Judith Atwater
Morrison,CO
Summary
Skilled Staff Development Specialist with experience in designing and implementing staff training programs. Strengths include understanding of adult learning theories, talent management, and organizational development. Previous work led to improved employee skill sets, productivity enhancement, and increased job satisfaction within diverse organizations.
Overview
2008
2008
years of professional experience
5947
5947
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Development Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools
Golden, CO
08.1998 - 05.2007
- Developed training materials for staff professional development programs.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance teaching strategies and classroom management skills.
- Collaborated with educators to assess training needs and program effectiveness.
- Coordinated onboarding sessions for new teachers to ensure smooth transitions.
- Evaluated staff performance through observations and feedback sessions.
- Implemented mentoring programs to support novice teachers in their roles.
- Organized annual professional development conferences for educational staff.
- Assisted in the creation of online resources for continuous learning opportunities.
- Created and implemented training programs for new employees, resulting in improved morale and better skills development.
- Researched industry trends in order to keep professional development activities up-to-date.
- Coordinated workshops and seminars on topics such as communication skills, customer service, and team building.
- Provided coaching support for individuals who are struggling in their current positions.
- Facilitated orientation sessions to introduce new hires to the company culture and policies.
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Jefferson County Public Library
Lakewood, CO
- Managed library materials and organized resources for efficient access.
- Assisted patrons with inquiries and directed them to appropriate services.
- Fulfilled role as a library ambassador.
- Worked with the Conifer library team to open and promote the mew library.
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Jefferson County Public Library
Lakewood, CO
- Assisted patrons in locating materials and resources within the library.
- Organized and shelved books according to library classification systems.
- Provided customer service by answering inquiries and guiding visitors.
- Supported library events by preparing materials and setting up spaces.
- Collaborated with staff to improve the efficiency of daily operations.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and requested restocking as needed.
Education
Regis University
Denver, COUniversity of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSouth High School
Denver , COSkills
- Employee training
- Curriculum development
- Workshop facilitation
- Performance evaluation
Timeline
Staff Development Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2007
Volunteer page at JCPL Conofer Library
Jefferson County Public Library
Page and substitute page
Jefferson County Public Library
Regis University
University of Northern Colorado
South High School