Instructor:

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Phone:
E-mail: cbliss@wsesdvt.org
email: cbliss@wsesdvt.org
cell: 802-579-5024

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Certified

Education

Degrees:	High school diploma or GED in Associate degree in AS in ECE Bachelor's degree in BA in Liberal Studies Master's degree in Masters in Human Services Administration Professional certificate or license in VT Early Childhood level IVA
Other Supporting Information:	I was a VCCICC mentor for two years I am trained in practice based coaching I have been working in the ECE field for over 20 years
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Early Education Services/Birge Nest Early Head Start, Brattleboro VT
Aug 2021 - present: Child Development Manager / Education Manager Sept 2020 - July 2021: Lead Teacher / Site Supervisor Aug 2011 - Aug 2020: Lead Teacher, Infant-Toddler classroom Dec 2007 - Aug 2011: Teacher, Infant-Toddler classroom
Brattleboro Centre for Children, Brattleboro VT Jul 2006 - Nov 2007: Lead Teacher, Preschool classroom Jan 2006 - Jul 2006: Lead Teacher, Toddler classroom
Citizens for Citizens/Head Start, Fall River MA Jun 2004 - Jun 2005: Lead Teacher, Preschool classroom Oct 2001 - Jun 2004: Assistant Teacher, Preschool classroom April 2001 - Oct 2001: Substitute Teacher, Preschool classroom
Brattleboro Child Development Center, Brattleboro VT Sep 1997 - October 2000: Assistant Teacher, Preschool classroom
GVNA Daycare, Gardner MA Jun 1996 - August 1997: Substitute Teacher Assistant, Infant/Toddler/Preschool classrooms
Winston Prouty Early Learning Center, Brattleboro VT Nov 1995 - Apr 1996: Substitute Teacher Assistant, Toddler/Preschool classrooms
Mulberry Bush Daycare/Brattleboro Retreat, Brattleboro VT Nov 1995 - Apr 1996: Substitute Teacher Assistant, Infant/Toddler/Preschool classrooms
The Little School, Weston VT Jun 1988 - Aug 1988: Assistant Teacher, Preschool Summer Program

Experience Length

0-5 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Deb Gass	413-834-3258
2.	Kim Freeman	802-689-9075

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Disabilities/MH, Behavior Support	8/27/24	Group	2
Curriculum and Lerning Standards	8/27/24	Group	1.5
Emergency Procedures	8/26/24	Group	2.5
DISC styles and communication	8/23/24	Group	5
Family Engagement & Inclusion	4/22/24	Group	3
Embedding Learning Goals	1/22/24	Group	3
Disability and Behavior Support Services	8/24/23	Group	1.5
Supevision & Coaching	8/25/22	Group	2
Behavior Support, Disabilities, and Referrals	8/25/22	Group	2
Curriculum & Classroom Management	8/17/22	Group	3

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Families and Communities (Early Childhood)
Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood)

Specific Curricula:

Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator

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
Respectful Communication
Networking and Collaborations
Indoor Learning Environments
Outdoor Learning Environments
Observation/Assessment
Curriculum Development
Early Literacy
Math
Science
Ethical Conduct
Professional Growth
Working with Staff and Colleagues
Leadership

Educational Philosophy:

1. I honor and value differing perspectives.

2. I can adapt my approach to accommodate a variety of learning styles.

3. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with early childhood teachers and supporting their professional development.

Logistics

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