Keturah Tate

Seeking a challenging administrative position that will allow me to utilize my classroom, problem solving and analytical skills. My 23+ years as support staff liaison has afforded me opportunities to assume roles such as Client Care Associate, Customer Service Representative, Elementary School Teacher, Human Services Caseworker as well as Staff Development Special/Trainer. As trainer, I played a key role in disseminating vital information and assisting State of Illinois employees master skills needed to perform their daily jobs. As a Caseworker, I utilized my administrative skills to complete daily tasks and service the local community. Similarly, my previous teaching and social work experience heightened my attention to details and deadlines as well as afforded me the ability to work in various fast-paced environments comfortably and confidently. As a former Customer Sales & Service Representative/Manager Trainee I learned to master many of the valuable skills mentioned above. Lastly, my undergraduate concentration in psychology makes me an ideal candidate for this position as it enables me to communicate effectively with all levels of management, colleagues, and clientele; a true win/win situation. I'm a compassionate, creative and effective Facilitator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. A driven Staff Development Specialist with over years of experience acting as bridge between clients/students and service providers. . A supportive and calming presence in light of often stressful and complex circumstances.

• National Deans Scholar (1991)
• Presidential Scholar (2007)
• ICTS Basic Skills (2007)
• Paraprofessional Licensure (2007)
• Volunteer Tutor (2006/07)
• CRP Certified (2007)
• Special Ed Endorsement (2012)
• TCI Certified (2008)
• Secondary Math Endorsement (2012)
• CTS Content 110 Test (2009)
• Middle School Endorsement (2012)
• Type 23, Provisional Alternative Elementary Certification, K-9 (2010/2011 – 2011/2012)
• Type 03, Traditional/Master Elementary Education Certification, K-9
• Type 39, Substitute Certification, K-12 (2012/2013 – 2015/2016)

K-9 Type 39 Certification

K-13 Substitute Certification

Type 03, Traditional/Master Elementary Ed Certification

Type 23, Provisional Alternative Elementary Certification

CPR Certification

TCI Certification

Paraprofessional Licensure

Special Ed Endorsement

Secondary Math Endorsement

Middle School Endorsement

Special Ed Endorsement