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Colleen Welch

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Innovative education professional skilled in project management and communication. Experienced in coordinating workshops and training for diverse audiences, leveraging strong relationship-building skills to enhance educational initiatives and promote conservation awareness.

Overview

2016
2016
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

School District 51
Grand Junction, CO
2018 - 2026

Followed lesson plans and/or supported regular teacher.

Attendance secretary duties including phones, computer software for attendance

Assistant Director and Teacher

Sylvan Learning Centre
Santa Fe, NM
2001 - 2017

Tutor students in academic subjects and assist with daily administration.

Conservation Education Coordinator

New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish
Santa Fe, NM
01.2000 - 10.2015
  • Developed educational programs to promote wildlife conservation awareness among diverse audiences.
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff and volunteers, enhancing operational efficiency and knowledge retention.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for workshops, ensuring seamless execution of educational initiatives.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to foster partnerships that support educational outreach efforts.
  • Managed conservation education section purchasing budget, including the purchase of supplies for programs and contractors.
  • Developed published curriculum on wildlife.

Independent Contractor

Public Schools and Home School Groups
Grand Junction, CO
1995 - 2000

Developed and taught experiential science enrichment programs primarily for elementary age students.

Administrative Team Member and Teacher

University of CO-Boulder Science Discovery Program
Boulder, CO
1990 - 1995
  • Assisted in developing and implementing science curriculum for hands-on learning experiences.
  • Facilitated engaging science workshops for diverse groups of students.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance program logistics and execution efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Education

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
1990

Skills

    Relationship building

    Organizing teacher training

    Presenting at educational conferences

    Partnering with other State agencies

    Managing inventory and purchasing

    Curriculum developing

Timeline

Conservation Education Coordinator

New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish
01.2000 - 10.2015

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

School District 51
2018 - 2026

Assistant Director and Teacher

Sylvan Learning Centre
2001 - 2017

Independent Contractor

Public Schools and Home School Groups
1995 - 2000

Administrative Team Member and Teacher

University of CO-Boulder Science Discovery Program
1990 - 1995

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Education

University of Colorado At Boulder