Instructor:
| , CCV , Phone: E-mail: douminan@gmail.com 802-462-3450 Home; typically, available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Child Care Management Master's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development | |
| I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 40 years. During that time, I have been a classroom teacher, executive director of a non-profit childcare center and member of the CUPS/Early Mental Health team. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| 1982 to 1986 (I think) was a teacher in the Lab School at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue WA. Classroom was for three- to five-year-olds. Shared responsibilities of implementing an age-appropriate early education program. 1986 or 1987 joined the staff at Chestnut Hill Parent Cooperative School outside of Boston. I was the teacher in the three-year-old and 4-year-old classes. This role lasted approximately 2 years. Responsible for all curriculum development and implementation and parent relationships. August of 1989 to August of 2004 I was Executive Director of Otter Creek Child Center in Middlebury. This program served children infancy through to five years. I oversaw all administrative tasks, teacher development/supervision and worked with staff on developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculums. August of 2007 to August of 2015 served on the Children's Integrated Services Early Mental Health Team at the Addison County Parent Child Center. Worked with area families and childcare providers to address the early social-emotional needs of their children. From January of 2005 to Present I have been the Children's Integrated Services Childcare Coordinator in Addison County. I oversee all Specialized Childcare Responsibilities. 1987 up until the pandemic of March 2020 I was an instructor and workshop presenter throughout New England. I taught courses for CCV from approximately 1991 to 1996. I have been an Instructor of the Fundamentals classes, Basic Specialized Care, Rock Solid, Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect, Center for Social & Emotional Foundations for Early Learning and Strengthening Families. I have presented at New England VAEYC conference on topics of Early Childhood Curriculum, Board Development, Teacher Development, Designing Environments for young children, among other topics. | ||||||||||
| More than 15 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) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care Fundamentals (Level I) Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN) Strengthening Families curricula (approved trainer) Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Child Development Theory Resiliency Social/Emotional Development Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Family Systems Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Community Resources Networking and Collaborations Home Visiting Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Systems Resources Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Program Administration | ||||||||||||
| I think it is critical to meet teachers where they are in both their own and professional development. Helping teachers to identify their strengths and areas they want to learn more about is important for their own participation and success. You can tie in the importance of basic child development and ethical early childhood education to their individual goals. |
Logistics
| Addison County, Rutland County |