Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: mcavanagh@wsesdvt.org Work: (802)579-1013 Personal cell: (802)689-0108 |
Instructor Level
| Affiliate I | |
| Brandy Levesque |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in History/Secondary Education Professional certificate or license in Level IVA | |
| I have completed training in practice-based coaching. CLASS observer certified. EDU-2041: Leadership, Mentoring, and Supervision EDU-2042: Early Childhood Education and Afterschool Program Management | |
| has not received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| UPK Coordinator: Windham Southeast SU August 2022 - present Brattleboro, VT Paul Smith, (802)254-3730 Monitor qualified universal pre-programs throughout the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union. Including, but not limited to: Monitor TSGold reporting data and interrater reliability certificates for all universal pre-k programs. Conduct and report on CLASS assessments for all universal pre-k programs. Monitor BFIS data for all universal pre-k programs. Provide information on professional development opportunities. Work with department of curriculum assessment to assess variations in TSGold and R4KS data. Ensure all WSESU univeral pre-k programs operate in accordance to regulations from the VT Department of Education. Provide coaching for all WSESU universal pre-k programs. Early Education Services : Education Coordinator August 2021 – August 2022 Brattleboro, VT (802)254-3742 Supervise Lead Teachers and provide resources and practice-based coaching to classroom teams. Conduct CLASS observations and implement coaching plans based on observation. Monitor TSGold and ChildPlus data. Complete licensing and STARS renewal applications. Complete NAEYC accreditation/reaccreditation portfolio. Oversight and monitoring of assigned center-based classrooms to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Vermont Licensing Regulations and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria. Support curriculum planning and implementation based on the Creative Curriculum framework, Vermont Early Learning Standards, and Head Start School Readiness Goals. Use insight gained through observation and data analysis to provide ongoing program improvements. Collaborate with agencies and providers to ensure accessibility and implementation of specialized services to children. Early Education Services : Lead Teacher April 2016 - August 2021 Brattleboro, VT (802)254-3742 Work in collaboration with Oak Grove Elementary School as the lead Head Start classroom teacher. Work with children and families to foster positive social and academic growth. Meet with families to discuss children’s progress and co-create learning plans in all domains of development. Regularly attend IEP meetings with Early Childhood Special Education to discuss and implement plans to meet the needs of children. Supervise two supporting teachers through practice based guidance and regular supervision meetings. Collect and maintain data for student’s records; including family information, objective assessment records, and TSGold preschool assessment data. Plan according to an emergent curriculum model; scaffolding instruction to meet the needs of each student. Guilford Central School August 2015 – April 2016 Guilford, VT (802)254-2271 Worked within a fourth grade classroom to provide specialized supports for one student. Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Cary July 2014 – August 2015 Cary, NC (919)467-1112 Responsible for developing and adjusting curriculum according to the Kids R Kids 1400 series curriculum. Worked with the classrooms lead teacher, as well as the curriculum director, to ensure that lesson themes were brought to life in all areas of the classroom. Morrisville Square Creative School November 2005 – July 2014 Morrisville, NC (919)460-4669 Responsible for ensuring that classroom met all requirements for the ECERS evaluation and STARS rating process. Provided guidance to incoming teachers in relation to creating a classroom that met the requirements of the ECERS evaluation process. Implemented lessons from the Creative Curriculum guidebook and adjusted those lessons to meet the needs of all students. Acted as interim assistant director for a period of one year; continuing to fill in for administration as needed. Implemented ProCare software in tracking student attendance, payment history, immunization records, and subsidy information. Skills/Program Knowledge: CLASS certified STARS renewal process NAEYC accreditation process CPR certified VELS ChildPlus TSGold PowerSchool Creative Curriculum CPI Training Practice based coaching certified Pyramid model Second Step curriculum Trauma informed care | ||||||||||
| 0-5 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||
| Training Topics | Influences on Development Temperament Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parent Involvement Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science Health and Safety Physical Activity Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues Program Quality/Accreditation Program Assessment and Evaluation |
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