needs. ● Planned and offered an Emergent Curriculum and child-led learning opportunities through an engaging classroom, providing daily invitations based on children’s interest, and altering activities based on child feedback. ● Offered an inclusive curriculum and classroom for children with varying developmental stages, needs, and abilities by individualizing lesson plans, activities, and classroom design to best meet the needs of all children.. ● Established open, trusting, and responsive relationships with families through open communication practices. ● Implemented a monthly nutrition curriculum for the program’s children, staff, and families by sharing a new element of nutrition and providing resources and information on the importance of the element on children’s health and how to implement new practices. ● Participated in program’s professional development and community outreach committees. Kid Logic Learning | Associate Teacher S. Burlington, Vermont Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 ● Acted as lead teacher, with an assistant teacher, for a two year old classroom where I offered a diverse curriculum, engaging daily experiences, and a safe, predictable, and nurturing environment to 7 children. ● Offered a curriculum that used Emergent Curriculum practices. ● Observed children, using the DISC model, to identify their temperaments and better understand their individual needs. ● Observed children to better understand their development, interests, and applied the information to the curriculum and assessments. ● Planned, scheduled, and coordinated community trips to local libraries, farms, and attending organized group engagement in the community. ● Established the program’s composting system and provided a curriculum for teachers to use when introducing the concept to children. Carolyn’s Red Balloon | Assistant Teacher Colchester, Vermont Nov 2013 - Jan 2016 ● Performed the duties as a Teaching Assistant by supporting a lead teacher in caring for 8 children, ages nine to eighteen months, by creating a stimulating, engaging, and safe environment. ● Helped in creating a weekly curriculum that provided age appropriate and diverse activities that were engaging and created optimal learning opportunities. ● Learned excellent communication skills by keeping parents informed through professional, open communication practices. EDUCATION B.S. Psychology, Northern Vermont University August 2019-Present A.S. Early Childhood Education, Community College of Vermont Completed Dec 2018 LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS Level III B, Northern Lights Early Childhood Career Ladder 2018 Vermont Child Care Apprenticeship Program 2016 SKILLS ● Proficient: Teaching Strategies Gold, MS Office, G-Suite, Non-Violent Communication | ||||||||||
| 0-5 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) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | Child Development Theory Temperament 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 Nutrition Physical Activity Systems Resources Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues Regulatory Compliance Program Quality/Accreditation Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -Creating an interactive learning experience in which adults will be encouraged to participate during the training and implement what they learned into their practice. -Using humor and engaging conversations to inspire interaction and engagement during the training. -Providing materials to engage with, depending on the training topic, to have the opportunity to be creative and practice before leaving the training. |
Logistics
| *Inquire with Instructor, Addison County, Chittenden County | |
| 25 miles from , |