Michael Giuffrida
Ukiah,CA
Summary
Experienced in English composition instruction and Native American educational and administrative leadership, I offer a unique blend of expertise. With a solid background in teaching English composition, I have refined my ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and foster critical thinking among students. Furthermore, my experience in Native American educational and administrative leadership has provided me with a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities within this specific context. Driven by my passion for education and dedication to empowering students, I aim to make a positive impact in both the classroom and the broader educational community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tribal Administrator
Tribe
05.2024 - Current
- Supervise department heads, managers and support staff
- Implement of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Tribe
- Strategize Tribal Council, committees and commission, a variety of public and private organizations, and community groups in implementing programs and projects to solve identified problems
- Advise the Tribal Council on issues and programs
- Prepare long-range economic, educational, organizational, and operational plans for Tribal services and programs develop specific proposals and/or grants for action on current and future Tribal needs
- Enforce the provisions of, contracts, grants, leases, agreements and Tribal franchises
- Make final interpretations of Tribal policies, regulations, or various ordinances and applicable laws to ensure compliance
- Handle membership appeals of lower-level administrative decisions
- Perform related duties as assigned and as noted in the HBPI Tribal Administrative Ordinance
- Coordinate, facilitate, and supervise large scale special events
Adjunct English Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College
01.2018 - Current
- As adjunct English instructor, I work with the English Department to develop and maintain a relevant community college curriculum
- I facilitate student learning by working to develop every student's ability and by designing varied modes of instruction and evaluation
- I instruct transfer and remedial composition
- My instruction online and in-person is designed to meet student needs in areas of college-level composition, critical thinking skills, and research methodology
Director of Education
Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians
01.2023 - 12.2023
- I served as the Tribal Education Director for several months
- In this short time, I formed a high school program for tribal students
- Program development and implementation characterize my short but successful tenure
- Grant compliance and seeking new grants was also an important part of my duties
- I also successfully managed and evaluated staff
Composition and Critical Thinking Instructor
Woodland Community College
01.2020 - 12.2023
- At Woodland College I served as Composition instructor and Critical Thinking instructor
- I also served on the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.) committee
- My tenure here is characterized as instructing rural farm workers, a diverse student population of second language learners, and first-generation college aspirants
Incarcerated Students Adjunct English Instructor
Feather River College
01.2019 - 12.2023
- I worked as Incarcerated Student Program (ISP) Instructor in English for Feather River College
- This was a unique situation for me being that class is delivered in a correspondence mode
- Evaluation materials and detailed feedback was important to my incarcerated students
- In this capacity I was tasked with consistent and detailed feedback for a special and complex demographic
Tribal Education Director
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
01.2011 - 12.2015
- I served as Education Director at Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
- I designed and directed the After School Student Advocacy Program (A.S.S.A.P.)
- This program rewarded students with monetary prizes and fieldtrips for grade improvement
- Furthermore, I orchestrated the first Tri-County Education Summit which invited both tribes and stakeholders from the school district and tribes from three counties to meet and discuss challenges common to tribal education
Education
Master of Arts - Literature
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Skills
- Instruction
- Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Visionary Leadership
- Online Teaching
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Listening Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Management
- Autonomy
- Initiative
Fieldsofspecialty
- English Composition Instruction
- Native American Educational and Administrative Leadership
Timeline
Tribal Administrator
Tribe
05.2024 - Current
Director of Education
Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians
01.2023 - 12.2023
Composition and Critical Thinking Instructor
Woodland Community College
01.2020 - 12.2023
Incarcerated Students Adjunct English Instructor
Feather River College
01.2019 - 12.2023
Adjunct English Instructor
Santa Rosa Junior College
01.2018 - Current
Tribal Education Director
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
01.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Master of Arts - Literature
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