Instructor:

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Specialist II

Education

Degrees:	Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies
Other Supporting Information:	My current role (started in April 2023) involves developing and facilitating trainings and workshops on issues related to domestic violence. I present to staff at other nonprofits, community members, and school faculty. Askable Adult Facilitator UMatter Suicide Prevention Awareness Facilitator 200 hour registered yoga teacher
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Education and Outreach Coordinator
Steps to End Domestic Violence
Colchester, VT
April 2023- present

Primary responsibilities:
Coordinate and facilitate professional development training for staff, volunteers, and interns
Create, prepare, develop, and review new and existing presentations, training, and outreach materials
Deliver presentations, trainings, and workshops on issues related to domestic violence to the community at large
Develop, facilitate, and review comprehensive consent based anti violence education curriculum for Chittenden County high schools
Present at quarterly 20 hour Community Advocate Training
Speaks publicly on behalf of Steps to End Domestic Violence and describes the agency’s programs, philosophy, and prevention strategies to community partners

Experience Length

0-5 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Jordan Calderera	802-658-3131 ext 1093
2.	Nicole Kubon	802-658-3131 ext 1062

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Domestic Violence 101	1/9/25	Individual	1.5
Domestic Violence 101	1/6/25	Group	1.5
Trauma and Self Care for Advocates	12/23/24	Individual	2
Domestic Violence 101	12/17/24	Individual	1
Pet Abuse and IPV	12/17/24	Group	1
Children Exposed to Domestic Violence	11/19/24	Group	2.5
Financial Abuse 101	11/19/24	Group	1
Supporting Survivors	11/5/24	Group	2
Trauma and Self Care for Advocates	10/29/24	Group	2
Safety Planning with Survivors	10/22/24	Group	1

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Families and Communities (Early Childhood)
Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood)
Child and Youth Development (Afterschool)
Families and Communities (Afterschool)
Healthy and Safe Environments (Afterschool)

Training Topics

Influences on Development
Resiliency
Social/Emotional Development
Addressing Challenges
Supportive Interactions
Respectful Communication
Parenting
Community Resources
Home Visiting
Health and Safety

Educational Philosophy:

Trauma informed instruction
discussion and practice based

Logistics

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