Karen Pate
Roanoke ,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
Roanoke , VA
08.1989 - 07.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
QMHP
CeeBreeze Mental Health Services
Roanoke , VA
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Strategized with clinical team to prevent inmate diversion, abuse and recidivism.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Teacher
Wythe County Public Schools
Wytheville, VA
08.1984 - 08.1989
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Sales Associate
HSN, Home Shopping Network
Roanoke , VA
11.2003 - 04.2009
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
Bedford , VA
08.1980 - 06.1983
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Education
Master Of Science - Special Education
Radford University
Radford, VA12.2003
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Special Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.1980
High School Diploma - Academic
Northside High School
Roanoke, VA06.1975
Skills
- Goal -oriented
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Supervision/Management Skills
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Detail oriented
- Excellent work ethic
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Returns and Refunds
- Merchandising
Additional Information:
I am a hard worker, dependable, and willing to learn the job duties for this position at Goodwill Industry.
References upon request
Timeline
QMHP
CeeBreeze Mental Health Services
06.2017 - 11.2019
Sales Associate
HSN, Home Shopping Network
11.2003 - 04.2009
Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
08.1989 - 07.2021
Teacher
Wythe County Public Schools
08.1984 - 08.1989
Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
08.1980 - 06.1983
Master Of Science - Special Education
Radford University
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Special Education
Norfolk State University
High School Diploma - Academic
Northside High School
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