Instructor:
| , U.V.M. and Castleton State University , Phone: E-mail: SNoyes@EmpoweringPrograms.com www.EmpoweringPrograms.com SNoyes@EmpoweringPrograms.com |
Instructor Level
| Certified | |
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Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in Child Development Professional certificate or license in NH Credentialed Level 2 | |
| B.S. Early Childhood Development, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. Teacher Certified 0-8, Vermont. National Honor Society. May 1986 Graduate classes, Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts. The Child Care Organization: The Human Side of Management 3/1997 Caring for Infants and Toddlers 2/1998 Leading the Change: Family Friendly Programs 11/1998 Credentialed, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Trainer, Mentor, Faculty - Level 2 September 2002 | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Scott Noyes EMPOWERING PROGRAMS 201 Cooper Rd Milton, Vermont 05468 802-872-8419 SNoyes@EmpoweringPrograms.com www.EmpoweringPrograms.com EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND B.S. Early Childhood Development, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. Teacher Certified 0-8, Vermont. National Honor Society. May 1986 Graduate course work, Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts. 1996-1999 Certified Instructor, Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center January 2006 - current Instructor, Castleton State University Mentor Pedagogy Perspectives in Leadership Community of Practice March 2021 - current Adjunct Faculty - Education, University of Vermont 2003, 2004, 2006 Credentialed, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Early Childhood Master Professional, Workshop Trainer Endorsement September 2002 - current PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Lecturer, Empowering Programs, Essex, Vermont Develop and present workshops for childcare providers, elementary school teachers, parents, and family resort staff. Topics include "Positive Discipline - That Works!" "Intentional Language - Understanding the Words We Use with Children," "Prevention of Sexual Abuse in Young Children," "Raising Children in a Violent Society," and "High Octane Kids!" 1987 - present Presenter, NH Water Safety Training, Prevention of Drowning in Child Care Developed a curriculum and designed training to prevent the incidence of drowning in child care programs. Presented 12 - 24 sessions each spring throughout New Hampshire. 2003 - 2011 Regulatory Compliance Consultant, Empowering Programs Essex, Vermont State appointed position to oversee child care center's compliance with state regulations, best practice policies, and pre-accreditation mentoring. 2001 - 2004 Director, Ascension Childcare, South Burlington, Vermont. Managed and directed a constructivist, nonprofit childcare center for forty-two families. This position includes supervising six full-time staff, daily enrollment of thirty-three children, parent meetings and workshops, scheduling, record keeping, book keeping and payroll, benefit coordination including administration of 125(c) and 401(k) plans, newsletters, property maintenance, and program development. 1989 -1990, 1992 - 2000 Mentor, Work/Family Directions Grant, Child Care Resources, Williston, Vermont. Worked weekly as an adviser for two child care programs. Provided information on topics ranging from space design, curriculum, employment issues, to parent communication, and administration. 1996 - 1997 Child Care Training Specialist, Child Care Resources, Williston, Vermont. Worked on a grant from Work/Family Directions to serve 100 child care settings each month with equipment loans and consultations through a toy van model. 1990 - 1992 Head Teacher, Preschool of Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, Vermont. Taught in a Piagetian, open classroom, two classes of sixteen children. Worked with parents through workshops, conferences and meetings on child development issues. 1987 - 1989 Primary Careprovider, Family Resource Center, Elizabeth Lund Home, Burlington, Vermont. Provided care for ten abused/neglected preschoolers while working with their parents on child-raising skills. 1986 - 1987 RECENT LECTURING HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Presenter - Mentor Pedagogy VtAEYC TEACH 12/20 Presenter Brain Development Part 1 Child Care Aware NH 12/12/20 Presenter Intentional Language Windham Childhood Educators' Co-op 12/5/20 Presenter - Communicating with Confidence and Clarity Windham Early Childhood Educators' Co-op 12/7/20 Communicating with Confidence and Clarity North shire Day School 11/19/20 Presenter - De-escalation Building Bright Futures 11/17/20 Presenter - De-escalation Building Bright Futures 11/13/20 Presenter - De-escalation Building Bright Futures 10/27/20 Presenter - Mentor Pedagogy VtAEYC TEACH 10/20 Presenter - Movement and Gross Motor Activities Barre Area Starting Points 11/25/19 Presenter - Power Struggles Barre Area Starting Points 11/11/19 Presenter - Helping Children Develop Healthy Sleep Patterns and Infant Insights Head Start and Early Head Start Newport VT 10/23/20 Presenter - Leadership in Tough Times Child Care Aware NH 10/22/20 Presenter - Routines, Rituals, and Transitions The Family Place Norwich VT 10/19/20 Presenter - Helping Children Resolve Conflict and Manage Anger CVSU Northfield VT 3/24/20 Presenter - Routines, Rituals, and Transitions It Takes a Village Cummington MA 10/12/20 Presenter - Genuine Happiness South Berkshire Kids Lee MA 10/8/20 Presenter - Feeding the Developing Brain Lamoille Valley Starting Point 10/7/20 Presenter - Staff In-service Stowe Mt Resort Challenging Behaviors, Intentional Language, Power Struggles 1/7/20 • Presenter - NAEYC's 2009 Annual Conference - Washington, D.C. ∙ Co-Presenter - 2009 National Institute for Early Childhood Development - Charlotte, NC ∙ Keynote - Rhode Island's Childspan conference, 2009 ∙ Keynote - Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children, 2007, 2009 ∙ Keynote - Family Child Care Association of NY, 2009 ∙ Institute Trainer - Professionalism, Leadership & Team Building, Williston, VT., 2009 ∙ Keynote - Childhood Conversations, Windsor, CT, 2009 ∙ Classroom Management Consultant - Stratford School, Stratford, NH, 2008-2010 ∙ Institute Trainer - John Stalker, Management Institute - Framingham, MA, 2005-2010 ∙ Keynote - SERC Early Childhood Conference, Crownwell, CT - 2009 ∙ Keynote - Early Learning NH - 2008 ∙ CT Afterschool Network - Keynote - 2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - VAEYC - 2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - Beaufort County First Steps, Hilton Head, SC - 2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation, Augusta, ME - 2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - Augusta, ME - 2008 ∙ Keynote - CT After School Network - 2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - City of Augusta Childcare Bureau, Augusta, ME - 2008 ∙ Keynote / Featured Speaker - Resort Child Care of New England - 2002-2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - Bright Horizons, Foxwood Resort, Ledyard, CT - 2005-2007 ∙ Featured Speaker - Pfizer Kids, New London, CT- 2004/2008 ∙ Keynote - North Country Summit - Shelburne, NH - 2008 ∙ Host/Featured Speaker- John Stalker, New Life Leadership Institute - 2008 ∙ Keynote - Early Childhood Conversations - Hartford, CT - 2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - VAEYC - Burlington, VT - 2008 ∙ Featured Speaker - Bright Horizons, Pfizer - New London, CT - 2008 ∙ Keynote - New England Head Start Conference - 2007 ∙ Keynote - 35th Annual VAEYC Conference - 2007 ∙ Instructor for Union Institute & University - 2006/2007 ∙ Keynote - 17th Annual Early Childhood Enrichment Conference - CCR&R Southeastern MA - 2006 ∙ Keynote - Childhood Obesity Conference, Empowering People to Change - MA Food Service - 2006 ∙ NH Water Safety Trainer - NH - 2002 - 2011 ∙ Keynote - Child Care Project - Dartmouth, NH - 2007 ∙ Institute Trainer - Supportive Communication / Work Place Cultures - John Stalker Institute - 2005-2011 ∙ School Discipline Consultant - Pittsburg School - Pittsburg, NH - 2005-2007 ∙ Children and the Effects of Violence Educator - Hampstead Academy - Hampstead, NH 2010 ∙ North County Summit Keynote - Berlin, NH - 2010 ∙ NAFCC Keynote - Lake Placid, NY - 2010 ∙ AWARDS • Distinguished Service Award 2008 - VAEYC • Children & Family Services Commissioner's Community Award • Provider Recognition Award - Commitment to Offering an Enriched Environment for Young Children • Provider Recognition Award - Provider Advocacy • Provider Recognition Award - Commitment to Professional Growth in Child Care AUTHOR • “Positive Discipline - That Works!” 1993, 1996, 1998, 2001 • “Intentional Language - Understanding the Words We Use with Children” 2003 • “This Child is Driving Us Crazy. What Should We Do?” 2010 COURSE INSTRUCTOR • 45-hour Child Care Provider Training Course, Undergraduate • 30-hour Foundations in Child Development / Classroom Management • 15-hour Successfully Working with Challenging Behaviors, Undergraduate - Graduate AFFILIATIONS • Current member NAEYC & VAEYC BIOGRAPHY Scott has been professionally working, playing, and talking about children for over thirty years. He teaches a graduate level course in "Challenging Behaviors," and an undergraduate course in "Positive Discipline." Scott's first book "Positive Discipline - That Works!" is in its fourth publishing. His second book, "Intentional Language" was released in the fall of 2003. Scott presents over 150 trainings each year throughout North America. Scott's background includes being, a primary careprovider for abused and neglected children a lead teacher in a parent cooperative a nonprofit childcare center director a state sponsored Child Sexual Assault Prevention trainer a childcare training specialist a credentialed Trainer, Mentor, Faculty, Level 2, in New Hampshire a certified instructor for Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center an adjunct professor for the University of Vermont an undergraduate instructor for Union College | ||||||||||
| More than 15 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) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Child Development Theory Brain Development Temperament Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Family Systems Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Nutrition Physical Activity Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Regulatory Compliance Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adult participants need to first understand why the information is needed/helpful. How the purpose of training content is related to their needs. Adults best learn through understanding the material then working to implement the ideas. Appropriate humor can change the presentation from tolerable to enjoyable. |
Logistics
| Chittenden County | |
| Statewide, *Inquire with Instructor, Addison County, Bennington County, Caledonia County, Chittenden County, Essex County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Lamoille County, Orange County, Orleans County, Rutland County, Washington County, Windham County, Windsor County | |
| 3000 miles from , | |
| Depending on audience size, training format (keynote, workshop, institute, college course), prep time, length of presentation, a quote for services can be quickly obtained via email or phone. SNoyes@EmpoweringPrograms.com 802.872.8419 |