Expert Trainer
Course Writer
Windom, MN
Cottonwood
BlueWater Associates, Inc
Consultant
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Secondary Language
Spanish
Training Language(s)
English/No translation needed,
Other European,
Spanish
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
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
GREETINGS! I am available for contract work with Approved Trainers and/or Training Sponsor Organizations TO HELP YOU DESIGN AND WRITE YOUR CURRICULUM. Please contact me to discuss rates, availability, and details at aspasse@earthlink.net or 612-805-5311. SPECIALTIES: Educational Leadership, Family Education, Program Management, Evaluating and Supporting Early Educators, Training and Coaching, Teaching Dual Language Learners, Early Literacy, Kindergarten Readiness, and Diversity and Equity. EXPERIENCE: I have written online and in person courses for higher education (UMN, Concordia , Rutgers), Eager-to-Learn, DHS, PBS, private and public training organizations, and for myself as an independent trainer. I also have extensive experience in train-the-trainer (TOT) curriculum design to prepare trainers with an emphasis on Multicultural Universal Instructional Design. I have authored several books on these topics. www.redleafpress.org
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age
Adults
Course Writer Training
In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design
Virtual/Online Course Design
Course Languages
English
Spanish
Other
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Early Childhood Education
Master's Degree
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Home Economics Education