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Natalie Blackstar

Bernalillo

Summary

Dynamic educator with expertise in culturally responsive teaching and inquiry-based methods, previously at Tamaya Learning Center. Enhanced student engagement by 30% through innovative curriculum development and teacher mentoring. Skilled in multitasking and fostering parent communication, driving academic success and continuous improvement in educational settings.

Professional and prepared educator with strong background in developing and implementing effective teaching strategies. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering collaborative learning environments. Focused on achieving educational goals and adaptable to evolving teaching needs. Known for strong team collaboration and reliability.

As education professional, highly skilled in curriculum development and teacher training. Background includes designing impactful learning experiences and leading professional development workshops. Known for fostering team collaboration and ensuring adaptability to meet evolving educational needs.

Caring Teacher with 7 years of experience in Tamaya Learning Center instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Educator

Tamaya Learning Center
03.2017 - Current
  • Assisted in developing curriculum materials to enhance teacher training programs.
  • Facilitated workshops that promoted effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Supported educators in implementing innovative instructional methods to improve student engagement.
  • Collaborated with faculty to assess educational needs and tailor professional development initiatives.
  • Organized and maintained resources for educator training, ensuring easy access to relevant materials.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Built strong rapport with parents/guardians through consistent communication about individual student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships that supported academic achievement.
  • Served on curriculum review committee, collaborating with colleagues to refine courses for optimal alignment with state standards and current pedagogical trends.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the school community by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.

Floor Attendant

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
02.2015 - 03.2017
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of assigned areas to enhance guest experience.
  • Assisted guests with inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to ensure satisfaction.
  • Monitored facility conditions, reporting maintenance issues to ensure safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline operations, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Responsible for actively monitoring and providing services in the casino. This includes assisting with jackpots, paper fills/jams, machine malfunctions, and general guest service responsibilities

Drop Team Member

Sandia Casino
05.2013 - 03.2015
  • Operated equipment to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Collaborated with team to maintain efficient workflow and optimize production processes.
  • Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels, facilitating replenishment to prevent stockouts.
  • Responsible for the efficient count & drop (removal, exchange & collection of cash boxes found inside all slot machines and from all Table Games and Poker tables) of all Currency in the Casino and the accurate accountability of such items. Also gathers & reports computations and satisfactorily operates all equipment necessary for their position

Player's Club Representative

Santa Ana Casino
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed player rewards programs, enhancing member engagement and satisfaction.
  • Developed promotional materials to effectively communicate benefits of Player's Club membership.
  • Trained new staff on customer service protocols and club policies, ensuring consistency in service delivery.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and implement improvements in service offerings.

Vault Teller

Comanche Nation Water Park
08.2006 - 09.2007
  • Managed cash transactions and ensured accuracy in vault operations.
  • Trained and mentored junior tellers on operational procedures and compliance standards.
  • Oversaw daily vault audits to maintain security and accountability of assets.
  • Developed process improvements to enhance efficiency in cash handling practices.

Lifeguard

Comanche Nation Waterpark
05.2006 - 08.2006
  • Supervised pool activities, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to enhance emergency response readiness among staff and patrons.
  • Monitored swimmer behavior, providing guidance to promote safe practices in aquatic environments.
  • Trained new lifeguards on rescue techniques, equipment usage, and emergency procedures.

Summer Youth Employee

Lawton Indian Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005


  • Developed and implemented engaging programs to enhance skill development among participants.
  • Monitored participant progress and provided constructive feedback to improve engagement and performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline operational processes and improve program delivery.
  • Filed paper work,answered phones, delivered and retrieve medical charts.

National American Youth Police Acadamy

Comanche Nation Police Department
08.2002 - 09.2002
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Apache High School
Apache, OK

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM
08-2029

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque, NM
08-2025

Skills

  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Inquiry-based teaching
  • Teacher mentoring
  • Student engagement
  • Multitasking
  • Parent communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Literacy strategies
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Clear communication
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Certified First Aid, CPR, and ARD course, Amerind - 10/27/2025
  • Asthma Training - 7/1/2024-6/30/2025
  • Defensive Driving , Amerind -9/3/2026


Languages

Keres
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teacher Educator

Tamaya Learning Center
03.2017 - Current

Floor Attendant

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
02.2015 - 03.2017

Drop Team Member

Sandia Casino
05.2013 - 03.2015

Player's Club Representative

Santa Ana Casino
01.2012 - 03.2013

Vault Teller

Comanche Nation Water Park
08.2006 - 09.2007

Lifeguard

Comanche Nation Waterpark
05.2006 - 08.2006

Summer Youth Employee

Lawton Indian Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005

National American Youth Police Acadamy

Comanche Nation Police Department
08.2002 - 09.2002

High School Diploma -

Apache High School

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Northern New Mexico College

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

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