Laura Valdez

Early Childhood Education Consultant, Positive Discipline Certified Trainer, Child Abuse Prevention Council Trainer, John Maxwell Certified Coach, Adult Education full time credential

CEO Motivando Corazones Consulting

Motivando Corazones Consulting

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Professional Bio

Mexican who emigrated to the United States in 1994, I am a mother of two teenagers and grandmother of two beautiful children, for whom every day is different, exciting, and full of learning.
Independent consultant who coordinates and leads services for parents and educators.
Empower parents, caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators to support their children's social-emotional, intellectual, and physical growth and development. I believe in empowering and supporting early childhood educators who need to continue their professional growth. Through that process, they will discover the power and impact of their interactions on children's social-emotional development. I want to bridge knowledge and positive communication with children, staff, and the community

Organization

Parent: Motivando Corazones Consulting

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Education

Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education 2006

GED

Metro Ed 2008

Adult Ed Parent Education Full Time Credential

Pacific Oaks College 2017

BA Early Childhood Education Trauma Concentration

Pacific Oaks College 2019

MA Cultural and Family Studies

Volunteer Work

Food Bank Distribiution; Group Support during pandemic; Positive Discipline Parenting classes; Postive Discipline Spanish mentor group for Spanish speakers educators; cleaning community church once a month in Castroville; Help NMCUSD HighSchool Students

County

Monterey

Contract or Program Type

Private Pay, Local Planning Council, FCCHEN or Family Child Care Home, Family Friend Neighbor