Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: krysta.griffith@vtaeyc.org |
Instructor Level
| Certified |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education Professional certificate or license in Early Childhood, Birth through Grade 3 Endorsement | |
| I hold an Educators license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, birth through age 8. I have taken several other college courses that qualified me for Director STEP 1, which include Program Management, Human Resources Legal and Financial Issues in EC, and Team Leadership. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| I have been in the ECE field working directly in a Center based Preschool setting (serving children 6 weeks-5 year of age) since 2012. I have served as lead educator, mentor to apprenticeship and TEACH members, Director, and curriculum & environment coach. Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) Quality Support Specialist - SPARQS August 2023 - current ● Provide guidance and support to Early Childhood Program leaders and educators to navigate the Early Childhood systems and to increase quality within their practices and programmatic structures ● Provide technical assistance, CLASS consultations/assessments, and referrals ● Offer coaching and mentoring to program's as they identify quality improvement goals using a Practice Based Coaching model. ● Assist programs in adjusting and adhering to the STARS revision model and in identifying Continuous Quality Improvement goals that scaffold their practices towards increased quality within their program. _____________________________________________________ Bridge Beginners Preschool - Middlebury, Vermont Early Educator - Preschool (3 - 5 years old) August 2022 - August 2023 ● Observation of children's play, language and responses to peers and environment to develop comprehensive child profile that identifies temperament styles (DISC Model), Nurturance Styles and First Hour Needs of individual children ● Emergent Curriculum development and implementation that meet the varying developmental needs of children and align with VELS and Developmentally Appropriate Practices ● Documentation of child observation and assessment using Teaching Strategies GOLD ● Mentor for a Teacher’s Assistant; Modeling classroom management skills and best practice during all child-based interactions and overall school involvement, and demonstrate team leadership skills ● Adhere to all state & STARS regulations and standards to maintain current accreditation _____________________________________________________ Kid Logic Learning - South Burlington, Vermont Director & Early Educator Jan 2014 - August 2022 DIRECTORSHIP & MENTOR: ● Served as Assistant Director and then eventually as Program Director (December 2015 - December 2021) for approximately 95 children and 20 staff members ● Curriculum Director and Educator Mentor ● Assist with Professional development goals for colleagues ● Administrative and account processing; Payroll; Staff Scheduling; Food Program management; Child & Teacher file management; Management of programmatic systems and operation to maintain all State regulations and STARS rating ● Assist with business development and program growth ● Leadership skills to support effective team collaboration using After Action Reviews, Meeting Management, Clear Constructive Feedback and Nonviolent Communication EDUCATOR: ● Observation of children's play, language and responses to peers and environment to develop comprehensive child profile that identifies temperament styles (DISC Model), Nurturance Styles and First Hour Needs of individual children ● Emergent Curriculum development and implementation that meet the varying developmental needs of children and align with VELS and Developmentally Appropriate Practice for children 8 weeks to 5 years of age ● Documentation of child observation and assessment using Teaching Strategies GOLD ● Supervisor and mentor for a Teacher’s Assistant. Modeling classroom management skills and best practice during all child-based interactions and overall school involvement, and demonstrate team leadership skills ● Adhere to all state & STARS regulations and standards to maintain current accreditation ● Introduction and implementation of Sustainability Practices throughout the school to include composting, vermicomposting, reduce/reuse/recycle, life cycles, parent & community involvement, and community partnerships | ||||||||||
| 0-5 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) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Temperament Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parent Involvement Indoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Systems Resources Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues Regulatory Compliance Program Quality/Accreditation Program Assessment and Evaluation Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Creating an interactive learning experience where different learning styles are honored in a way that promotes authentic engagement. Allowing individuals to feel welcomed and comfortable in asking questions or adding comments. Encouraging participants to make connections to their own experiences and allow opportunities for idea-sharing that promotes real-life application towards improved practices with children, families and colleagues. Providing clear instructions and information along with real-life examples and strategies. |
Logistics
| *Inquire with Instructor, Addison County, Chittenden County, Rutland County | |
| 30 miles from , |