Instructor:

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Phone:
E-mail: katie@vermontafterschool.org

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Certified

Education

Degrees:	High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in Biology Master's degree in Education Professional certificate or license in Teaching license
Other Supporting Information:	I completed the Teaching Apprenticeship Program at Champlain College and then received my VT teaching license for 5-12 Science. I have also taken many trainings as I have worked at Vermont Afterschool for the past 3 years.
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

STEM and Career Awareness Coordinator at Vermont Afterschool,
150 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
July 2021 - Present
Supports afterschool programs and other youth-serving organizations in helping young people develop their self-identities and interests through a focus on STEM, work-based learning, financial literacy, and college/career pathways. Focuses on equity, breaking down barriers to STEM learning experiences, and promoting promising career pathways for all youth.

Middle School Science Teacher (5-8) at Berkshire Elementary School,
Berkshire, VT
August 2019 - June 2021
Built the science curriculum for all 5th - 8th graders using NGSS standards and inquiry based methods. Developed and implemented lesson plans using the universal learning design and proficiency based grading system.

Afterschool and Summer Program Teacher at multiple programs from 2014-2021.

Experience Length

0-5 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Nicole Miller	802-448-3464
2.	Matt Wolf	802-448-3464

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
STEM Pathways Teen Leaders Training	9/24/21, 10/20/21, 2/17/23	Group	7.5
STEM 101	11/12/21, 2/28/22, 3/17/23	Group	6
STEAM on a Shoestring	3/18/22, 11/29/22	Group	4
Enrich your program with STEM / STEMify your existing program	10/28/21, 3/24/23	Group	6
Vermoney	2/2/22	Group	2
Creative Curriculum	5/10/22	Group	1.5
EiE Engineering Adventures Training	6/21/22	Group	2
Strengthening Relationships with Families and your Community	9/27/22, 9/20/23	Group	3

Core Knowledge Areas:

Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool)
Families and Communities (Afterschool)

Specific Curricula:

Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator

Training Topics

Building Relationships with Families
Respectful Communication
Community Resources
Networking and Collaborations
Indoor Learning Environments
Outdoor Learning Environments
Curriculum Development
Science

Educational Philosophy:

1. Flexibility and Adaptability
2. Relevance and Readily Applicable
3. Empathy

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