Expert Trainer
Course Writer
Minneapolis, MN
Anoka
University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School
Assistant Teacher
Miles willing to travel
100
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Training Language(s)
English,
English/No translation needed
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age
Middle School
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
Other Competencies
Adult Education: Delivery for Trainers
Course Writer Credentials
Jane Lonnquist is a former middle school science teacher who was drawn to early childhood education because of the profound impact that the earliest years have on future brain and health outcomes. She enjoys tracking articles on early childhood – from neuroscience to paid leave policies – and summarizing them for busy professionals. She has also worked as a grant writer for educational equity organizations. She brings experience from a variety of educational settings, including outdoor education, museums, and working as a substitute teacher in child care centers throughout the metro area, emphasizing those serving low-income families.
Age Group Expertise
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Middle School
Course Writer Training
In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design
Bachelor's Degree
Dartmouth College
Religion
Master's Degree
American University
Secondary Education
Some College
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Non Degree
CPR
American Heart Association
First Aid
American Heart Association