Colleen Pate
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Proactive and meticulous educator with over 27 years of experience in Special Education. Proficiencies in collaborating with a team, classroom and behavior management, staff training and development. Student oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while supporting the individual needs of students, families and support staff.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychology Professor
Arapahoe Community College
01.2023 - Current
- Increased student engagement and participation through interactive learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
Significant Support Needs (SSN) Teacher
Douglas County School District
01.2004 - Current
- Provide individualized education for students with severe needs in inclusive setting in grades K-8
- Create lessons, collect data, manage and train Paraeducator staff, collaborate with families, teachers, facilitate IEP meetings, provide classroom and behavior management, provide professional development for teachers, case management of students and serve as ntegral member of multidisciplinary team.
Director
Easter Seals Yay! Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Supervised and trained staff of 10 camp counselors.
- Collaborated as a multi-disciplinary team with the nursing staff, parents, and camp counselors.
- Managed weekly time sheets.
Special Education Teacher
Southern Oak Elementary
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Provided individualized education for students with moderate needs in grades K-6 in self-contained setting, managed Paraeducator staff, and facilitated IEP meetings, created lessons, provided classroom management
Special Education Teacher
Parkview Elementary
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Provided individualized education for students with moderate needs in grades K-6 in self-contained setting, managed Paraeducator staff, and facilitated IEP meetings, created lessons, provided classroom management.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Colorado
01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Florida International University
01.1995
Associate of Arts -
Miami-Dade Community College
01.1991
Skills
- Mentor new special education teachers
- Educational assistant leadership and training
- Classroom management
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certification
- Restorative Practices
- Collaborative member of multi-disciplinary team
- Maintaining positive, engaging educational environment
- CPR/1st Aid certification
- Syllabus Development
- Assignment preparation
- Class Instruction
- Leadership Qualities
Awards Recognitions
- Nominated for the Beginning Teacher Award 1997
- Nominated for the Douglas County Apple Teacher of the Year Award 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Westerra Grant Recipient 2016, 2017
- DCSD Shining Star Award Recipient 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018
References
- Chris Cooke, Principal, Rocky Heights Middle School, 303-387-3300
- Julie Crawford, Principal, ElDorado Elem, 303-910-6594
- Peter Thompson PhD, School Psychologist, Rocky Heights, 303-919-1478
- Shana Fraley, Speech/Language Pathologist, Rocky Heights, 303-946-7150
Timeline
Psychology Professor
Arapahoe Community College
01.2023 - Current
Director
Easter Seals Yay! Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Significant Support Needs (SSN) Teacher
Douglas County School District
01.2004 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Southern Oak Elementary
01.1997 - 01.2004
Special Education Teacher
Parkview Elementary
01.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Florida International University
Associate of Arts -
Miami-Dade Community College
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