Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: loveducationvt@gmail.com Anna Howes (Sponsor Organization) Anna@annahowes.com 802-242-1373 |
Instructor Level
| Specialist II |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Associate degree in Early Childhood Education Professional certificate or license in Certified Mind-Body Coach | |
| I have been trained in Montessori Education through the Northeast Montessori Institute. Trained to teach Mind in the Making (Executive Functioning) by Ellen Galinski. Children's Yoga Instructor through ChildLight Yoga Brennan Healing Science Practitioner - 4 year degree from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing Certified Somatic Coach through the Mind-Body Coaching program at the Embody Lab | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Owner- NorthEnd Children's House, Burlington VT, licensed-home Montessori Preschool, lead teacher/owner/parent education, 2002-2006 Director- Rising Sun Montessori Day School, Cave Creek AZ, Director & Lead Teacher for half-day classroom / managed school wide curriculum / marketing and parent outreach / local library drop-in story times and sing-a-longs / parent education 2007-2009 Lead Preschool Teacher- Cambridge Children's School, Jeffersonville VT, implementation of Montessori principles / preschool curriculum / planned and facilitated field trips / parent communication, 2009-2010 Assistant Teacher- Munchkinland Montessori, Swanton VT, classroom setup / helped implement Montessori curriculum / parent education, 2010-2011 Member Organizer- Vermont Early Educators United-AFT, Burlington VT, worked with both home and center based childcare providers / facilitated meetings locally and state-wide / encouraged providers to take legislative action / organized VEEU Lobby Day / helped plan and execute events such as forums and trainings / registered as a lobbyist / facilitated meetings with providers and local politicians, 2011-2014 Field Operations Director - Let's Grow Kids, Burlington, VT, supervised a team of 8-12 field managers, mobilized hundreds of volunteers, and built the statewide movement of thousands of supporters to what it is today. Supported the organization and planning of Early Childhood Day at the Legislature, taught advocacy workshops, collaborated on trainings with the Alliance, trained lead volunteers to run statewide Action Teams. 2016-2021 Anna Howes; Personal Process & Whole Family Healing, Owner, consultant, coach. A private practice, where I provide family education and coaching, educator resources, advocacy training, and individual somatic coaching sessions. Helping adults learn skills to self-regulate because when adults become whole and healthy they are able to approach the children in their lives calm and settled so they can model the calm and peaceful presence children need to feel safe enough to express their full joy, creativity, and passions. 2021 - present Infant, toddler, and Pre-school substitute teacher & private child care provider. I am currently working in direct care with children in multiple settings including Turtle Island Childers Center, The Schoolhouse, The CHildren's School, and others. This is allowing me to make observations that support me with creating content that is most relevant to teachers and parents. | ||||||||||
| 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) Child and Youth Development (Afterschool) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) Families and Communities (Afterschool) Healthy and Safe Environments (Afterschool) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 Special Education Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Community Resources Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science Nutrition Physical Activity Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging facilitated discussion hands-on learning |
Logistics
| Statewide, 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 |