Kelly Pate

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

• TN ILL Administrator (PreK-12) License
• TN Elementary (K-6) Educator License
• TEAM Certified
• Google Certified Educator Level 1
• Google Certified Educator Level 2
• Apple Teacher (Mac Path)

• Rock Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year, 2020-2021
• WJHL Educator of the Week, 02/18
• Rock Creek Elementary School and Unicoi County (PK-4) Teacher of the Year, 2016-2017
• ETS Recognition of Excellence on the Praxis II-Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6, 09/10

• Committee Member, Unicoi County Imagination Library, 2018-2024
• Representative, United Way for RCES, 2019-2023
• Co-Coordinator, Summer Food Program, 2011-2020
• Coach, 4-H Clover Bowl, 2 years-2012, 2013

• First Grade Teacher Leader, Unicoi County Schools, 2016-2019, 2021-2023
• Family Engagement Coordinator, Unicoi County Schools, 2022-2024
• Parent Liaison, Rock Creek Elementary School, 2013-2023
• Leadership Team Member, Rock Creek Elementary, 2017- 2023
• PTO Officer, Rock Creek, 2020-2023
• Remote Instruction Trainer, The Niswonger Foundation & REL, 12/20-2022
• Member, TELN (Tennessee Early Literacy Network), 2019-2020
• Co-presenter, Professional Development Session for Unicoi County Schools, Writing in the Early Grades, 11/16
• Co-presenter, East Tennessee Federal Programs Conference, Parent Involvement, 12/15
• Host, Practicum teacher from Milligan College, Fall 14
• Co-presenter, In-Service for 1st and 2nd Grade teachers, Summer Training Materials, 08/14
• Co-presenter, Professional Development from Common Core Math Training, 01/13