Kate Huun
Carbondale
Summary
Dedicated graduate student in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling, passionate about fostering the growth of children and adolescents in school and community environments. Demonstrates exceptional skills in active listening, providing emotional support, and delivering culturally responsive care. Seeking a practicum opportunity to enhance children's academic, social, and emotional development while further honing counseling techniques. Committed to making a positive impact through compassionate guidance and tailored support strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Roaring Fork School District # 1
Carbondale, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Provided targeted assistance to small groups of students with mild to moderate special needs to enhance social-emotional and academic development during maternity leave.
- Implemented lesson plans to ensure continuity of education in diverse classroom settings.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varied learning styles and abilities of students.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a respectful and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement strategies.
Field Programs Coordinator
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Aspen, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Develops, refines, schedules, and teaches engaging, high-quality, outdoor environmental education programs for grades K-12.
- Manages program and backpacking materials.
- Coordinates the ACES Risk Management Team and implements risk management policies and standards.
Educator
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Assessed and reinforced best practices in environmental and outdoor education, ensuring students gain a deep understanding of local ecology and conservation efforts.
- Adapted teaching strategies to address the specific needs of both proficient and struggling students, ensuring all learners can engage with and succeed in environmental education.
- Lead environmental science field programs at various outdoor sites throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and Garfield County, providing students with real-world, field-based learning experiences.
K-12 Education and Outreach Intern
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Implemented best practices in educational delivery, assessing and refining methods to ensure effective learning and student comprehension.
- Enhanced K-12 curriculum and outreach activities, ensuring content was relevant and impactful for a broad range of student groups.
- Transformed technical research in renewable energy into accessible content for educational programs, making complex concepts understandable for students at various grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Sociology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2022
M.D. - Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2028
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Behavior management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Parent-teacher communication
- Elementary education
- Student engagement
- Strong Organizational Skills & Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem-Solving & Solution Development
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Evidence-based practices
- Self-care strategies
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Roaring Fork School District # 1
09.2025 - Current
Field Programs Coordinator
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
08.2024 - Current
Educator
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
02.2023 - 08.2024
K-12 Education and Outreach Intern
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
01.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Sociology
University of Colorado Boulder
M.D. - Counseling
Adams State University