DONNA LYNETTE ST. CLAIR

Consultant for approximately 10 organizations to expand their knowledge about the Shoshone Tribe, Language, and History. Partnerships include the Wyoming Department of Education, Wyoming PBS, Wyoming Outdoor Council, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), and public schools in Wyoming.

• Consultant for four tribal organizations to develop their language programs. Clients include the Northwest Band of Shoshones, Ogden, UT; South Fork Shoshones, Lee, NV; Battle Mountain Shoshone, NV; and Temoak Band of Shoshone Nation, NV.
• Collaborated with 12 educators to design and implement curriculum enhancements aligned with best practices.
• Facilitated professional development workshops for approximately 10 teachers focusing on innovative instructional techniques.
• Led strategic initiatives aimed at increasing institutional partnerships and community engagement in education reform efforts.

• This exhibit featured the Indigenous artists from the Wind River Indian Reservation. I assisted with research and artworks for the exhibit titled Elemental Landscapes: Reconnecting our Ancestral Roots through Elemental Landscapes. Exhibit period: June 29, 2024 to January 2025.

• Provided language coaching for approximately 10 actors in the American Primeval series. I also assisted in providing cultural context about the Shoshone people to ensure authenticity in period clothing and tribal history.

• Provided language training for approximately 8 actors in the Eastern Shoshone Dialect.
• Assisted in providing cultural context about the Shoshone people to ensure authenticity in period clothing, contemporary scenes, and tribal history.

• Identified methods of Shoshone language instruction and tools to promote success in project-based learning.
• Developed and implemented 30 educational programs aligning with curriculum standards.
• Coordinated staff training sessions for 110 staff to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
• Streamlined communication between educators, parents, and administration for improved collaboration.
• Led initiatives to integrate technology into classroom activities, promoting digital literacy among students.
• Facilitated workshops for educators on best practices in teaching methodologies and assessment techniques.
• Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Provided ongoing support for educators through regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and professional development opportunities tailored to their unique needs.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
• Improved student engagement by developing and implementing innovative educational programs and activities.

• Introduction to Shoshone Language SHO1010 - a 4 credit course held twice weekly.
• Fulfilled requirements for grading and assessment.
• Maintained language certification to teach the Shoshone language.
• Designed and implemented engaging language curricula tailored to diverse student needs.
• Facilitated immersive language activities to enhance conversational skills among learners.

• Provided Shoshone language instruction for 50 students in 6-8th grade at Wyoming Indian Middle School.
• Taught College and Career Readiness for 8th grade students and served as 8th grade student council sponsor.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
• Integrated technology into the classroom to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
• Boosted student engagement by incorporating multimedia and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
• Organized field trips and guest speakers that enriched curriculum content and connected learning experiences to real-world situations.

• Provided oversight for Fort Washakie School’s Indian education program.
• Developed the Shoshone Core Belief System with the guidance of Shoshone elders.
• Created unique, learning opportunities for students at Fort Washakie School that included monthly culture events: Five Buffalo Days, Summer Culture Camps, Ice Patch Archeology traveling display, Art for the Sky, and Shoshone Language instruction.
• Piloted curriculum and language instruction methods as a Shoshone Language Teacher to ensure efficacy and sustainability for language instruction.

• Provided office support for students, staff, and administration. Duties included general clerical skills, class scheduling, substitute teacher contacts, and other duties that were deemed important for the smooth operation of the school office.