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Kristen Wheeler Highland

Expert Trainer

Course Writer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN Hennepin Center of Excellence

Other

Miles willing to travel
1000
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English,
English/No translation needed

Trainer Credentials

Kristen has been training for over 30 years and is passionate about working with early childhood professionals and supporting them in the work they do. She has experience in both family and center-based childcare and Head Start and often teaches using real-life examples. Kristen has extensive experience in training and working with program leadership. Kristen has written numerous training sessions that are single sessions, and series sessions, Kristen is endorsed to deliver training both in person and in online formats.

Kristen is available for your event days, evenings, and weekends. Contact her to find out how she can bring her expertise to you and your group.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers School Age 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
  • X: Working with Multilingual Preschoolers and Their Families
  • 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 VI: Instructional Design
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area VII: Technology-based Training

Other Competencies

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

Course Writer Credentials

Kristen has been actively & passionately involved in the early childhood field for 40+ years.She held both direct front-line positions & positions that support EC professionals, including professional development educator & course designer.She has traveled nationally delivering quality training for 30 years.She creates and facilitates sessions that are interactive, engaging, and full of down-to-earth wisdom.

K designs individual & series-based workshops and courses that can be delivered online (webinar and self-paced) and face-to-face. She is an independent curriculum writer for multiple organizations.

K specializes in writing courses that support social and emotional development, brain development, challenging behaviors, play & play challenges (risky play, bullying), sleep topics, trauma-related, & supporting professionalism & leadership.

I am available for contract work with approved trainers &/or Training Sponsor Organizations. Contact to discuss rates, availability & details

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Adults

Course Writer Training

In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design Virtual/Online Course Design

Course Languages

English

Higher Education

Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Child Psychology
Some College
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Liberal Studies

Additional Credentials

DCYF Background Check
DCYF Background Check
Relationship Based Professional Development Credential
The Minnesota Department of Human Services
RBPD Credential

Professional Memberships

Minnesota School Age Care Alliance