Higher Education Trainer
Higher Education Course Writer
WILLMAR, MN
Kandiyohi
Miles willing to travel
150
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Early care and education has been my life's work and dedication. My experiences include teaching children birth through school age, program administration, Master trainer through Achieve teaching both in-person and ETL courses, higher education faculty, CDA PD Specialist, and reliable observer/coach in Pre-K CLASS.
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
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)
RBPD Specialist Credentials
As an early childhood educator, my passion is inspired by all of the creative, energetic, and dedicated professionals I have the opportunity to work alongside. Whether it is my office colleagues, committee members that I interface and collaborate with, or directors, teachers, and providers in the field - you inspire me to to always give my best to improve the lives and experiences of all children and families.
Endorsements
Pre-K CLASS Coach
Course Writer Credentials
My work in the field of early care and education has spanned from classroom teacher to higher education. I currently serve as an Adjunct Faculty in the Early Childhood Education Department at Ridgewater College. In addition, I am the Community Engagement Specialist/EC Instructional Coach for Willmar Public Schools Early Childhood Programs. I have training experience both in person and online as a member of the Eager-to-Learn Faculty and a Master Trainer with Achieve/MNCPD. My passion is teaching future leaders and teachers who currently or will in eventually enter the early care and education profession. My favorite age group is infants and toddlers, but I currently spend most of my time in preschool-age classrooms.
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Adults
Course Writer Training
In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design
Virtual/Online Course Design
Course Languages
English
English/No translation needed
Bachelor's Degree
North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Child Development and Family Relations
Master's Degree
Concordia University, St. Paul
Education: Early Childhood
CDA Professional Development Specialist
Council for Professional Recognition
CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist
CLASS™ Reliability
Teachstone
CLASS 2008 Observer Pre-K
Relationship Based Professional Development Credential
The Minnesota Department of Human Services
RBPD Credential