"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." –Socrates
GENNIE GORBACK, M.ED.
Early Childhood Educational Consultant
Gennie (pronounced "Jenny") Gorback is an Early Childhood Educator with a Masters of Education in Teaching and a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from University of California, Santa Barbara... (more)
SERVICES
TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Gennie will:
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Present in-person or virtual professional development on various topics related to early childhood education
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Offer 1:1 Teacher coaching
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Provide research-based ideas that educators can use immediately in their own classrooms
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Focus on developmentally appropriate practices and learning through play
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Possible topics:
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Early Literacy ​
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Early Math
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Planning Intentional Play Opportunities that work on Specific Skills
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Behavior Management through Relationships, Routines and Communication
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Sensory Play
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Setting Up a Classroom Environment
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Team Teaching
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TK 101 for Admins
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TK 101 for Classroom Aides
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...and more! ​
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Gennie will:
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Teach the caregiver the research-supported value of learning through play.
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Provide customized activity suggestions based on child(ren)'s developmental levels and interests.
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Train the caregiver to recognize the learning that happens during play, using the Common Core State Standards and Preschool Learning Foundations, as applicable.
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Help the caregiver develop vocabulary for specific skills developed during play for communicating with the child's parents.
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Provide a guide for planning and assessing developmentally appropriate activities based on standards/learning goals.​
CUSTOM EDUCATION CONSULTING
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Gennie has extensive training in educating young children with a variety of developmental needs.
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The ever-changing situations in our post-COVID world create new early childhood education needs.
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Contact to inquire about any custom educational consulting you may need.
HOW IT WORKS
Kindling Education offers a wide variety of services, catered to your specific needs.
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Here are examples of options:
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Interactive Virtual Training Sessions
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Pre-recorded Webinars
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Custom On-Demand Education Consulting, including prompt feedback, analysis, suggestions and support
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Since everyone has their own unique needs, the first step is to reach out via email.
From there, we will discuss your needs and the associated fees.
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