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Lynn Barten

Expert Trainer

RBPD Specialist

Course Writer

ALEXANDRIA, MN Douglas Empower to Educate MN

Program Coordinator

Miles willing to travel
40
Time of day
Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Credentials

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers School Age

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

Course Writer Credentials

With more than 25 years of hands-on experience in a mixed-age group setting, Lynn brings expertise, compassion, and practical knowledge to every course she develops. Having worked directly with children, families, and educators, Lynn has cultivated a unique perspective on the joys and challenges of the early years.

Lynn's career spans teaching in her child care program, child care leadership, mentoring educators, and supporting and growing early care & education, always with a focus on building nurturing relationships and supporting children's growth through play, communication, and connection. She is passionate about helping educators see behavior as a form of communication, equipping them with strategies that foster emotional safety, resilience, and lifelong learning.

As a course writer, Lynn designs engaging, reflective, and immediately applicable training in the EC setting. In writing content, she weaves together research-based strategies and real-world experience.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Adults

Course Writer Training

In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design

Course Languages

English

Higher Education

Associate's Degree
Rasmussen College
Early Childhood Education - Child and Family Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Rasmussen University
Early Childhood Education Leadership
Certificate/Credential for Credit
Rasmussen College
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Some College
Alexandria Technical College
Dietary Manager Diploma

Additional Credentials

DCYF Background Check
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Rasmussen College
Early Childhood Education Certificate
First Children’s Finance Business Leadership Credential
First Children's Finance
Business Leadership Credential