Advanced Trainer
Course Writer
BEMIDJI, MN
Beltrami
Miles willing to travel
200
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
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
Associate's Degree
Dakota County Technical College
Early Childhood and Youth Development
Some College
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Undeclared