I was a college instructor and continuing education presenter on early literacy, child development, and child observation. I taught Early Childhood Education course at Seneca Polytechnic, as part of the pre-service program for Early Childhood Educators. I was also a presenter for Sptizer-Smith Consulting, which offered continuing education courses as adjunct faculty accredited by Seattle Pacific University, primarily for practicing teachers and other educators in Washington state.
Overview: Seneca Polytechnic (Toronto)
- Sessional Instructor, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology (this is the former name of the college) (2008), Toronto, ON
- Early Childhood Education courses:
- Introduction to Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Applied Learning Theory
- Child Observation
- Field Placement Supervisor
- Introduction to Childhood Development
Overview: Seneca Polytechnic (Toronto)
- Continuing Education Presenter, Spitzer and Smith Consulting (1998-2000) Seattle, WA
- Continuing education courses accredited by Seattle Pacific University (SPU) included:
- Reader’s Way – Know the Code: Teaching reading (for K-4 teachers)
- Linguistics of reading
- Phonemic skill development (key concepts)
- Introduction to phonics (key concepts)
- Practical assessment strategies
- Games, music, movement, and other teaching strategies
- Scope and sequence
- Comprehension and critical thinking through early literacy
- Reader’s Way – Sound Town: Phonemic awareness and early reading instruction (for PK-1 teachers)
- Games, stories, music, and movement activities for development of phonemic knowledge
- Introducing phonics to early readers
- Assessment, documentation, and scope and sequence
- Reader’s Way – Know the Code: Teaching reading (for K-4 teachers)