Expert Trainer
Course Writer
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Hennepin
Wildewood Learning
Consultant
Miles willing to travel
300
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Age Group Expertise
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)
Course Writer Credentials
Kathy Magnusson, M.Ed., owner of Wildewood Learning As a trainer, coach, and speaker, Kathy has worked with educators and youth service professionals worldwide. She is a licensed public school teacher, social and emotional learning specialist, and Sources of Strength trainer. She has supported young people and the professionals serving them for over 25 years. Kathy has a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and advanced training in adverse childhood experiences, creating trauma-sensitive practices, non-violent communication, and strengths-based education and leadership. She supports educators and youth service professionals in cultivating trauma-sensitive strength-based environments for all learners. I am available for contract work with approved trainers and/or Training Sponsor Organizations. Please contact me to discuss rates, availability, and details.
Age Group Expertise
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age
Middle School
Secondary
Adults
Course Writer Training
In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design
Virtual/Online Course Design
Bachelor's Degree
North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Agricultural Extension, Animal & Range Sciences
Master's Degree
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Agricultural Education
Some College
North Dakota State University
Agricultur/Agricultural Extension
MN Teaching License: Other License (K-12)
347588 (7-12 Life Science)
MN Teaching License: Other License (K-12)
347588 (Science 5-9)
MN Teaching License: Other License (K-12)
347588 (High School Vocational Agriculture)