Michelle Myles
Tulalip,WA,WA
Summary
- Over two decades of dedicated teaching experience in Tribal and Washington State Public Schools, coupled with active involvement in Language Planning initiatives within educational settings.
- Demonstrated leadership with fifteen plus years of supervisory experience, showcasing adept project management skills honed through diverse administrative roles.
- Extensive twenty plus years' proficiency in administrative tasks, including adept utilization of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, ensuring streamlined operations and effective communication.
- Proven track record of twenty plus years' excellence in records management, budget oversight, and administration of federal grants and contracts, contributing to the success of Lushootseed language preservation efforts.
- Consistent tenure as a Teacher I rank within a Lushootseed Program, underscoring a deep commitment to indigenous language education and continuity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lushootseed Teacher II/Interim Manager
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington
Tulalip, WA
09.2001 - Current
- 8 Months Interim Manager
- 20+ yrs Lushootseed Teacher I, IA and currently at Teacher II level
- 20+ years in schools (Public, ECEAP, Montessori, Heritage, Tulalip Elementary)
- 20+ years of Curriculum Development( Pre-K to College Level)
- 15+ years Co-managing along with Michele Balagot & Natosha Gobin
- Project lead for classes being implemented & taught at Marysville Pilchuck
- 20+ years Administrative Experience
- Experience using Microsoft Word for creating Lushootsed Curriculum
- Experience using Excel for creating word lists
- Experience using Powerpoint for Lushootseed Presentations for community and Lushootseed research
- 20+ years Record management, I have 20+ yrs. of Curriculum that I developed over the years.
- I co-managed the budget over the years, now being Interim I currently oversee the budget.
- 15+ yrs Federal Grants- ANA Grant for Lushootseed books, OSPI grant for Teachers teaching Teachers and Materials for department. Charitable Funds- Tablets, Regalia for Language Camp. Tribal Arts Grant, Lushootseed App for Language Camp and supplies.
- Co-managed Lushootseed Family Night
- Team taught Lushootseed family Night
- Developed Conversational Curriculum
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Established and managed yearly budgets.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Native American And World Indigenous Studies
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA12-2010
Skills
- 20 years Curriculum Development and Implementation
- 15 Supervisory/ Co-managing/Senior Staff
- Carving
- Weaving
- Lushootseed Research
- Mapping of Lushootseed Place names
- Harvesting (Devil's Club,Cedar, Camas, Nettle to name a few)
- Munis 2021 (requisition entry and approvals, YTD Budget Reports, Purchase orders)
- TimeIPS (Timesheets, Benefit approvals, timesheet adjustments)
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Student evaluations
- Creative Lushootseed lesson planning
- OPSI Certified
- Fluent in Lushootseed
- Community involvement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Carving- I learned from the late Jerry Jones (Dxwsquis)
- Weaving- I learned from Susan Pavel
- 20+ years of research
- Lushootseed Place Names
- Harvesting: Cedar bark, Devil's club, Nettles, Camas, Clam digging, Kelp
- Mountain Camp with Natural Resources
- Fishing Camp with Natural Resources
Certification
- Active FPLC Certificate (State)
- Active Tribal Certification
Timeline
Lushootseed Teacher II/Interim Manager
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington
09.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Native American And World Indigenous Studies
The Evergreen State College