LAURA A. TUTHILL, Ph.D. EDUCATION 2010 Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Emphasis, University of Denver Dissertation: The Pedagogical Role of Reggio Inspired Studios in Early Childhood Education 2005 M.A., Curriculum & Instruction, Gifted & Talented Emphasis, University of Denver 2004 B.S., Elementary Education, Kindergarten Endorsement, Butler University, Honors Program CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES Colorado Elementary Teaching License Colorado Level VI Early Childhood Professional Credential Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler Care (EQIT) Colorado Instructor Certification National Institute of Health (NIH) Human Research Training Certification Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certification: Human Research PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013 – present UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS, College of Education, Senior Lecturer Teaching responsibilities: CURR 5707 Parent & Community Involvement CURR 5404 Facilitating Reading in Preschool & Kindergarten Classrooms CURR 5205 Early Childhood Gifted Education CURR 5090 Master’s Research Project CURR 5201 Foundations of Gifted Education TED 5520 Educational Psychology CURR 5702 Literacy for Linguistically Different Learners CURR 5701 Materials, Methods: LDE/Multicultural Education CURR 9602 Twice-­‐Exceptional Case Study Other responsibilities: Early Childhood Literacy Coach (CDE Grant: Improving Literacy of Young English Learners in Southern Colorado) Course Development: IECE 2000 Consultation & Collaboration in the Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom 2013 – present WALDEN UNIVERSITY, M.S. in Early Childhood Studies Program, Contributing Faculty Teaching responsibilities: EDUC 6164 Perspectives on Diversity and Equity EDUC 6162 Issues & Trends in the Early Childhood Field 2013 – present ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY, College of Education, Adjunct Lecturer Course development & teaching responsibilities: ED 575 Data Driven Decision Making 2011 – 2012 WESTERN STATE COLORADO UNIVERSITY, Teacher Education, Chair and Assistant Professor Chair responsibilities: o Administer licensure programs in: Elementary, Secondary (Social Studies, Math, Science, English), K-­‐12 (Art, Music, Physical Education, Foreign Language), Special Education, and Principal o Administer graduate programs in: MA in Teacher Leadership, MA in Reading Leadership, MA in Educational Administration, and MA in Online Teacher Leadership o Administer endorsement programs in: Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist o Collaborate with external organizations such as the Colorado Department of Education, Colorado Department of Higher Education, Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Colorado Council of Deans of Education. University service: o Chair, Human Research Committee o Member, Graduate Studies Council
o Member, Faculty Senate o Member, Academic Policies Committee Teaching responsibilities: EDUC 680 Research and Critical Inquiry for Teachers EDUC 693 Capstone EDUC 340 Brain-­‐based Learning Motivation and Achievement EDUC 608 Methods & Strategies of Effective Writing Instruction (K-­‐12) EDUC 608 Methods & Strategies of Effective Writing Instruction (Elementary) EDUC 608 Methods & Strategies of Effective Writing Instruction (English) EDUC 608 Methods & Strategies of Effective Writing Instruction (Secondary) EDUC 408 Teaching with the Brain in Mind (K-­‐12) EDUC 408 Teaching with the Brain in Mind (Elementary) EDUC 408 Teaching with the Brain in Mind (Secondary English) EDUC 408 Teaching with the Brain in Mind (Secondary) Curriculum development and online course design: EDUC 680 Research and Critical Inquiry for Teachers EDUC 693 Capstone 2010 – 2011 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS, Graduate Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Adjunct Lecturer Teaching responsibilities: CURR 5800 Schools, Society & Diversity CURR 5211 Curriculum Development & Aligned Programming in Gifted Education CURR 5090 Masters Research Project CURR 5000 Foundations: History & Research in Curriculum Studies CURR 5201 Foundations in Gifted Education CURR 5214 Differentiated Instruction/Research-­‐based Strategies for Teaching the Gifted University service: o Chair, Early Childhood Education Proposal Task Force o Member, Gifted & Talented Accreditation Task Force Curriculum development: CURR 5206 Creativity in Gifted Education CURR 5205 Early Childhood Gifted Education ECE 2016 Art and the Young Child ECE 2011 Creativity and the Young Child ECE 2018 Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques ECE 4504 Early Childhood Social Studies Methods 2011 – 2011 ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY, Teacher Education, Adjunct Lecturer Course development and teaching responsibilities: EC 379 Advanced Infant & Toddler Development 2010 – 2010 COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE, Early Childhood Education, Adjunct Instructor (Edwards-­‐Vail Campus) Teaching responsibilities: ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques ECE 125 Science/Math & the Young Child ECE 209 Observing Young Children ECE 188 Practicum: Early Childhood Education ECE 111 Infant/Toddler Theory and Development ECE 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques Field Advisor, Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation Program: mentored 15 early childhood teacher candidates 2010 – 2010 METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, Early Childhood Education, Adjunct Lecturer Teaching responsibilities: ECE 3330 Social Studies & Expressive Arts 2010 – 2011 EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Department of Health & Human Services: Children & Family Services, Early Childhood Consultant (Early Head Start) o Coordinated an Early Head Start grant that served children in Eagle County, Colorado and led the grant start-­‐up team. o Developed and implemented policies and procedures for local childcare centers that resulted in a fully operational expanded Early Head Start program. o Coordinated services for parents and children who were English Language Learners. o Ensured that local childcare centers met the Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Act. o Provided professional training and consultation to local early childcare providers related to assessment of children, curriculum, developing responsive relationships, creating rich learning environments, and implementing a dual language approach. 2008 – 2009 EAGLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Red Table Early Learning Center, Preschool Director o Managed the daily operations of the school, including the budget. o Supervised the education of children in the Colorado Preschool Program, Head Start and Eagle County Childcare Assistance Programs. o Worked with a large population of parents and students who were English Language Learners. o Coordinated special education services for children on IEP’s. o Hired, mentored and evaluated the teaching staff. o Ensured compliance with the Head Start performance standards. 2007 – 2008 EXPLORE & DISCOVER, Director (Infant/Toddler Center) o Managed the daily operations of the center, including the budget and staff. o Cared for children ages 2 months through 3 years of age. o Work closely with families, as this center was a parent co-­‐op. 2005 – 2007 UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, RICKS CENTER FOR GIFTED CHILDREN, Preschool Teacher o Co-­‐taught a constructivist classroom environment with four and five year-­‐old children. o Served as the Committee Head for the Early Childhood Team. o Developed a Creative Recycling Center for school-­‐wide use. o Differentiated instruction in content, process, and product for a multitude of talents. 2005 – 2006 UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, UNIVERSITY FOR YOUTH PROGRAM, K -­‐5 Teacher o Taught in the summer and after-­‐school enrichment program. o Wrote curriculum units in science, geography, language arts, and math. 2005 – 2005 UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, MORGRIDGE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, Graduate Assistant o Provided assistance for faculty in Curriculum & Instruction. o Served on the School Development & Planning Committee for Urban Peak High School in Denver, CO. 2001 – 2001 YMCA CAMP EBERHART, Summer Camp Counselor & Teacher o Served as an in-­‐resident camp counselor and taught art for children in 1-­‐12th grade. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Blackboard: program/course design and instruction; Softchalk; eCollege; Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Entourage, Messenger; Skype; Dopbox; Apple iTunes, MovieMaker, Facetime, iTunes University; GoToMeeting; Google Docs, Sites, Blogger; Slideshare; Prezi; Doodle; Poll Everywhere; Plone (website builder); Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, SlideRocket PUBLICATIONS Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2012, September/October). How Creative is Your Early Childhood Classroom? 34(Vol. 5, No. 207), Exchange Magazine. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2010). “Best Practice” Educational Methods for the Development of Creative Eminence. Celebrate Creativity! Newsletter of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Creativity Network, 1(5). Tuthill, L. (2010). Looking Back: How Just One Person Can Change Your Life. Butler University College of Education Magazine, p. 23-­‐24. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Tuthill, L. & Lindquist, C. (2014). From Policy to Implementation: a conversation about arts evaluation and teacher effectiveness in Colorado. Presentation submitted to The American Association for Teaching & Curriculum Annual Conference. Tuthill, L. & Ewing, V. (2013). Thinking Outside of the Box: Creative Classroom Practices that Support Talent Development in Young Children. Presentation at the Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., Leader, W., & Ewing, V. (2013). Differentiation – It’s More Than Just a Mandate. Workshop hosted by the College of Education at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Tuthill, L. & Ewing, V. (2013). Social and Academic Development: Rigorous and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L. (2013). The Pedagogical Role of Reggio-­‐inspired Studios in Early Childhood Education. Presentation at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2012). Educational Models for Young Gifted Children. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2012). Child Growth and Development in Young Gifted Children. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Woytek, J. (2012). Designing High-­‐Quality Customizable Professional Learning in the Digital World. Presentation at the Association for the Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2011). Rethinking Early Childhood Education: Preparing the Young and Gifted for the 21st Century. Presentation at the National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2011). Infusing Creativity into Curriculum & Instruction. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2011). 21st Century Skills: Curriculum and Instruction for Young Gifted Learners. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L. (2011). The Developing Brain: What Research Tells Us. Presentation at the Bridging the Gap: An Integrated Approach to Health and Wellness Conference, Mt. Crested Butte, CO. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2010). Great Beginnings: Strategies for Early Literacy Success. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2010). Young Gifted Learners: Identification & Programming. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2010). Creativity and Young Children: Theory & Practice. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2010). Learning Through Play, The Creative Way. Presentation at the Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Moreno, R. (2010). Creating Effective Relationships with Families. Presented at the 37th Annual National Head Start Association (NHSA) Conference, Dallas, TX. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2010). Fostering Creativity in Young Children. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Spring Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L., & Ewing, V. (2010). Early Childhood Gifted Education. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Spring Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L. (2010). Learning From the Italians: The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. Presented at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Spring Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L. (2009). The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. Presentation at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L. (2008). Principles of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy. Workshop hosted by the Early Childhood Department at Eagle County Public Schools, Eagle, CO. Tuthill, L. (2007). The Fundamentals of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. Presented at the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference, Denver, CO. Tuthill, L. (2006). The Potentials of a Creative Recycling Center. Presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children NAGC: National Association for Gifted Children SAC: State Advisory Committee for Gifted Education AERA: American Educational Research Association ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ACEI: Association for Childhood Education International COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2011 – present 2011 – 2013 2008 – 2009 2006 – 2007 2002 –2004 Colorado State Advisory Committee for Gifted Education Member Gunnison-­‐Hinsdale Early Childhood Council Member United Nations Children Fund Denver City Coordinator, Tap Water Project University of Denver President, College of Education Student Association Graduate Student Mentor Butler University President, Student Education Association (2003 – 2004) Vice-­‐President, Kappa Delta Pi (2003 – 2004) 2002 – 2004 Member, Mortar Board, Scarlet Quill Chapter (2003 – 2004) Publicity Chair, Student Education Association (2002 – 2003) Service Committee Head, Kappa Delta Pi (2002 – 2003) Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America Community-­‐based Mentor PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION o 2013 Distinguished Alumnae Award, Butler University, College of Education o 2008 The President’s Volunteer Service Award, President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, United States Government o 2008 Summit Award for Leadership, Excellence, Innovation, & Community Involvement, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver o 2004 Outstanding Woman Leader Nominee, Butler University o 2004 Academic, Merit, and Community Involvement Scholarship, Indiana Student Education Association o 2004 Leadership Award, Indiana Student Education Association o 2001-­‐2004 Heritage Award, Academic Scholarship, Butler University