Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: bethrandall1@gmail.com |
Instructor Level
| Certified |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies Master's degree in Early Childhood Education | |
| I have worked professionally in the field of Early Childhood Education since completing my B.S. in 1991. I have had the role of teacher, program director, and director of an Early Childhood Center. In Michigan, I provided 15+ hours of professional development to a staff of 13 - 20 people annually for over 15 years. As required by licensing, we covered the 8 Core Knowledge Areas for EC Professionals. Since May 2019 I have been in the process of relocating to Vermont and managing family life transitions. I was happy to begin working at Strafford Creative Preschool in Spring 2021 and love my role and my colleagues. However, I am missing the intellectual challenge and professional satisfaction from paying forward all the support and wonderful instruction I received as a newer teacher. I believe my educational background and experience qualify me to be an instructor, however, due to life circumstances I do not currently meet the requirement to have been teaching adults within the last 3 years. | |
| has not received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| 2004-2019 Ann Arbor, Michigan CO-DIRECTOR, ANN ARBOR HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Oversaw every aspect of the operations of the school including relationships, programming, staffing, physical space and materials/supplies. Introduced the school to prospective families, oriented enrolled families, and nurtured ongoing connections and relationships. Supported the staff through training, listening, observing, participating, and offering resources. Communicated through emails, phone and in person conversations, newsletters, and notes. Continually sought and acted on ways to improve our learning community. 1992-2004 Ann Arbor, Michigan TEACHER, ANN ARBOR HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Carefully and thoughtfully observed students to understand their strengths and thinking. Responded with intentional classroom learning opportunities. Planned well balanced curriculum and capitalized on teachable moments. Formed strong relationships with students and families. Worked cooperatively with a teaching team. 2010-CURRENT (SUMMERS) HEAD OF TRIPPING AND MEMBER OF CAMP LEADERSHIP TEAM, HORIZONS DAY CAMP Organize safety needs, transportation, food, destination, time management, and intentional experience while taking a group of campers off campus for a hiking excursion. Facilitated counselor training and continued support throughout the summer. Work in collaboration with other staff members to provide a fun summer camp experience that supports growth, learning, and an appreciation for the natural world including other humans. Spring 2021 - Current S. Strafford, VT Teacher Aide support children through their daily activities participate in curriculum planning help maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment plan and prepare healthy snack options | ||||||||||
| More than 15 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Child Development Theory Social/Emotional Development Indoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Early Literacy Math Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| discussions - to grow in our understandings and broaden our perspectives playfulness - play is learning at any age concrete applications of newly learned material |
Logistics
| 90 miles from , |