Instructor:
| , Vermont HEC, CCV, Union Institute and University , Phone: E-mail: cathysiggins16@gmail.com cathyisggins16@gmail.com |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in liberal arts Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction Professional certificate or license in early childhood special educator | |
| I am licensed as an early childhood special educator; I have a masters degree in curriculum and instruction. In addition to teaching preschool aged children in my own classroom, I work as a mentor to for early educators and regularly teach adults in workshop and course settings | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| 2022- current. Early Childhood Special Educator and program coordinator for TRSU 2019-2022 Program director for licensed center 2009-present--Mentor, consultant and trainer for other early educators. Areas of special interest and expertise: Peer Review portfolio process for initial licensure, curriculum development and environment planning, behavior support and planning 2015-present College instructor for CCV (curriculum and child development) and VT HEC graduate curriculum development course 2009-2019: Early Education Outreach Teacher with WNESU. licensed teacher providing support and supervision for preschool programs which are partnering with the state for public funding under Act 160 2007-2009: Early Intervenionist with Family Infant Toddler at Winston Prouty Early Learning Center: responsibilities included assessment and observation of infants and toddlers with suspected delays or disabilities; determining eligibility for services, developing and implementing family service plans and collaborating with other educators and specialists to implement IFSPs. 2007-2008: director, lead teacher Brookside Preschool :Full time licensed program serving children from 3-5 years of age. Responsible for planning and implementing curriculum, staff training and professional development, all administrative tasks, working with parents, meeting childrens basic and educational needs, attending trainings, advocating for quality improvements in early education, planning community events for early educators and families with young children 2001-2007: Family Child Care Provider in Brattleboro. Full time program serving children from infancy through elementary school. Responsible for planning and implementing curriculum, all administrative tasks, working with parents, meeting childrens basic and educational needs, attending trainings, advocating for quality improvements in early education, planning community events for early educators and families with young children | ||||||||||
| 10-15 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) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care Beyond the Fundamentals (Level II) Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) Modules Pyramid Model Training Modules Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN) Teaching Strategies Gold (approved trainer) Strengthening Families curricula (approved trainer) Approved STRONG Instructor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 Early Intervention Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Community Resources Networking and Collaborations Indoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science Health and Safety Nutrition Physical Activity Systems Resources Professional Growth Program Assessment and Evaluation Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adults (like children!) learn best when they are engaged in meaningful tasks that allow for different learning styles. I believe that reflective practice should be part of any learning experience, as should facilitated discussion and small group work that deepens understanding through shared experience, and whenever possible, hands on practice with new material and/or information. |
Logistics
| $75 per hour | |
| Windsor County | |
| *Inquire with Instructor, Windsor County | |
| 100 miles from , | |
| mileage stipend for more than 25 miles away Zoom training an option |