Bertha Elkriver
Dept. of Indian Education
Aneta,UT
1
Language
28
Years of experience
Experienced leader with a strong record in school operations, team coordination, and conflict resolution. Skilled in building relationships, improving processes, and keeping daily operations running smoothly.
Work History
Traditional/Cultural Leader/Certified
24 Years 2 Months- Directed daily school operations, aligning staff assignments with student and campus needs.
- Supervised employees, reinforced expectations, and supported consistent service delivery across departments.
- Coordinated communication between teachers, families, and administrators to resolve student concerns.
- Monitored compliance with school policies, attendance procedures, and safety requirements.
- Evaluated program activities and implemented process improvements to strengthen workflow efficiency.
- Mentored staff members, providing guidance on classroom support, documentation, and reporting tasks.
- Managed scheduling, prioritization, and follow-up for routine administrative and instructional operations.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to address issues, support decisions, and maintain school continuity.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
House Parent
27 Years 8 Months- Supervised daily routines and maintained stable, supportive home environment for residents.
- Coordinated meals, transportation, and household schedules to ensure consistent care.
- Monitored resident behavior and addressed concerns using calm, restorative guidance.
- Documented incidents, observations, and household updates for accurate communication with staff.
Home Base Advocate
1 Year 11 Months- Advised social services staff on child welfare law, ICWA compliance, and case documentation requirements.
- Represented agency interests in hearings, meetings, and intergovernmental consultations.
- Reviewed confidential records and policies to ensure legal compliance and protect client privacy.
Education
GED
Skills
Relationship building
Conflict resolution
Strategic planning
Motivating teams
Influencing others
Incidents management
Team building
Continuous improvements
Accomplishments
- Achieved Arizona State License for Bilingual Teacher by completing oral language with Dept of Dine Education, with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Renewal Contracts, through effectively helping with any educational tasks and assignments. .
- Collaborated with team of all staff, in the development of any schedule events and/or activities. .
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Traditional/Cultural Leader/Certified
Dept. of Indian Education
08.2002 - CurrentRead More
Home Base Advocate
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Social Services
09.2000 - 08.2002Read More
House Parent
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
09.1998 - 05.2026Read More
Uteh
GED
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