QUALIFICATIONS

Center For National Intergrated Learning

LAUREL ANN COLGATE, MA

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, BS/BA, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan

Nursing Degree CVT, BS, St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida’s

Masters in Reading, University of Florida K-12 University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Dyslexia Graduate/Doctorial Program, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

CERTIFICATIONS

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Intellectual Disabilities (InD), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Dyslexic Interventionist and Structured Classroom Literacy Teacher (IDA)
International Dyslexic Association: Practicum-University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Florida Department of Education:

Reading Endorsement K-12

English Language Learner ELL Endorsement K-12

Intermediate 6-9 and Elementary Education 1-6

Special Education K-12

EXPERIENCE

Day Care Curriculum Director, Lansing, Michigan

Regular Education Teacher 4-6^th grades, Pickney, Michigan; Cincinnati, Ohio

Special Education Teacher K-12: Resource, Self-Contained, Inclusion, Tutor, Sarasota, Florida and Virtual

Dyslexic Interventionist and Reading Specialist

Autism Support for the Family and Student

Student Advocate

Professional Development Presentation Lecturer: CEC State Conferece, Kappa Kappa Iota State and National Convention, Reading Council Sarasota Reading Association Annual Presentation

AFFILIATIONS

President State of Florida for Kappa Kappa Iota – Professional Education and Philanthropic National Organizations

Treasurer for Sunset Chapter - Council for Exceptional Children - Professional Educational and Philanthropic Organization for Children with Disabilities

Member- Sarasota Retired Teachers Association

President – Center for Natural Integrated Learning, Inc – Virtual and In-person tutoring center focusing on various learning disabilities for instructional tutoring, guidance, and family support. Our goal is to help with reducing the learning gap within their peer group, improve social and functional skills, and assist with daily life experiences.