Kari Kallestewa
Zuni,NM
Summary
Motivated and community-driven professional with experience mentoring and guiding high school students in career readiness and professional development. Skilled in building meaningful relationships, delivering structured curriculum, and supporting student growth in workplace skills. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities while collaborating with students and local employers. Committed to empowering youth and contributing to the future workforce through programs supported by Education at Work New Mexico.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Services Tutor
Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces, NM
01.2026 - Current
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs.
- Facilitated tutoring sessions, enhancing comprehension of core subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to align tutoring strategies with curriculum objectives.
- Mentored new tutors, sharing best practices and effective teaching methods.
- Promoted academic success by providing regular feedback and progress updates to both students and parents.
- Coordinated communication between students, parents, and faculty to ensure comprehensive support and follow-up.
Ranch Hand
Zuni Cattle Association
Zuni, NM
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in daily livestock care, ensuring health and welfare standards were met.
- Operated and maintained equipment for feeding and watering systems efficiently.
- Monitored pasture conditions to optimize grazing patterns and animal health.
- Collaborated with team members to complete seasonal planting and harvesting tasks.
- Supported record-keeping for livestock inventory and health treatments accurately.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Cared for about 100+ animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating, and assisting with birthing.
Zuni Fish & Wildlife Intern
Zuni Fish & Wildlife
Zuni, NM
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports summarizing wildlife survey results.
- Provided assistance with the capture and handling of small mammals for research purposes.
- Identified potential threats that may affect the health of wildlife populations.
- Organized data collected from field surveys, such as species identification, population estimates, and habitat assessments.
- Gathered environmental data such as temperature, rainfall levels, wind speed, relevant to a particular study area.
- Managed hazardous waste generated from laboratory experiments according to safety regulations.
ZYEP Camp Counselor
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Zuni, NM
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records, including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers, promoting positive communication and understanding.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Youth Coach
Zuni Pueblo - WIC
Zuni, NM
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Educated youth about healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition and exercise habits.
- Facilitated youth development in social skills, emphasizing problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
- Organized team building exercises to foster collaboration among the group.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as attendance tracking and record keeping.
- Assisted in planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities such as sports, arts, and crafts.
- Facilitated drills and practices to enhance children's sports skills development.
- Led outreach efforts to promote youth programs, increasing awareness within the Zuni Pueblo community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2026
High School Diploma -
Rehoboth Christian High School
Rehoboth, NM05-2022
Skills
Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Student monitoring
- Organization
- Assessment analysis
- Peer mentoring
- Activities oversight
- Small group support
- Skill building
- Parental interaction
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
- Top 10 Student
- Dean's list
- Crimson Scholar
- College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Ambassador (August 2024- current)
High School
NMSU
Timeline
Student Support Services Tutor
Las Cruces Public Schools
01.2026 - Current
Zuni Fish & Wildlife Intern
Zuni Fish & Wildlife
06.2025 - 08.2025
ZYEP Camp Counselor
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
06.2024 - 07.2024
Youth Coach
Zuni Pueblo - WIC
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ranch Hand
Zuni Cattle Association
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Rehoboth Christian High School