Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: Rosemarym@firstChildrensFinance.org |
Instructor Level
| Certified | |
| Jennifer Severance |
Education
| Associate degree in Early Childhood Education Bachelor's degree in Psychology child and adolescent development | |
| has not received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Rose Morrison 1534 Middle Pownal Road Bennington, Vermont 05201 (802) 733-6987 themorrisons@rocketmail.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ Objective To obtain a position that is supporting individuals and families. A self-directed, self-motivated, resourceful, and passionate professional looking for a position as an administrator, supporting children and families in Vermont. Experience in grant writing and adhering to the expectation of the grants. Bringing 20+ years of success in problem solving, advocating, counseling, advising and coordination to provide effective support to individuals and colleagues. ________________________________________ Education 2019- Present Wellness and Alternative Medicine Program - Northern Vermont University-Johnson 2015 Graduate of Southern New Hampshire University-B.A. Psychology Child and Adolescent Development 2000 Johnson State External Degree Program Education 1999 Graduate of Community College of Vermont – A.S. Early Childhood Education/ minor in business ________________________________________ Work Experience 2018-Present Northern Lights at CCV/Resource Advisor Career Provide career advising support to the early childhood workforce; plan and coordinate Northern Lights professional development offerings; recruit, supervise and support Northern Lights trainers; participate in community and other activities to support Northern Lights and the career needs of the early childhood workforce; serve as liaison between early childhood professionals and other Community College of Vermont offices and outside agencies. 2016 – Present Rental Property Owner All aspects of renting and managing property; record keeping, renting, preparing, managing unit updating projects, managing work crew during projects. 2010 – 2018 Center Coordinator/Catamount Connections While working with the Promise Community 1 year Grant, I was required to maintain monthly conference calls with the State of Vermont regarding the grant expectations including supplying information for the quarterly reports. My position was to create a presence for the Community Center in our community, for sustainable success after the grant ended in 2018. Managed day to day activities at the center. Overseas volunteers and contracted presenters at the center. Provides community outreach for families and coordinates outreach with community and local agencies. CIS Child Care Coordinator/Sunrise Family Resource Center Non Profit Child Care Financial Assistance/Referral and Professional Development team. FAP/Referral programs; facilitates professional development workshops for child care providers; and supports specialized child care providers through on-site visits and via phone. Working with the Strengthening Families Grant to educate and support a cohort of childcare providers. Preparing quarterly and annual fiscal reports. Family Advocate/Sunrise Family Resource Center Non Profit Providing crisis intervention, therapeutic counseling, parent education, advocacy, and helping secure basic needs. Working directly with families to find solutions that are successful for them and their future goals. Record keeping in ordinance to the position. Helping individuals that are experiencing stress related to their basic needs such as; housing, employment, and medical. Connecting those individuals and families to local resources such as; Hawthorne Recovery Clinic, Bennington County Homeless Coalition, United Counseling Services, Vermont Department of Children and Families, Vermont Department of Economic Services and Vermont Department of Labor. 1997-2010 Vermont State Registered Family Home Childcare - Owner Record keeping, providing care for children from 6 weeks to age 8. Maintain a flexible schedule to support parents and created an outdoor curriculum to provide the children a place to learn and play. ________________________________________ Additional Trainings & Experience Strengthening Families Cohort Commissioner for the Bennington Housing Authority Foundations in Trauma Informed Practice - Vt Child Welfare Training Partnership Mandated Reporting Session – DCF family Services AHS Field Safety Training – Vermont Agency of Human Services Creating Trauma Informed Communities (Dr. Joelle van Lent) Communication Strategies for Educators – sponsored by the SVSU Caring For Families in High Stress – Vermont Northern Lights Supporting Youth with Autism – Vermont Department of Education ARC Trauma Model Training (Cara Capparrelli, LCMHHC) Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention (SELF-PACED-NS2) ASQ-SE-2 Training – State of Vermont/UVM CPR/First Aid - SVMC CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - 27 training hours Youth Yoga Teacher for the Mosaic after School Program – SVSU Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST)-26 hours training Every Child Needs a Champion Doing the Right Thing for Children- VtAEYC Introduction to Never Too Early Home Visits - BCCCA Challenging Behaviors - BCCCA | ||||||||||
| 5-10 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | Systems Resources Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Regulatory Compliance Program Quality/Accreditation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adults learn in a variety of way and should be give multiple ways to hear, engage and participate in the information they are learning. Adults come to the table with experience in a variety of topics and on the job experience. Explaining the Why when it comes to what we need to do and explaining the benefits. |
Logistics
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