- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Traditional Yupik Dancing
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless
- Cooking
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Participating in various activities, including church gatherings, traditional Yupik activities, and advocating for homeless
- Adventure Travel
- Volunteer Work
Shana Atchak
Kotlik,AK
Summary
Dynamic Indigenous Rural Leader with a proven track record at the University of Alaska Anchorage, excelling in relationship building and strategic planning. Developed cultural programs that enhanced community engagement and fostered inclusivity. Skilled in coaching and team leadership, driving continuous improvements for Indigenous residents' well-being and integration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Rural Leader
University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated with facility staff to meet the Indigenous student's resident needs.
- Supported personal needs of Indigenous residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Helped develop and implement cultural programs to foster community growth and development.
- Coordinated cultural activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
Paraprofessional
Lower Yukon School District
01.2016 - 05.2023
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Office Assistant
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Answered phone calls and messages for medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05-2028
High School Diploma -
Stebbins Tukurngailnguq School
Stebbins, Alaska05-2005
Skills
- Continuous improvements
- Relationship building
- Coaching
- Strategic planning
- Goal setting
- Team building
- Team leadership
Interests
Timeline
Indigenous Rural Leader
University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2024 - 12.2024
Office Assistant
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
05.2018 - 01.2019
Paraprofessional
Lower Yukon School District
01.2016 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
High School Diploma -
Stebbins Tukurngailnguq School
Similar Profiles
Rebecca StewartRebecca Stewart
Procurement Clerk at University Alaska AnchorageProcurement Clerk at University Alaska Anchorage
Ginger OlsonGinger Olson
Term Clinical Instructor of Nursing at University Of Alaska AnchorageTerm Clinical Instructor of Nursing at University Of Alaska Anchorage
Samuel CarsonSamuel Carson
Aviation/Mathematics Tutor at University of Alaska AnchorageAviation/Mathematics Tutor at University of Alaska Anchorage