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Lydia Koskelatest

Advanced Trainer

RBPD Specialist

Course Writer

BEMIDJI, MN Beltrami

Miles willing to travel
200
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

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
  • IX: Trauma Informed Care
  • X: Working with Multilingual Preschoolers and Their Families

Other Competencies

Adult Education: Delivery for Trainers Virtual/Online Event Delivery (Trainers)

Endorsements

CPR/First Aid

RBPD Specialist Credentials

Endorsements

Health/Safety Specialist-Coach Inclusion Coach/Consultant Infant/Toddler Specialist-Coach

Course Writer Credentials

Owner of Acorn Education and Consulting, Kim has traveled the state delivering quality training to thousands of child care professionals since 1996. She brings her passion to live on-site, Zoom, and self-paced courses and can be hired for your special events. She is a parent of two men who make her proud each day and is married to a wonderful man of many years. Her passion is challenging behaviors and special needs. Kim is also a coach with The Center For Inclusive Child Care where she gets the opportunity to come alongside early childhood professionals to support them and the children and families in their care. In her free time, Kim enjoys learning, making quilts, and spending time with her family. Give her a call today!

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Adults

Course Writer Training

In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design Virtual/Online Course Design

Course Languages

English

Higher Education

Associate's Degree
Dakota County Technical College
Early Childhood and Youth Development
Some College
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Undeclared

Additional Credentials

DHS Background Check