Jody Tate
Palisade,CO
Summary
With 31 years of experience working with a diverse range of students, parents, and professionals in our school district, I have developed expertise in building strong relationships as the basis for success. Through active listening and understanding their unique stories, I establish trust and collaborate effectively. Understanding that past experiences shape actions, I find great fulfillment in helping individuals uncover their internal motivations and empowering them to find their own solutions. This work has been highly rewarding and fulfilling.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Grand Mesa Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions, as well as classroom based social emotional lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Supported teachers in their own personal journeys of better understanding of student needs, identities and complexities.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Worked directly with administration to reduce bullying and other school wide issues that impact student safety and learning.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Trained teachers annually on the signs of suicidal thought, at-risk behaviors and child abuse.
Behavior Interventionist and School Counselor
Chatfield Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Created a Counseling program that supported the emotional health of students through classroom lessons, individual counseling and group counseling.
- Created a Behavior Intervention program that focused on the Social Emotional well-being of the students and helped teachers learn more empathetic responses to their students and student needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement that was school wide and age appropriate.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans. Plans that were inclusive of family participation and sensitive to individual needs and capacities.
In-School Suspension Supervisor
Grand Mesa Middle School
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Promoted a safe and respectful learning environment by enforcing school policies and procedures consistently.
- Altered the school climate away from negative connotations of students who act out to one that was questioning and supportive of their social emotional well being.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for managing an effective in-school suspension program, contributing to overall team success.
- Streamlined administrative processes related to in-school suspensions, reducing paperwork burden for staff members involved.
School Counselor and Behavior Interventionist
Clifton Elementary School
08.2005 - 10.2009
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Created a program that invited in outside agencies to meet the unmet needs of families that was contributing to the students poor social emotional well being.
School Counselor and Kindergarten Teacher
Fruitvale Elementary School
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Preschool Teacher, Colorado Preschool Program
MCVSD 51
08.1995 - 05.2003
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Kindergarten Teacher
Shelledy Elementary School
08.1994 - 05.1995
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2009
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-1993
Teaching License For The State of Colorado - Elementary Education
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-1993
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification – Mental Health First Aid USA.
- Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate(LPCC) - Colorado Licensing Boards.
Timeline
School Counselor
Grand Mesa Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2024
Behavior Interventionist and School Counselor
Chatfield Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2016
In-School Suspension Supervisor
Grand Mesa Middle School
10.2009 - 05.2010
School Counselor and Behavior Interventionist
Clifton Elementary School
08.2005 - 10.2009
School Counselor and Kindergarten Teacher
Fruitvale Elementary School
08.2003 - 08.2005
Preschool Teacher, Colorado Preschool Program
MCVSD 51
08.1995 - 05.2003
Kindergarten Teacher
Shelledy Elementary School
08.1994 - 05.1995
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Adams State University
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Adams State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Mesa University
Teaching License For The State of Colorado - Elementary Education
Colorado Mesa University
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