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Marlena Hanson

Bagley,Minnesota

Summary

Reliable Group Facilitator known for being a capable, well-trained professional. A compassionate leader and team-driven employee with undeniable interpersonal skills. Pursuing a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Enthusiastic, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the Indigenous Parent Leadership curriculum. Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for all students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

New Horizon Academeny
Maple Grove, MN
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Unit Lead

Boys And Girls Club Of White Earth Nation
Ogema, MN
10.2017 - 10.2018

• Manage all aspects of the Boys & Girls Club Unit to ensure an environment, programs and services prepare youth for success.

• Supervises assigned staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

• Work closely with the Associate Chief Professional Officer and Resource Development Coordinator in executing strategies and monitoring progress towards established goals for resource development and fundraising.

• Ensure programming reflects the Native American culture in program planning, development and implementation whenever possible.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

Character, Leadership & Service Coordinator

Boys And Girls Club Of White Earth Nation
Naytawaush, Minnesota
05.2017 - 10.2017

• Responsible for the supervision and to carry out youth activities that promote character development, leadership skills and civic responsibility.

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the Boys & Girls Club program goals and objectives.

• Responsible for maintaining and managing daily operations of Boys & Girls Club facilities.

• Crates and completes reports to comply with required agencies (internal and external).

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Counselor Aide

Oshki Manidoo Center
Bemidji, MN
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Maintained comprehensive client files according to program standards and physician requests.
  • Attended trainings, staff meetings and professional development seminars, enhancing performance and supporting departmental goals.
  • Relayed relevant patient care details to supervisory staff.
  • Prepared materials for individual and group therapy sessions, anticipating unique patient needs accordingly.

Indian Education Paraprofessional Educator

Bagley High School
Bagley, MN
07.2014 - 12.2016
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • While employed i created a smudging policy for our school district that was actually adopted by other area school districts.
  • While employed i created the Anishinaabe after school club and was the facilitator.

Internship Student

Department Of Corrections
Bemidji, MN
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Sat in on court cases and reviewed notes with probation and parol officers.

Education

College in The High School

University of Minnesota - Crookston
Crookston, MN

Human Services And American Indian Studies

University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, MN

Associate of Arts -

White Earth Tribal And Community College
Mahnomen, MN
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Bagley High School
Bagley, MN
05.2012

Skills

  • Volunteer Work Coordination
  • Educational Material Development
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Facilitating Online Learning
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Policy creater
  • Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation and the Ojibwe culture
  • Fast Learner
  • Knowledge in numerous backgrounds
  • Punctual
  • Behavioral training knowledge
  • Facilitator esperience
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Curriculum-Based Lessons
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Student Needs Support
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Classroom Management
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Spanish
  • Ojibwe
  • English

Certification

Cpr Certificate, First aide certificate, Serve safe Certificate, PCA and HHA certificate

conferences attended/ Trainings

Minnesota Indian Education Trainings, Live It! Facilitator Training, Indigenous parent Leadership Initiative Training, Brain Conference, Evergreen Annual Conference, Gateway Program at the U of M. Working with challenging Behaviors, get the behaviors you want and stop those you dont! training.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Ojibwe

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

New Horizon Academeny
11.2018 - 12.2019

Unit Lead

Boys And Girls Club Of White Earth Nation
10.2017 - 10.2018

Character, Leadership & Service Coordinator

Boys And Girls Club Of White Earth Nation
05.2017 - 10.2017

Counselor Aide

Oshki Manidoo Center
06.2015 - 05.2017

Indian Education Paraprofessional Educator

Bagley High School
07.2014 - 12.2016

Internship Student

Department Of Corrections
05.2011 - 08.2011

College in The High School

University of Minnesota - Crookston

Human Services And American Indian Studies

University of Minnesota Morris

Associate of Arts -

White Earth Tribal And Community College

High School Diploma -

Bagley High School
Marlena Hanson