Kate Olson

Kate Olson

Special Education Teacher at Catholic Charities of La Crosse, WI

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Current
  • Special Education Teacher at Catholic Charities of La Crosse, WI
Past
  • Substitute Teacher at Various School Districts
  • Consultant/Writer at Kate Olson Consulting, LLC
  • Founder at This Mommy Gig [http://thismommygig.org]
  • Consultant at Professional Learning Board
  • Business Education Teacher at School District of La Crosse
  • Accountant at Gundersen Lutheran
Education
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
  • Viterbo University
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Connections
164 connections
Industry
Primary/Secondary Education
Websites

Kate Olson’s Summary

Extensive background in education, technology, e-learning and special education with a diverse group of employers and contractors.

Kate Olson’s Specialties:

special education, technology integration in education, business and marketing, e-learning, moodle, technical writing, curriculum development


Kate Olson’s Experience

  • Special Education Teacher

    Catholic Charities of La Crosse, WI

    (Civic & Social Organization industry)

    February 2009Present (6 months)

  • Substitute Teacher

    Various School Districts

    (Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    September 2008February 2009 (6 months)

    Provide teaching services to various school districts on an as-needed basis, covering grades K-12 and all disciplines.

  • Consultant/Writer

    Kate Olson Consulting, LLC

    (Online Media industry)

    April 2008November 2008 (8 months)

    I consult clients in a variety of areas, including technology instruction, e-learning course development and hands-on technology assistance. I have done freelance writing for clients in many areas including technical writing, curriculum design and online media (blogging).

  • Founder

    This Mommy Gig [http://thismommygig.org]

    (Online Media industry)

    May 2008September 2008 (5 months)

    This Mommy Gig is a group blog and community for working mothers and those who are interested in the issue of balancing work and parenting.

  • Consultant

    Professional Learning Board

    (E-Learning industry)

    January 2008September 2008 (9 months)

    Facilitate and design professional development courses for teachers; research new business opportunities; blogger; recruitment; site design

  • Business Education Teacher

    School District of La Crosse

    (Education Management industry)

    August 2007June 2008 (11 months)

  • Accountant

    Gundersen Lutheran

    (Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    May 2003August 2004 (1 year 4 months)

    Health Plan accountant


Kate Olson’s Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Stout

    M.S. Education , Education, Reading Licensure , 20092011 (expected)

    M.S. in Education with Reading Teacher Licensure

  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

    Teaching licensure , Special Education , 20092010 (expected)

    Completing licensure requirements for 2nd teaching license - Cross-categorical special education, ages 6-21

  • Viterbo University

    Licensure , Business Education , 20042005

    Completed graduate education courses to gain Business Education licensure in Wisconsin.

  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    BS , Business, Accounting , 19992003

    Activities and Societies:
    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Accounting Internship

Additional Information

Kate Olson’s Websites:

Kate Olson’s Interests:

Education, special education, technology, professional development


Kate Olson’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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