Instructor:
| , UMass Amherst , Phone: E-mail: adp00564@ccv.vsc.edu arlynn.polletta@gmail.com, best contact between 8am-4pm |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Theater Master's degree in Theater Education/Applied Theater Doctoral degree in Social Justice Education | |
| I am currently the Director of Equity, Inclusion & Outreach for an educational nonprofit. I regularly offer virtual and in-person equity and inclusion trainings for K-12 schools. I previously worked as a lead facilitator for the Center for Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research at UMass Amherst. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Director of Equity, Inclusion & Outreach -The Aloha Foundation, Fairlee, VT Provides leadership, vision, and the advancement of a collaborative and coordinated approach to equity and inclusion. Designs and facilitates ongoing professional development training for a diverse group of staff and community members. Community College of Vermont Trainer, Vermont (virtual) Facilitates Exploring Anti-Bias Education Training. Independent Consultant - Liberation Learning Collective, New England Designs and facilitates equity and inclusion training programs for K-12 schools. Equity & Inclusion Coordinator/Educator - Pingree School, South Hamilton, MA (2013 - 2021) Designed and facilitated diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and workshops for faculty, staff, and students Designed and taught a variety of courses: Theatre for Social Justice, Acting & Directing, Theatre Improvisation, Playwriting, Dramatic Literature, Shape of the Word, Identity & Community, Song & Story | ||||||||||
| 5-10 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Families and Communities (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Child and Youth Development (Afterschool) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) Families and Communities (Afterschool) Professionalism and Program Organization (Afterschool) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Family Systems Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Community Resources Networking and Collaborations Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Systems Resources Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Program Assessment and Evaluation Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Using multimodal instruction to engage participants with concepts and ideas in multiple ways. Centering relationship-building in curricular design and instruction Creating inclusive learning environments that encourages self-reflection and innovative thinking |
Logistics
| Statewide, Orange County |