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Melissa Amundson

Expert Trainer

RBPD Specialist

ULEN, MN Clay Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC)

Professional Development Advisor

Miles willing to travel
200
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Adults

Knowledge and Competency Framework

  • I: Child Development and Learning
  • I.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences
  • II.B: Promoting Cognitive Development
  • II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • II.D: Promoting Physical Development
  • II.E: Promoting Creative Development
  • II.F: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • III: Relationships with Families
  • III.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development
  • IV.B: Assessing and Using Information to Plan
  • IV.C: Assessing and Using Information to Enhance and Maintain Program Quality
  • IV.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • V: Historical and Contemporary Development of Early Childhood Education
  • VI: Professionalism
  • VI.C: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices
  • VII.B: Ensuring Safety
  • VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition
  • VII.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • VIII: Application through Clinical Experiences
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area I: Professionalism and Ethical Practices
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Areas II: Adult Learning Principles
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area III: The Learning Environment
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area IV: Facilitating Learning
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area V: Assessing and Evaluating Training

Other Competencies

Adult Education: Delivery for Trainers

RBPD Specialist Credentials

Endorsements

Professional Development Advisor

Higher Education

Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota - Crookston
Early Childhood Education
Doctorate
Concordia University, St. Paul
School Administration
Master's Degree
Concordia University, St. Paul
Early Childhood Education
Some College
Concordia University, St. Paul
Educational Specialist - School Administration: Organizational Leadership

Additional Credentials

MN Teaching License: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) (Function Code: 180150)
424129
MN Teaching License: Other School Professional
424129
DHS Background Check