Carmen Davis
Haines,AK
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised. Excels in prioritizing and completing multiple tasks in a very organized and efficient manner. Has many artistic and creative abilities. Great communicator and problem solver. Works well with others and strongly believed in teamwork. Born and raised in Alaska and proud Tlingit of the Desheetaan Clan, I understand and support our cultural ways of living and finding effective new ways to improve a community and get more people , elders and youth involved. Believes in the importance of our Tlingit traditions and language and keeping it alive.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Angoon Community Catalyst
Kootznoowoo Inc
Angoon, AK
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Help set up regular meetings with the Catalyst supervisor and also for Kootznoowoo board members.
- Assisted with corporate staff errands and work requests.
- Attended monthly video conferences and check ins with Southeat Sustainable Partnership and Spruce Root.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Organized special events such as Native Art Classes for the community.
- Helped develope a walking tour for future small scale tourism.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues
- Scheduled meetings with potential clients to discuss their requirements for custom tours.
Para Educator
Chatham school District
Angoon, AK
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Trained in and ran the reading program for the elementary and high school in which I was responsible for recording individual student progress and and giving reports.
- Had my own reading class as well as a book club with middle school students where I followed certain reading curriculum to help students reach their goals by the end of the school year.
Head-start Teacher Aide/cook
Tlingit & Haida Headstart
Angoon, AK
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and performance.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Assisted with special projects such as field trips, extracurricular activities.
- Met regularly with administrators, staff members, parents and guardians to discuss student progress or any other issues related to the classroom environment.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by administration or staff members.
- Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
- Prepared breakfast and lunch for Head Start staff and children using the the approved T&H Head Start USDA recipe book.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen according to health department ordinances; and maintained adequate food stock, kitchen supplies, and food service records.
- Helped head teacher by restocking missing or low supplies in classroom.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Culture Camp Instructor
Goldbelt Heritage
Angoon, AK
2018 - 2023
- Created and coordinated staff schedules, daily activity schedules and field trips, maintaining proper staffing levels.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and medical information for each camper.
- Devised creative lesson plans and projects to promote learning for 60 + students.
- Assisted in coordinating, planning and direction of daily activities for participants aged K-1 to 18, working within set budget.
- Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
- Organized and implemented engaging activities for campers, such as arts and crafts, sports, music, drama.
- Participated in meetings with directors to discuss program objectives and goals.
- Assisted with setting up for meals and snacks for campers.
- Developed and implemented engaging and hands-on crafts and group activities for as many as 12 children.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Education
Teacher /Para Seminar
Anchorage, AK01-2020
Headstart Professional Development Training
Juneau, AK12-2016
Vocational Training - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK04-2012
Graduated from Angoon High School
Angoon, AK05-1991
2024 SSP Retreat
Sitka, AKSkills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Planning and Records Management
- Video Conferencing set up and scheduling
- Organizational Abilities
- Creativity and Innovation
- Relationship Building and Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Analytical Skills
- Good Customer Service
- Computer skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Work Scheduling and data collection
- Reliability and good adaptability
- Effective Communicator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Angoon Community Catalyst
Kootznoowoo Inc
02.2024 - 05.2024
Para Educator
Chatham school District
05.2016 - 05.2021
Head-start Teacher Aide/cook
Tlingit & Haida Headstart
04.2012 - 05.2016
Culture Camp Instructor
Goldbelt Heritage
2018 - 2023
Teacher /Para Seminar
Headstart Professional Development Training
Vocational Training - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Alaska Southeast
Graduated from Angoon High School
2024 SSP Retreat
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