Experience

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Present



Independent Consultant

• Shelton, WA

• Academic Tutor

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Tutoring students that are taking ECE courses a d testing prep and review for job screening. Tutoring students that are taking ECE courses a d testing prep and review for job screening.



Skokomish Indian Tribe

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Program Supervisor

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for instruction and activity coordination of the Skokomish TANF Youth Prevention Program. Develop and implement Youth Prevention activities that assist and prepare youth of all ages for success..... Responsible for instruction and activity coordination of the Skokomish TANF Youth Prevention Program. Develop and implement Youth Prevention activities that assist and prepare youth of all ages for success.....



American Indian Science and Engineering Society

• Longmont, CO

• Program Manager

  • Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Orchestrate planning and coordination of program activities including ensuring implementation of streamlined polices and procedures. Manage communications through public relations and assist in building positive relations with support team. Achievements:  Develop and implement program and project goals and objectives including deliverables and outcomes in support of AISES continued success.  Coordinate meeting agendas, meeting invitations, arrange conference calls and document meeting minutes for review.  Implement process improvements concerning data management and files to ensure streamlined electronic filing system.  Responds to inquiries swiftly and ensures accurate information disseminated to clients and patrons. Show less



Lakemont Academy

• Bellevue, WA

• Teacher

  • Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Provided safe and developmentally appropriate program for young children. Developed program and activities to stimulate children’s learning and establish learning objectives for lessons. Liaise with parents concerning student development and overall assessment of learning opportunities. Achievements:  Created and administered enlightening lesson plans focused on basic skills including colors, shapes, numbers, letter recognition and social skills.  Assessed and evaluated children’s overall welfare including behavior, social development and physical health.  Utilized various resources for children to engage in exploring, manipulating and using imaginative play.  Guided students towards nutritional based snacks and encouraged meals and snacks to follow nutritional guidelines Show less



Qutekcak Native Tribe

• Seward, Alaska

• Program Manager- Youth

  • Dec 2003 - Aug 2013

  Initiated community engagement opportunities to create cultural connections between the native tribe and the community. Developed and implemented curriculum for teachers focused on experiential learning opportunities and high retention objectives. Achievements:  Collaborated with administrative team and external agencies focused on serving young people with quality educational resources.  Maintained and analyzed records including reports, budgets, personnel records and grant reporting.  Hired, trained and mentored staff to ensure best practices and consistency throughout department.  Forged and maintained long-term relations with public, community and tribe to ensure continuation of programs. Show less



Danforth Head Start

• Danforth, Maine

• Teacher

  • Aug 2000 - May 2003

  Created and managed a caring, supportive and purposeful educational environment conducive to children’s learning. Planned and prepared lessons focused on ensuring compliance with national guidelines to ensure retention of subjects. Identified clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes based on individual student needs. Achievements:  Led educational activities promoting physical, mental and social development skills including games, arts, music and academic field trips.  Maintained good order and discipline among students to ensure safeguarding of health and safety.  Offered opportunities to develop social, emotional and cultural aspects of students’ learning objectives.  Monitored and assessed student and classroom engagements and development to report student progress Show less



Indian Township School

• Princeton, ME

• Teacher - regular and special education

  • Sep 1993 - Jun 2000