Instructor:

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Phone:
E-mail: jfarashahi@sevca.org
Cell 603-313-1461

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Certified

Education

Degrees:	Bachelor's degree in Psychology Professional certificate or license in VT Educator License Birth-Grade 3
Other Supporting Information:	Mentoring, Evaluating, and Supervising Staff
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Nov 2006-Present Education and Disabilities Services Manager, SEVCA Windsor County Head Start
Responsibilities include the overall planning and implementation of curriculum (Creative Curriculum), the child outcomes assessment system, training and professional development initiatives, Head Start classroom operations, ensuring that all children with disabilities enrolled receive all the services to which they are entitled, and supervision of four centers, seven classrooms, and fifteen teachers. On an annual basis I am responsible for updating the program Education Services Plan and a Disabilities Services Plan to ensure that all components of Head Start are fulfilled.

Experience Length

More than 15 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Lori Canfield	802-674-8415
2.	Barbrara Vandenburgh	802-674-8416

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
SEVCA and Head Start Program Overview	8/20/24	Group	3
SEVCA Head Start Education/Disabilities Content Area Trianing	8/20/24	Group	2
Head Start Focus Area 2 Review	10/10/23	Group	1.5
Finding Our Joy: The Power of Optimism	8/7/23	Group	5.5
Early Screening Inventory -Revised Training	9/24/21	Group	1.5
Staff Wellness	3/25/22	Group	5.5
Finding Our Joy: Play-Based Preschool Teacher and Child Activities	8/24/22	Group	3
SEVCA Head Start Policies Review	8/22/22	Group	5.5
SEVCA Head Start Program Expectations	8/10/22	Group	3
True Colors: Exploring Leadership Styles	8/9/22	Group	3

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood)
Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood)

Specific Curricula:

Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum
I am Moving, I am Learning (IMIL)
Teaching Strategies Gold (approved trainer)
Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator

Training Topics

How Children Develop
Physical and Intellectual Development
Social/Emotional Development
Supportive Interactions
Indoor Learning Environments
Outdoor Learning Environments
Observation/Assessment
Curriculum Development
Physical Activity
Professional Growth

Educational Philosophy:

Respectful of all opinions
Celebrating diverse strategies with preschool instruction
Active listening skills

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