Kathleen Jakobsen
Longmont
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals within a community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
St. Vrain Valley School System
Longmont
2002.09 - 2025.05
- Developed engaging science curricula aligned with state educational standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches in lesson planning.
- Provided mentorship and support to new teachers within the science department.
- Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- Utilized various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Administrative Assistant II
University of Colorado-Boulder
Boulder
2002.01 - 2002.09
- Coordinated scheduling for faculty meetings and departmental events.
- Organized travel arrangements for faculty and staff events seamlessly.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
National Director of Education K-12
America's Promise Alliance
Alexandria
2000.04 - 2001.07
- Coordinated partnerships with nonprofits and the private sector to enhance resource accessibility for young people in K-12 schools.
- Organized conferences, workshops, seminars, and other events related to organizational goals.
- Designed programs to engage stakeholders on local, state, and national levels.
Administrative Assistant - Press Secretary
American Red Cross
Washington
1999.06 - 2000.04
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and events with multiple stakeholders.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information with support to media and journalists
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel, often during disaster responses
- Conducted research on various topics as requested by management.
- Provided support during crisis situations by delivering timely information updates.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO2019-05
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL1995-05
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Research skills
- Sensitive material handling
- Customer relations
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Science Teacher
St. Vrain Valley School System
2002.09 - 2025.05
Administrative Assistant II
University of Colorado-Boulder
2002.01 - 2002.09
National Director of Education K-12
America's Promise Alliance
2000.04 - 2001.07
Administrative Assistant - Press Secretary
American Red Cross
1999.06 - 2000.04
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Eastern Illinois University