Tier 3 Trainer
Technical Assistance Professional
Madison, WI
SOUTHERN Region
Supporting Families Together Association
Agency Staff
(888) 713-5437
Time of day
Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Weekdays and Weekends
Amanda has over 30 years of experience in the Early Care and Education Field. Early in her career, Amanda worked directly with children, infants through school-age, and families providing direct care. Amanda worked at 4-C, Madison as an Early Childhood Specialist. While in this role, she provided technical assistance as a YoungStar Coach and Training for Early Care Professionals. In 2016, Amanda accepted a position with Supporting Families Together Association as an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) observer. Amanda was reliable and utilized ECERS-R, ITERS-R, FCCERS-R, and SACERS-U to complete observations and provide feedback to programs around quality practices. In her current role as the Professional Development Specialist, Amanda works closely with the nine Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to support and develop quality training for Early Care and Education Professionals. Amanda has a passion for life long learning and supporting the adults who care for child
Age Group Expertise
Infants (0-12 months)
One Year Olds (13-24 months)
Two to Two and half (25-30 months)
Two and a Half to Three - (31-36 months)
Three Year Olds - (37-48 months)
Four Year Olds (49-60 months)
Five Year Olds (61-72 months)
Elementary (K-5th grade)
Adults
Content Area
1. Child Development
2. Family Systems and Dynamics
5. Learning Experiences, Strategies, and Curriculum
6. Health, Safety, and Nutrition
9. Family and Community Relationships
10. Professionalism
11. Planning, Reflection, and Evaluation
12-C Administration and Management - Personnel
Approved to Teach
Fundamentals Infant and Toddler Care
Fundamentals of Family Childcare
Introduction to the Childcare Profession
Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
Additional Endorsements
Abusive Head Trauma Prevention
Active Early & Healthy Bites: Home Edition
Active Early - WI Approved Trainer
ASQ Trainer
Darkness to Light Approved Trainer
PDAS Technical Assistance Professional 2023 Course Instructor
PDAS Trainer 2023 Course Instructor
PDAS T-Tap Foundations 2023 Course Instructor
Shaken Baby
Strengthening Families Trainer
Technical Assistance Professional Credentials
Endorsements
Qualified Observer for Infant Toddler Credential Observation
Associate
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Child Development
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
DCF - Infant Toddler Requirement
DCF - Shaken Baby Syndrome
Registry Infant Toddler Credential
Madison Area Technical College