Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: carat@core4parenting.com home phone is reliable (802)-226-7231 as a landline. Cell phone reception is not consistent. |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language and Linguistics Master's degree in Education / Deaf Education | |
| For the last five years I have travelled and taught parent education programming, presented at early childhood conferences, and consulted for HeadStart, Early HeadStart, and public infant/toddler & preschool programs as a classroom coach and teaching professional development. I sent my resume and transcripts to the email below. Please also see my speaker/teacher site for a better sense of what I teach: https://www.core4parenting.com/media-events-speaking. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Founder, Parent Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and Podcast Host Core4Parenting, Proctorsville, VT | 2013–Present Developed the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ and Core4Parenting curriculum, blending child development science with intentional language strategies. Lead online courses, workshops, and coaching for parents and educators. Host of the Transforming the Toddler Years podcast. Early Childhood Education Contractor Public and Private Schools, VT | 2021–Present Provide professional development and classroom coaching for educators PreK–12, focusing on language development, emotional intelligence, and play-based learning. Facilitate parent engagement programming and student SEL development. Keynote Speaker / Workshop Facilitator National & International ECE Conferences | 2021–Present Deliver engaging keynotes and trainings for organizations including NAEYC, NHSA, and Parents as Teachers. Topics include post-pandemic learning, language development, and collaborative communication. Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing / Deaf Educator Austine School for the Deaf and Rockingham School District, VT | 1999–2013 Provided individualized instruction in literacy and communication. Used ASL to bridge social and academic gaps for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. Supported inclusion and language access in mainstream classrooms. Additional Experience: Reading Recovery Teacher (2002, Hampshire Educational Collaborative), ASL Instructor (TLC – The Learning Center for Deaf Children), Special Education Transition Teacher (Rockingham School District), and Freelance Interpreter (2007–2011). | ||||||||||
| 5-10 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Child Development Theory Temperament Resiliency Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Special Education Early Intervention Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Curriculum Development Early Literacy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I am a trained teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, fluent in ASL and able to instruct in ASL. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. Adults want to learn and be better versions of themselves, but they all learn differently. Before beginning any training, it is essential to connect with the group to gauge how to tailor the instruction. 2. Connection is the key to all learning. When participants feel connected to an instructor they feel safe to explore new ideas and mindset shifts. 3. Learning through screens is hard, but a part of our everyday learning model. I believe that it's my job to make learning fun and hands on, whether we are in person or online. |
Logistics
| Statewide, *Inquire with Instructor | |
| 130 miles from , | |
| I try to deliver handouts as digital resources, but in the event we need paper materials I send a .pdf ahead for programs to print. I need an lcd projector with an HDMI cord and audio jack. |