Jordan Carlow
Kyle,SD
Summary
Dynamic and engaging, I excelled as a Montessori Guide at Thunder Valley CDC, where I leveraged my public speaking and exceptional communication skills to foster a positive learning environment. I also worked with a team to creative solutions and cultural sensitivity to which we significantly enhanced visitor satisfaction and educational outcomes, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to safety at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Guide
Oglala Lakota Living History Village
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Received numerous positive reviews from clients, reflecting strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of the Oglala Lakota People..
- Worked collaboratively with team members to develop innovative strategies for improving overall tour quality and visitor satisfaction.
- Guided groups of up to fifty people on scheduled tours.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Montessori Guide
Thunder Valley CDC
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect. Prepared environment where furnishings and materials corresponded to class needs and paid careful attention to maintaining clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning area.
- Delivered Montessori lessons with the aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in a safe and positive learning environment.
Maintained classroom supplies, inventory and stock. - Established powerful and inspiring classroom culture where children had high self-expectations with strong self-motivation and self-direction. Developed lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula and methods to cater to needs of individual children and facilitated student-led discussions.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and communicated children's progress via regular conferences and newsletters.
Engaged with ongoing professional development, participated in professional organizations and identified new ideas and materials to use in the classroom or share with other staff members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Lakota Studies
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle06-2024
Associate of Arts - 3-6 Primary Education
Montessori Center of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN05-2021
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Skills
- Local history
- Exceptional communication
- Safety Consciousness
- Creative solutions
- Guest Relations
- Customer Engagement
- Arts and culture
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Strong leadership
- Social Media
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Accomplishments
Represented our Oglala Sioux Tribe as Miss Oglala Lakota Nation from 2019-2022
References
Staci Hedlund (MCM Peer) (651) 769-4612
Fallen Sorbel (OLLHV) (605) 454-1146
Charlie Eagle Bull (Peer) (605) 407-0846
Timeline
Tour Guide
Oglala Lakota Living History Village
08.2024 - 10.2024
Montessori Guide
Thunder Valley CDC
06.2021 - 07.2024
Associate of Arts - Lakota Studies
Oglala Lakota College
Associate of Arts - 3-6 Primary Education
Montessori Center of Minnesota
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