Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: kimberlie@umbrellanek.org kimberlie@umbrellanek.org |
Instructor Level
| Certified |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education & Liberal Studies (Concentrations in Psychology & English) | |
| Completed training to deliver the Strengthening Families Curriculum | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| Work History Director & CIS Specialized Child Care Coordinator, Kingdom Child Care Connection @ Umbrella, October 2022-Present Licensing Field Specialist, State of Vermont Child Development Division, July 2018-October 2022 CIS Specialized Child Care Coordinator, Referral Specialist and Child Care Financial Eligibility Specialist-Kingdom Child Care Connection @ Umbrella, January 2017-July 2018 Child Care Resource Development Specialist –Kingdom Child Care Connection @ Umbrella, February 2012-January 2017 Job skills include: consultation to child care providers, organizing trainings and events, grant writing, resource development for child care providers, collaboration with area agencies. Program Leader—Hampton Roads Academy (Newport News, Virginia) August 2010-January 2012 Job skills include: providing before and after school care to students attending the school. Creating newsletters, working on the website, customer service, and administrative duties, coordinating and planning activities throughout the school year and summer. Also acted as an office assistant and substitute teacher. Program Coordinator—St. Johnsbury Parks & Recreation Department May 2006-June 2010 Job skills include: planning & implementing recreation programs, updating the website, supervising volunteers, coaches and other seasonal employees, coordinating events and fundraisers, office work such as filing and processing program registrations, marketing programs, interacting with the local newspaper, participating in Recreation Board meetings as well as town Board Meetings, working with clients and answering phones. Education & Training Bachelors Degree of Science in Early Education and Liberal Studies, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville Vermont. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, May 2010. High School Diploma from St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury Vermont. Graduated with Honors, May 2006. | ||||||||||
| 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) 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) | |||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Basic Specialized Care (approved trainer) Advanced Specialized Care Strengthening Families curricula (approved trainer) | ||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Child Development Theory Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Family Systems Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Community Resources Networking and Collaborations Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science Health and Safety Physical Activity Systems Resources Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues Regulatory Compliance Program Quality/Accreditation Program Administration | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 Strategies for effective instruction of adults: *Instruction needs to be interactive and engaging. *Instruction must be accessible and during a time that accomodates working schedules. *Instruction must also provide resources for adults to access after the initial training. |
Logistics
| Caledonia County | |
| *Inquire with Instructor, Caledonia County, Essex County, Orleans County |