Experienced and dedicated educator with a successful history of teaching diverse subjects. Proficient in maintaining well-organized classrooms and fostering student concentration for optimal learning outcomes. Adaptable and diligent in meeting the individual needs of students, creating nurturing and secure educational environments. Committed to continuous learning, I am a quick learner who eagerly embraces innovative approaches to stay motivated.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Lukachukai Community School
08.2016 - 12.2018
Specialty teacher for Kindergarten to Eighth grade. Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords. Listen to music notes, being able to identify what letter of the sound they hear. Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape. Taught students the history of certain genre, certain singers, songwriters. Introduced old classic, jazz, bluegrass music. Compared and Contrast older music to new music. Built the school music curriculum while working off the standards. Brought in a local musician to show the students how important reading music on paper is and listening to the sounds of the notes. Students learned how to play notes on a guitar and piano.
Elementary Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach
Lukachukai Community School
08.2016 - 10.2017
Planned, instructed and supervised daily practice sessions.
Assisted school administration in scheduling meets, securing transportation, and managing logistical aspects of competitions.
Facilitated team building activities to strengthen camaraderie among athletes both on the course and in the classroom.
Provided academic support when necessary to ensure that student-athletes maintained good standing academically and balanced their athletic pursuits with educational requirements successfully.
Served as a mentor and role model for young athletes, instilling in them the values of hard work, dedication, and perseverance in reaching their full potential.
Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Elementary Girls Baskeball Coach
Lukachukai Community School
11.2016 - 02.2017
Worked on fundamentals such as basketball terminology, dribbling, shooting, defense, and offense.
Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
Paraprofessional
Lukachukai Community School
08.2014 - 05.2016
First-grade paraprofessional, worked side by side with the teacher with first-grade mathematics. I assisted students in developing a deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support in mathematics. I helped the teacher prepare instructional material and displays. Helped set up work area, construct the classroom bulletin and instruction materials. Assisted teacher in managing classroom behavior by enforcing rules and implementing positive reinforcement strategies. Assisted classroom teacher in supervising students during indoor and outdoor play time. Monitored students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
AmeriCorps Worker
Rough Rock AmeriCorps Program
08.2012 - 06.2013
Assigned to third grade class
After school assisted with junior high girls basketball team. Worked on conditioning, ball handling, plays, shooting drills.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
Went on away games assisted the head coach with coaching
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Assisted with the end of the year sports banquet for all sports
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Community service focused more on helping with JMI with water stations and trail spotters.
Assisted ODY with their run series as a trail spotter keeping the runners safe.
Assisted along side Fitness gram coordinator with school fitness such as, afterschool runs for community and students, handed out fruits, veggies, water to all participates.
AmeriCorps Worker
Rough Rock AmeriCorps Program
07.2011 - 06.2012
Worked one on one with students on mathematics
Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
Assisted the head teacher with computer work, supervising the students out on the playground, in the cafeteria, bus time
Did clerical work for teacher such as making packets for students, Xeroxing, and classroom clean up.
After school assisted with junior high basketball
Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Worked on conditioning, ball handling drills, passing, shooting, and basketball plays.
Community Service went out into the community and worked at elder’s homes.
Helped with clean up outside such as hauling water for livestock, and home use.
Cleaned inside such as washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, dusting, taking out the trash, and helped with cooking.
Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Elementary Long Term Substitute at John F. Kennedy School & Winter Hill Community School, Somerville School DistrictElementary Long Term Substitute at John F. Kennedy School & Winter Hill Community School, Somerville School District