Kate Keller
Stevensville,MT
Summary
Compassionate and critically minded, dedicated ESL teacher with over 15 years of experience in community organizing and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and foster collaborative learning environments. Skilled in problem-solving and building strong teams to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to empowering language learners through effective communication and engagement with their fellow students, and the world.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Grass Roots Events Inc. dba Schools for Chiapas
San Cristóbal De Las Casas , Chiapas, MX
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinate binational team in program development with Indigenous communities in Chiapas, promoting self-determination and autonomy.
- Execute information and fundraising campaigns, including all donor communications, website content and social media engagement.
- Build international networks with communities, collectives and other NGOs.
- Monitor organizational finances in conjunction with accountants and report to the board of directors.
General Coordinator
Missoula Food Co-op
Missoula, MT
05.2005 - 05.2014
- Facilitated capacity building and education for board of directors and membership to enhance cooperative development.
- Orchestrated transition of food-buying club into a small owner-operated natural food store.
- Developed systems for volunteer coordination, membership communication, sales, inventory management, and ordering processes.
- Led membership meetings, work parties, and community events to boost co-op engagement.
Education
TESOL Certificate Program -
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2025
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT01-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT12-1999
Skills
- Cooperative learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Spanish fluency
- Effective communication
- Lesson plan development
- Empathy and patience
- Use of authentic materials
- Personalized instruction
- Team development
- Volunteer coordination
- Program development
- Community engagement
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Wordpress, and Canva
Affiliations
- Over the past 25 years, agriculture has been a constant in my life. I manage a 5 acre pear and apple orchard with my partner.
- A lifetime love, music. After years of playing the fiddle as a young person, I have recently taken up the guitar so that I can sing along.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
Grass Roots Events Inc. dba Schools for Chiapas
01.2019 - Current
General Coordinator
Missoula Food Co-op
05.2005 - 05.2014
TESOL Certificate Program -
The University of Montana
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
The University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
The University of Montana
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