Expert Trainer
HOUSTON, TX
Harris
Miles willing to travel
150
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Kamyala Howard, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of WE'RE DIVINE, which provides professional development training, coaching, and consulting services. Ms. Howard earned her graduate degree from the University of Minnesota, focusing on cultural studies, family systems, and clinical behavioral health. She has extensive experience in community-based work, including developing early childhood and youth programs, incorporating culturally reflective healing practices, and delivering comprehensive therapeutic interventions. She deeply understands Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact. Example training subjects: Trauma-Responsive Strategies Supporting Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities Children and Families Impacted by Incarceration Promoting Staff Emotional Well-being Empathy and Effective Communication Strategic Impact and Leadership Development Utilizing Reflective Questions for
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)
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
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