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Kamyala Howard

Expert Trainer

HOUSTON, TX Harris

Miles willing to travel
150
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Credentials

Kamyala Howard (she, her, hers), MSW, LCSW, is the founder of WE’RE DIVINE professional development and consulting. She is an educator, mentor, coach, and trainer. Ms. Howard creates experienced based structured learning opportunities focusing on disrupting inequitable practices, operationalizing racial equity; racial trauma and unpacking the marginalized experience; identity development and culture and cross-cultural communication. Her intensive community-based background includes creating models intended for early childhood and youth program development, cultural reflective healing practices, understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), professional fatigue about burnout and supporting diverse communities facing multiple challenges.

Ms. Howard received her graduate degree from the University of Minnesota with special emphasis on cultural studies, family systems and clinical behavioral health. She is a licensed clinical social worker.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers School Age Middle School Secondary 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
  • IX: Trauma Informed Care
  • 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
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area VII: Technology-based Training

Other Competencies

Adult Education: Delivery for Trainers Virtual/Online Event Delivery (Trainers)

Higher Education

Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Child Psychology
Certificate/Credential for Credit
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
Master's Degree
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Social Work

Additional Credentials

Early Childhood Education Certificate
University of Minnesota
Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health
Minnesota Infant Toddler Credential
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Infant Toddler Credential