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Iftu Anthonytest

Trainer II

RBPD Specialist

Course Writer

Minneapolis, MN Mower Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington County (CAPRW)

Other

Miles willing to travel
1000
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English,
English/No translation needed

Trainer Credentials

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
  • IX: Trauma Informed Care

Other Competencies

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

RBPD Specialist Credentials

Endorsements

MnAEYC Coach/Consultant

Course Writer Credentials

Kristen has been actively and passionately involved in the early childhood field for 40+ years. During that time she has held both direct front-line positions and positions that support early childhood professionals, including as a professional development educator and course designer. Kristen has traveled nationally delivering quality training to thousands of early childhood professionals for 30 years. Kristen creates and facilitates sessions that are interactive, engaging, and full of down-to-earth wisdom.

Kristen designs individual and series-based workshops and courses that can be delivered online (webinar and self-paced) and face-to-face. Kristen is an independent curriculum writer for multiple organizations.

Kristen specializes in writing courses that support social and emotional development, brain development, challenging behaviors, play and play challenges (risky play, bullying), sleep topics, trauma-related, and supporting professionalism and leadership.

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

Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Child Psychology
Some College
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Liberal Studies

Additional Credentials

DHS Background Check
DHS Background Check
Relationship Based Professional Development Credential
The Minnesota Department of Human Services
RBPD Credential

Professional Memberships

Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children Minnesota School Age Care Alliance National Association for the Education of Young Children