Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: beccaschutz@gmail.com My contact info,: beccaschutz@gmail.com 307-389-3178 |
Instructor Level
| Specialist I | |
| Abigail LaBounty |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in Psychology/sociology, minor in elementary education Master's degree in MEd in special education with a focus in early childhood Professional certificate or license in VT teaching license with endorsements in elementary education and early childhood special education | |
| I've completed a master's degree in special education with a focus in early childhood. I taught for 5 years as a classroom teacher for a multi-age Pre-K and kindergarten classroom in a public school in Vermont. I taught for 12 years as an early childhood special educator in a public school system in vermont. I also have experience working in a child care center with infants and toddlers. I have continued to take coursework and have earned an additional 30 credits beyond my Master's degree. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Twinfield Union School, Plainfield Vermont Early Childhood Special Educator (2012 to 2025) Provided individualized services to pre-k and kindergarten students with developmental delays Monitored and screened developmental progress of all students enrolled in the pre-k program Completed the referral, evaluation plan, eligibility and Individual Education Program (IEP) process Collaborated with classroom teachers, other service providers, and families to support children’s success Served as an Educational Support Team (EST) core team member Leicester Central School, Leicester, Vermont Pre-k/Kindergarten Teacher (August 2007 to June 2012) Created classroom environment and learning activities to support growth in all developmental domains Designed a play and experience based multi-age pre-k/kindergarten program for a high poverty population Planned four or more evening family events each year to build community and to educate family members on ways to support children’s learning outside of school Raised the program’s score from 3 to 5 out of 5 stars in Vermont’s STep Ahead Recognition System (early childhood accreditation program) Overland Elementary School, Rock Springs, Wyoming Title I/Literacy Teacher (August 2006 to June 2007) Provided reading instruction to twelve 4th graders reading significantly below grade level, including students with learning disabilities and English language learners Implemented the Harcourt Reading Intervention program in K, 1st, and 3rd grade students Worked one on one with a first grade student following the accelerated Reader program Used DIBELS and ongoing formative assessment to monitor progress a nd inform instruction Mary Hogan Elementary School, Middlebury, Vermont Special Education Paraprofessional (January to June 2006) Worked one on one with a kindergarten student with special needs following an inclusion model Adapted classroom activities to fit the student’s motor, communication, and academic abilities Facilitated progress in the student’s academic, communication, social, and self-care skills Otter Creek Child Center, Middlebury, Vermont Early Childhood Classroom Assistant (September 2001 to June 2006) Supervised and cared for infants and children from 2 months to 5 years of age Monitored and responded to children’s physical and emotional needs Engaged children in a wide variety of play, exploration, and learning activities | ||||||||||
| 0-5 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) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Brain Development Temperament Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Special Education Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parenting Networking and Collaborations Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science | ||||||||||||
| I believe in starting with the knowledge that each adult learner brings to The Learning experience and building from there. I believe in creating a safe, caring, and inclusivecommunity of Learners who can learn with and from each other. I believe in providing training that is relevant and engaging and can be put into place right away in participants' job or life settings. |
Logistics
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| 20 miles from , |