Special Education Teacher at Catholic Charities of La Crosse, WI
La Crosse, Wisconsin Area
- Current
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- Special Education Teacher at Catholic Charities of La Crosse, WI
- Past
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- 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
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- University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Viterbo University
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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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
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Special Education Teacher
Catholic Charities of La Crosse, WI
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
February 2009 — Present (6 months)
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Substitute Teacher
Various School Districts
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
September 2008 — February 2009 (6 months)
Provide teaching services to various school districts on an as-needed basis, covering grades K-12 and all disciplines.
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Consultant/Writer
Kate Olson Consulting, LLC
(Online Media industry)
April 2008 — November 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).
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Founder
This Mommy Gig [http://thismommygig.org]
(Online Media industry)
May 2008 — September 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.
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Consultant
Professional Learning Board
(E-Learning industry)
January 2008 — September 2008 (9 months)
Facilitate and design professional development courses for teachers; research new business opportunities; blogger; recruitment; site design
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Business Education Teacher
School District of La Crosse
(Education Management industry)
August 2007 — June 2008 (11 months)
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Accountant
Gundersen Lutheran
(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
May 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 4 months)
Health Plan accountant
Kate Olson’s Education
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
M.S. Education , Education, Reading Licensure , 2009 — 2011 (expected)
M.S. in Education with Reading Teacher Licensure
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Teaching licensure , Special Education , 2009 — 2010 (expected)
Completing licensure requirements for 2nd teaching license - Cross-categorical special education, ages 6-21
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Viterbo University
Licensure , Business Education , 2004 — 2005
Completed graduate education courses to gain Business Education licensure in Wisconsin.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
BS , Business, Accounting , 1999 — 2003
- 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
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
