Instructor:
| , VTSU - Castleton; UVM , Phone: E-mail: susanvt1028@gmail.com |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in El Ed N-6 Master's degree in Early Childhood Curriculum & Instruction | |
| After retiring from the UVM Early Childhood Birth-Grade 3 Program in 2022, I continue to remain involved in Vermont's EC Community. I am currently teaching at VTSU Castleton through the Center for Schools; the Vt. Higher Education Collaborative and consulting and engaged in grant initiatives. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Susan A. Torncello M.Ed. Faculty/lecturer: University of Vermont Early Childhood Birth-PreK Program 1998-2022 -taught and supervised pre-service students in their K-3 field experiences Instructor: VTSU Castleton 2018-present -taught Portfolio Development course (to support candidates through the Peer Review process/licensure) Seminar instructor/site supervisor: Vermont Higher Education Collaborative 2022-present -led graduate level licensure candidates through writing their Licensure Portfolios throughout a 2 year Seminar; supervised teachers during their 14 week Student Teaching Consultant 2021-present -Co-founded RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early-education Team); Offer consulting and professional development to Vermont preschools interested in learning about the principles and practices of the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy | ||||||||||
| 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) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | Networking and Collaborations Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues Leadership | ||||||||||||||||
| - honoring the learners' strengths, interests, goals - offering resources that I believe will support their growth - support them in critically evaluating their beliefs/principles and how they relate to their practice. |
Logistics
| $50 per hour | |
| *Inquire with Instructor, Addison County, Chittenden County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Lamoille County, Rutland County, Washington County | |
| 60 miles from , |