1. Lindsey A. Desrochers, M.A. Ed.
5 Park Street, Waterbury, VT 05676-1522
lindseydesrochers@gmail.com ‧ 802-999-0796
Licensed Early Childhood Educator (Birth – Grade 3) HQT Status
Dedicated holistic educator eager to continue full-time teaching in a holistic school environment. Offering 5
years of holistic teaching with emergent curriculum in grades Pre-K through Grade 1. Over 12 years of
experience, commitment, and passion for educating the whole child.
Areas of Strength
• Relationship Building
• Creative Lesson Planning
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management
• Qualitative Assessment
• Descriptive Review of the Child
Experience
THE BELLWETHER SCHOOL, Williston, VT
Primary Co-Teacher (K-1) 9/15 – Present
Preschool Co-Teacher 9/14 – 9/15
Responsible for curriculum development and implementation as well as performing qualitative assessment of
students. The Bellwether School is a holistic independent school offering emergent curriculum Pre-K through
Grade 6.
Key Contributions:
• Provided leadership in professional development workshops
• Taught afternoon Enrichment Courses in Drama and Outdoor Education
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and staff
• Praised and sought after as a co-teaching partner
RIVER ROCK SCHOOL, Montpelier, VT
Classroom Teacher (K-1) 9/12 – 6/14
Part-time Classroom Teacher (K-1) 9/11 – 6/12
Afterschool Program Director/Teacher (K-8) 9/11 – 6/12
Student Teacher (K-1) 1/11 – 5/11
Hired as part time teacher and Afterschool Program director following student teaching position. Hired in fall of
2012 to solo teach in the K-1 classroom. The River Rock School is an independent school offering emergent
curriculum. Each individual child is honored and respected for who they are and where they are
developmentally.
Key Contributions:
• Provided leadership in Afterschool Program
• Established licensure for Afterschool Program
• Planned and implemented profitable school vacation camps
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and staff
Education
GODDARD COLLEGE, Plainfield, VT
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, 2012
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington VT
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, 2005