Lisa Puente Siyuja

Federal Service Position Series & Grade: GS-12 ($86,343/yr)

Full-time/40 hours a week

Supervisor: Dr. Maxine Roanhorse-Dineyazhe, EPA, (602) 339-7606

• Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
• Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
• Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities.
• Supported staff recruitment initiatives for high-quality program delivery.
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the education activities of the school to include planning, developing, directing and conducting BIE school programs.
• Provide professional and instructional leadership to the faculty and is responsible for the development of a school curriculum.
• Oversee education programs and provide technical guidance.
• Review and analyze data from multiple sources to provide detail recommendations on school and program improvements
• Assist administrators with recommendations for fiscal management (grant guidelines)

Full-time/40 hours a week

Supervisor: Scott Crozier, Hualapai Tribe Vice Chairman, (928) 225-5073

• Assess and analyze all relevant data from various entities (Federal, State, and Tribal) to determine effectiveness of programming to meet the needs of the Hualapai Tribe per grant guidelines & funding opportunities.
• Direct and coordinate program activities & supervise personnel responsible for specific phases of each project/program.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the department by following policy and procedures.
• Ensure grant reporting and budget requirements to tribal, state, and federal funding entities met deadlines.
• Effective communication with 3 school district administrators and BIE Boarding School Representatives local students attended.
• Developed and implemented program goals and objectives,establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Provided targeted assistance to schools with professional development based on needs.
• Follow-up with school admin to ensure compliance
• Use of instructional strategies based on previous classroom experience to train others as needed.
• Effective school monitoring of program performance
• Data collection for use in district decision-making & program design
• Experience working with tribal, state, & federal entities to ensure compliance (various educational programs)
• Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
• Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
• Developed Student Success program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
• Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
• Built cohesive teams and devised clear, actionable plans to meet program goals.
• Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
• Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.

Full-time/40 hours a week

Salary: no extra compensation for Interim duties on top of regular job duty-GED Instructor

Supervisor: Scott Crozier, Hualapai Tribe Vice Chairman, (928) 225-5073

• Manage day-to-day operations of the department.
• Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
• Assess and analyze all relevant data from various entities (Federal, State, and Tribal) to determine effectiveness of programming to meet the needs of the Hualapai Tribe & community.
• Direct and coordinate program activities & supervise personnel responsible for specific phases of each project/program.
• Coordinate educational activities for school-age students, adults, and community members interested in educational opportunities.
• Liaison with the AZ Dept. of Education, Tribe, and local school (school improvement).
• Prepare and analyze all relevant contracts and proposals to assure that monies meet the educational/training needs of the service area.
• Ensure grant reporting and budget requirements to tribal, state, and federal funding entities meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with 3 school districts administrations and BIE Boarding School Representatives local students attend.
• Oversee department staff and ensure time-sheets were validated bi-weekly to payroll.
• Followed policy and procedures outlined by the tribe and department staff adhered to it.
• Assessed curriculum, instruction, and assessment for Adult Ed. Program
• Part of "School Improvement" known as the Crisis Management Team (CMT) put together by the AZ Dept. of Education tribal liaison.

Full-time/40 hours a week

Supervisor: Leon Ghahate, Director, (575) 639-2244

• Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
• Developed GED Program from the ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
• Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
• Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
• Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
• Instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
• Collect and analyze student data to identify areas of remediation to support teaching methods used.
• Distance learning strategies integrated during onset of COVID
• Prepare and report to Hualapai Tribal Council with statistical data/graphs regarding GED Program

Part-Time/15 hours a week

Supervisor: Daisy Wilke, Title I Teacher, (928) 681-2400

• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
• Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
• Collaborated with a team to develop math and reading strategies for students who needed extra support that aligns with school improvement objectives for student growth
• Prepared instructional materials for small group instruction and 1-on-1 intervention for Title 1 students
• Taught students phonics, decoding, and reading strategies.
• Effective oral communication with stakeholders.

Part-Time/8-20 hours a week (varied)

Supervisor: Susan Chan, Executive Director, (928) 681-2400

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Full-time/40 hours a week

Supervisor: Dr. Anthony J. Perkins, Principal, (928) 769-2202

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Created lesson plans and scheduled day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Provided technical assistance for the implementation of effective school improvement strategies to teachers.
• Collaborated with a team to develop after-school tutoring program
• Determined student weekly, quarterly, and yearly progress with DIBELS,STAR Testing, ATI Galileo, and AZ Merit testing