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Serene Williams

Poulsbo,WA

Summary

Dynamic Outdoor Education Teacher with a passion for cultural integration and community engagement at Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. Proven leadership in developing enriching lesson plans and organizing impactful field trips. Skilled in event planning and fostering teamwork, enhancing student learning through traditional teaching methods and critical thinking.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Outdoor Education Teacher

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Kingston , WA
03.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated after-school educational activities to enhance student learning beyond classroom settings.
  • Cultivated relationships with students and families to promote community engagement.
  • Integrated culture and Klallam language into K-3 state standards for curriculum enrichment.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.

Business Owner/Operator

George Fireworks
Suquamish , WA
05.1995 - Current
  • Managed operations, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
  • Analyzed financial statements and trends to enhance cash flow management.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to ensure adequate floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Developed strategic sales plans and objectives to meet revenue targets.
  • Facilitated sales activities that increased revenue while implementing employee performance metrics.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised diverse inside and outside sales representatives.
  • Generated wholesale product sales through existing and potential customer engagement.
  • Established professional relationships based on integrity and mutual respect.

Teacher

Suquamish Tribe - Chief Kitsap Academy
Suquamish, WA
12.2014 - 06.2023
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with other Tribal schools, students, parents and community.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans specifically for language and culture of the Suquamish and Skallam people.
  • Networked with language and culture leaders and investigated partnerships to increase opportunities.
  • Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss the importance of traditional beliefs and values.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Established and enhanced traditional teachings and programs at Chief Kitsap Academy.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.

Activities Coordinator

Suquamish Tribe-Chief Kitsap Academy
Poulsbo, WA
10.2014 - 06.2023
  • Implemented comprehensive activity programs to correspond with needs and interests of participants.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Planned programs of culture events and schedules of activities.
  • Infused culture into daily functions.
  • Organized Ocean 2 table project teaching traditional ways to harvest and preserve food, combining academics and culture teachings in every subject.
  • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
  • Healing of the canoe, holding up our youth curriculum implementation, and bringing Suquamish teachings to staff and students.

Education

North West Indian College
Bellingham, WA
06-2015

Skills

  • Positive attitude and teamwork
  • Planning and organization
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Team development
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Event planning expertise
  • Cultural knowledge
  • Traditional teaching methods
  • Cultural humility

Affiliations

  • Suquamish Tribe language certificate-2015
  • Washington state first peoples culture and language teaching Certificate-2022
  • Outstanding Educator award- 2019
  • Healing Of Canoe teaching certificate-2014
  • Ocean 2 table project coordinator
  • Wilderness first aid certified

Timeline

Outdoor Education Teacher

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
03.2024 - Current

Teacher

Suquamish Tribe - Chief Kitsap Academy
12.2014 - 06.2023

Activities Coordinator

Suquamish Tribe-Chief Kitsap Academy
10.2014 - 06.2023

Business Owner/Operator

George Fireworks
05.1995 - Current

North West Indian College

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