Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Teacher

Shayonna Waters

Rosebud,SD

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Rosebud Sioux Tribe Head Start, adept at fostering academic growth through tailored lesson plans and behavior management strategies. Skilled in critical thinking and communication, I excel in creating inclusive learning environments and building strong relationships with families, enhancing student satisfaction and engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Head Start
09.2024 - Current
  • Constantly documenting the children's health and safety.
  • A Mandatory Reporter for all children.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.
  • Adapted teaching methods, lesson plans and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.


Front Desk Receptionist

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Casino
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Greeted and assisted customers, providing information to enhance customer experience.
  • Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls efficiently to appropriate departments.
  • Scheduled check-ins on the computer.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.


Education

Associate of Arts - Basics

Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Pine Ridge All Girls School
Pine Ridge, SD
05-2024

Skills

  • Good with critical thinking
  • Excellent with multitasking
  • Excellent decision-making
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent at hands-on learning
  • Excellent Staff training and development
  • Good at problem-solving
  • Good with computer multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Received honor roll for the first 3 years of High School.

Certification

I Have a CDA.


Languages

Lakota
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Interests

  • Baking
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Singing
  • Boxing

Timeline

Teacher

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Head Start
09.2024 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Casino
06.2022 - 09.2024

Associate of Arts - Basics

Sinte Gleska University

High School Diploma -

Pine Ridge All Girls School

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