Instructor:
| , Castleton , Phone: E-mail: michellefaust802@gmail.com 802-323-3290 8 am to 8 pm michelle.faust@neklsvt.org |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| Master's degree in Human Services/OML | |
| Ready, Set, Grow childcare Center, licensee with Director Level credential and Business Manager credentials | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Michelle Faust, M.S. 734 Stagecoach Lane, Orleans, VT 05860 • C: 802-323-3290 W: 802-334-2524• michellefaust802@neklsvt.org Executive Profile Skilled, experienced Executive Director with demonstrated ability to manage the multi-faceted aspects of a dynamic and diverse non-profit organization that delivers educational opportunities to a tri-county region. Visionary operations executive with solid experience managing all levels of budgeting, reporting, fiscal controls and strategic planning. Inspirational leader with proven ability to implement a principle driven culture within an organization that celebrates and elevates employees. Strong community collaborator dedicated to nurturing community relationships, partnerships and celebrating growth and learning. Education Springfield College | St. Johnsbury, VT Master of Science: Human Services, Organizational Management and Leadership | 2016 Bachelor of Science: Human Services | 2014 Community College of Vermont | Newport, VT Associate of Science: Financial Accounting | 2009 Skills Highlight • Organizational Restructure/Change • Leadership/Communication Skills • Fiscal Management • Financial Analysis • Program Evaluation/Improvement • Innovative • Human Resources • Interpersonal Skills • Time Management • Community Outreach • Consensus Building • Collective Impact • Child Care Licensee, Business Manager and Substitute Teacher Professional Experience Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Inc. | Newport, VT Executive Director | 09/2010 – Current Strengthened organization’s financial position through development and implementation of a strategic improvement plan. Guided organization through a difficult transition period; improving employee morale, partner relationships and name recognition. Actively pursued program improvement, efficiency and expansion in an effort to meet the needs of the residents of the Northeast Kingdom, especially the socio-economically stressed population. Opened Ready, Set, Grow Childcare in 2019 in Newport, VT. Was active in classrooms during early years of operation and have since moved to a substitute role as needed. Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Inc. | Newport, VT Business Manager/Chief Financial Officer | 10/2004 – 09/2010 Managed all aspects of accounting for the organization including accounts payables, accounts receivables, payroll, and general ledger in addition to human resource management and audit preparation. Prepared and submitted all State and Federal grant funded program financial reporting and monitored program compliance. Represented the Executive Director at State level funders meetings. UVM Extension Berlin, VT Migrant Statewide Identification and Recruitment Coordinator 10/2003– 10/2004 Guided the VT State Migrant Education Program (MEP) through a federally mandated re-interview process to ensure compliance with federal guidance for students identified by VT as eligible. Developed guidance manuals for performing identification and recruitment activities in the State. Hired and trained recruitment specialists to serve all regions of Vermont. Represented the State of VT at national level meetings. Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Inc. | Newport, VT Business Manager | 07/2002– 10/2003 Managed all aspects of accounting for the organization including accounts payables, accounts receivables, payroll, and general ledger in addition to human resource management and audit preparation. Prepared and submitted all State and Federal grant funded program financial reporting and monitored program compliance. Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Inc. | Newport, VT Community Outreach Worker | 12/2000– 07/2002 Recruited Migrant Education Program (MEP) and Migrant Education Even Start (MEES) program eligible children into the MEP/MEES program within the NEKLS service area. Created marketing materials and strategies for program outreach. Monitored and reported movement of Migrant children to the Department of Education. Teaching Experience Community College of Vermont, Newport Campus, 2017 – present, Computerized Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Governor’s Career Readiness Springfield College, St Johnsbury Campus, 2016 – 2018 Project I, Leadership Castleton Summer Institute 2019 - Leadership, Mentoring and Supervision for Early Education and Afterschool Practitioners Castleton Summer Institute 2020 - Leadership, Mentoring and Supervision for Early Education and Afterschool Practitioners Castleton Summer Institute 2021 - Leadership, Mentoring and Supervision for Early Education and Afterschool Practitioners Castleton Summer Institute 2022 - Leadership, Mentoring and Supervision for Early Education and Afterschool Practitioners Personal Awards and Affiliations Vermont Works for Women, Labor of Love Honoree, 2013 State of Vermont Business and Professional Women’s, Woman of the Year, 2016 St. Johnsbury Business and Professional Women’s, President 2016-2017, Vice President 2014-2016, Secretary 2013-2014 Northeast Kingdom Collaborative, Treasurer 2013-2014, Member since 2012 Newport Rotary, Foundation Chair 2016-2017, Vice President 2022-2023, President Elect 2023 – 2024, Member since 2014 Journey to Recovery Community Center Board of Directors, Treasurer 2017 - 2018 Washington D.C. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Advocacy Forum 2016, Vermont Representative Let’s Grow Kids 2019 to present Employer Awards St Johnsbury Business and Professional Women’s, Employer of the Year, 2015 2018 Top 50 Best Places to Work in Vermont (ranked 15th out of 20 small businesses). References John Cipora Springfield College (413) 388-1324 jcipora@springfieldcollege.edu Tara Lidstone ('02), M.Ed., Assistant Director Castleton Center for Schools, Castleton University (802) 345.0092 (office & mobile) Tara.lidstone@castleton.edu Ann Moore VAYEC (802) 535-8695 Ann.traverso.moore@gmail.com | ||||||||||
| More than 15 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Fundamentals (Level I) | ||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Building Relationships with Families Parent Involvement Community Resources Networking and Collaborations Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||
| I believe we teach adults in the interest of those who they will serve. I believe it is through connection and creativity that we can discover more about ourselves and benefit from learning opportunities for new approaches in our work and innovative ways to respond to the challenges and opportunities that are ever present. I believe that commitment to continuous learning and increasing confidence in our own abilities to learn new things provides the foundation for great positive change both internally and externally. I believe adults have the power to learn, grow and thrive with new learning opportunities. We inspire, motivate, and empower adults to increase their skills and reach their full potential. We recognize that learning is a life-long journey and we strive to identify opportunities to grow our own learning within as well as providing opportunities for us to share with others what we have learned. We act with humility and kindness. We show up for ourselves and others with a growth mindset and a positive attitude. |
Logistics
| Caledonia County, Essex County, Orleans County | |
| 150 miles from , |