Instructor:

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:	Affiliate I
Supporting Instructor:	Heather Golding

Education

Degrees:	Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education Professional certificate or license in VT AOE Level 1 License ECE
Other Supporting Information:	Experience and professional development: - Practice Based Coaching - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in Early Childhood - Coaching to Support Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - CLASS Observation - Beyond Self-Care: Team as a Secure Base @ VT-HEC - Together Learning and Collaborating - Prevent, Teach, Reinforce
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Early Education Services - Brattleboro, VT - 802.254.3742

*Behavior Support Specialist (current position)
Collaborate and provide behavior support for multiple classrooms and centers within EES. Support implementation of SEL and MTSS. Monitor and accept referrals, support classroom teachers in pyramid model practices, write and model/implement behavior support plans for children ages 0-5 in Head Start and Early Head Start. Track and enter information in database program Child Plus.

*Lead Teacher/Site Supervisor 2019-2022
*Head Start Teacher 2015-2019
Supervise classrooms and monitor Head Start standards. Work with a teaching team to plan, organize, and implement early education curriculum. Create goals and objectives for preschool children based on observations and individual needs. Develop and foster positive relationships with children and families.

Experience Length

0-5 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Heather Golding	802-246-2069
2.	Coretta Bliss	802-246-2047

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Practice Based Coaching (Individual)	2/25/22	Individual	1
Practice Based Coaching (Individual)	2/28/22	Individual	1
Practice Based Coaching (Individual)	3/1/22	Individual	1
Group Coaching	2/1/23	Group	1
Group Coaching	2/15/23	Group	1
Group Coaching	3/1/23	Group	1
Family Engagement & Inclusion	4/22/24	Group	3
Embedding Learning Goals into Curriculum & Routines	1/22/24	Group	3
Practice Based Coaching (Individual)	11/5/24, 11/20/24, 12/4/24, 12	Individual	4

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Families and Communities (Early Childhood)
Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood)

Specific Curricula:

Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator

Training Topics

Temperament
Social/Emotional Development
Addressing Challenges
Supportive Interactions
Building Relationships with Families
Respectful Communication
Parenting
Parent Involvement
Indoor Learning Environments
Outdoor Learning Environments
Observation/Assessment
Curriculum Development

Educational Philosophy:

*Each learner has their own unique style
*We can always learn new things
*Relationships and trust are a foundation for learning

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