Experienced teacher transitioning to bookkeeping/Operations with expertise in communication, data entry, purchasing, and record keeping. Skilled in computer software and collaborating with diverse teams and vendors to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Operations Associate
Red Cloud Mahpiya Luta
07.2023 - Current
Managing databases
Maintaining confidential files and records, ensuring data integrity and security
Overseeing day-to-day operations and management of offices, buildings, grounds, and cemeteries
Conducting weekly collection counts and deposits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
Purchasing Agent for the seven Churches of Red Cloud Mahpiya Luta
Updating and delivering reservation-wide church bulletin
Maintaining vehicle records and scheduling inspections and oil changes
Supervising custodians at churches
Director of Religious Education Sacred Heart Church
- Red Cloud Mahpiya Luta
02.2014 - 06.2023
Developed curricula for religious education and sacramental preparation classes for children and adults of all ages
Safe Environment Coordinator for the churches of Red Cloud Mahpiya Luta
Safe Environment trainer for children and adults as mandated by the Diocese of Rapid City
Requested and managed background checks for employees and volunteers through the Mind Your Business portal
Maintained confidential files and records
Supervised volunteers
Junior High Computer Teacher/ Reading Teacher/Math Tutor
Loneman School
08.2008 - 05.2013
Taught essential computing skills such as Microsoft Office and HTML code to students in grades six through eight
Taught Computational Thinking through the University of Colorado's iDREAMS game design project
Taught Reading to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Tutored Math
Junior High Math Teacher/ Math Department Head
Loneman School
08.2007 - 05.2008
Taught Math to sixth through eighth grade students and developed curriculum to advance the Math levels of those who were at-risk and/or identified as needing Special Education
Supervised assistant Math teachers
High School Alternative Teacher
Little Wound High School
08.2006 - 05.2007
Provided alternative education in all necessary subjects for students unable to function in the regular classroom for reasons such as pregnancy and behavioral issues
Maintained confidential files and records on students
High School Distance Learning Facilitator
Little Wound High School
08.2003 - 05.2006
Assisted students whose subjects, such as Business Computer Skills, Web Design, Graphic Design, Reading, and Pre-Algebra, were taught in a distance learning education environment via the Internet and videoconferencing equipment
Junior High School Computer Teacher
Loneman School
08.2000 - 05.2003
Taught essential computing skills such as Microsoft Office and HTML code to students in grades six through nine
Coached students for such competitions as Toshiba’s “Explor-a-Vision” Awards and South Dakota’s “ThinkQuest” Web Design competition
Elementary Teacher
Wolf Creek School
08.1999 - 05.2000
Taught grades 3 through 5 in a multi-grade, multi-level, self-contained classroom
Drove school bus
Volunteer Middle School Computer Teacher
Red Cloud Mahpiya Luta
08.1998 - 05.1999
Taught 6th – 8th grade Computers
Substitute bus driver
Education
Master - Management, IT Management
Colorado Technical University
05.2025
K-12 Technology Education Endorsement -
University of Phoenix
05.2025
Master - Teaching, Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
University of Memphis
05.2025
Bachelor - Japanese, German
University of Wisconsin
05.2025
Skills
Leadership
Teamwork
Strategy
Motivating others
Guidance
Delegation
Diplomacy
Mindfulness
Ethics
Virtual collaboration
Active listening
Cultural competency
Resourcefulness
Perseverance
Preparedness
Confidence
Conflict-resolution
Bookkeeping
Data Entry
Data analysis
Spreadsheets
Calendar management
Record keeping
Filing
Stock inventory
Troubleshooting
Email etiquette
Receipt management
Risk assessment
Microsoft Outlook
Google Workspace
Meeting minutes
Event planning
Videoconferencing
Expert knowledge of MS Office
Basic knowledge of SQL
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Publisher
Photoshop
Flash
Illustrator
Fireworks
CorelDRAW
Social media
Email
Writing
Persuasion
Public speaking
PowerPoint
Cross-cultural communication
Basic math
Financial records
Microsoft Excel
Vendor management
Caregiving
Phone etiquette
Certification
Teacher Certification in the State of Tennessee – Secondary Foreign Language, 01/01/98
Teacher Certification in the State of South Dakota – Secondary Foreign Language/ K-12 Technology, 01/01/99
WebMaster 2001 WebAuthor Certificate, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 01/01/01
Microsoft User Expert Certification- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, 01/01/02