Expert Trainer
Course Writer
Saint Joseph, PA
Stearns
The Early Childhood Academy
Trainer
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Training Language(s)
English/No translation needed
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
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
Ellen Small is the owner of The Early Childhood Academy. She has been in the early childhood field for over 20 years. All courses are available as self-study, online learning opportunities.
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Adults
Course Writer Training
In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design
Virtual/Online Course Design
Bachelor's Degree
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
BSED Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education