ALEENA GATES
Boulder,CO
Summary
Licensed Colorado School Social Worker and educator delivering SEL curriculum, Tier 2 small groups, and restorative circles that reduced repeat discipline referrals. Brings crisis intervention, family support, and interdisciplinary wraparound coordination to help schools address student behavior, safety, and emotional needs.
Overview
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Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Teacher & Specialist
Global Village Academy
Northglenn, CO
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Delivered school-wide SEL instruction to 700 diverse K–5 students, enhancing emotional awareness and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitated 6–8 weekly Tier 2 small groups that improved emotional self-regulation and conflict resolution skills among participants.
- Led restorative circles and mediated disputes, reducing repeat office discipline referrals by ~25%.
- Collaborated with staff on trauma-informed accommodations, connecting 30+ at-risk students and families to essential wraparound resources.
Lead ELD Specialist & Liaison
Colorado Public School Districts (BVSD, Adams 12, Adams 14, Douglas)
, CO
01.1999 - 01.2024
- Led 10+ district workshops on culturally responsive instruction and trauma-sensitive classroom practices, enhancing educator effectiveness in diverse learning environments.
- Conducted 25+ dual-identified (MLL/SLED) evaluations annually, ensuring equitable access to special services by addressing cultural bias.
- Maintained 20+ years of K–12 public school service specializing in language acquisition and trauma-informed supports.
Child Protection & Intake Social Caseworker
Adams & Denver County Human Services
Westminster & Denver, CO
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Executed forensic investigations and safety assessments, delivering crisis interventions to support families in acute distress.
- Authored clinical biopsychosocial assessments, providing sworn testimony in district court to ensure informed judicial decisions.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary wraparound networks, integrating law enforcement, medical specialists, and school staff to enhance support for at-risk families.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Edinboro University
Edinboro, PAMAT - ESL
School for International Training
Brattleboro, VTBachelor of Arts (BA) -
Marlboro College
Marlboro, VTSkills
- SEL curriculum
- Restorative practices
- Trauma-informed teaching
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Culturally responsive instruction
- Language assessment
- Multilingual assessment
Personal Information
Availability: immediately available for recruiter placements
Certification
CDE SSP: School Social Worker (#24511584), Colorado LSW (#0009927580), CDE Professional Teacher License (#24478126)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Interim & Short-Term Coverage: Rapid onboarding, flexible scheduling, immediate availability, seamless leave transition.
- Crisis Response & School Safety: Suicide/threat risk assessments, mandatory reporting, de-escalation, restorative circles.
- Multi-Tiered Behavioral Support: Tier 1–3 interventions, SEL instruction, behavioral screenings, individual accommodations.
- Multilingual & SPED Advocacy: Dual-identified (MLL/SLED) evaluations, culturally responsive practices, wraparound referrals.
Timeline
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Teacher & Specialist
Global Village Academy
08.2025 - 08.2026
Child Protection & Intake Social Caseworker
Adams & Denver County Human Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Lead ELD Specialist & Liaison
Colorado Public School Districts (BVSD, Adams 12, Adams 14, Douglas)
01.1999 - 01.2024
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Edinboro University
MAT - ESL
School for International Training
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Marlboro College