SHEILA RICHARDS
Loleta,Ca
Summary
As the Arcata Site Lead for the Indian Education Program, I leverage my Cherokee heritage and over a decade of business experience to improve educational opportunities for Native students. I collaborate with teams, stakeholders, and local tribes to create culturally relevant experiences that promote student engagement and demonstrate my commitment to inclusive education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Aide
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
08.2025 - Current
- Provide support during after school activities.
- Maintained safety and security in outdoor areas.
Indian Education Site Lead
Arcata High School
12.2021 - Current
- Increased student enrollment at Arcata by 50% through digital implementation of forms.
- Improved outreach and grant reporting with enhanced Google Sheets for daily staff logs.
- Attend 504/IEP meetings and provide alternate testing spaces as well as referrals for services.
- Supporting 150 students in their academic, behavioral, and college/career success.
- Organizing tutoring programs, department outreach materials, and the department website.
Intern
Small Business Development Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Designed engaging flyers and banners for outreach using Adobe and Canva software.
- Shared marketing materials on Instagram, Facebook, and Eventbrite.
- Developed email blasts and created Google Forms for clients.
Account Specialist
TFC Tuition
07.2010 - 09.2015
- Supervised client account management for trade schools nationwide.
- Managed student accounts, developed payment plans, and generated invoices.
- Performed daily accounting tasks, including cash management and reporting.
- Assisted the President, Vice President, and Director with clerical tasks.
Account Representative
Joben Enterprise
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Managed debt collection accounts, credit checks, and filed court documents.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Business Administration - Management
Humboldt State University
Arcata, Ca12.2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, Ca05.2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Media Design/Marketing
- Mentoring and coaching
- Site coordination
- Strategic planning
- Bilingual, English/Spanish
Websites
Certification
- Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2025
- AI Associate, Salesforce - 2025
- Digital Marketing, Google - 2021
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
08.2025 - Current
Indian Education Site Lead
Arcata High School
12.2021 - Current
Intern
Small Business Development Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Account Specialist
TFC Tuition
07.2010 - 09.2015
Account Representative
Joben Enterprise
01.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor's of Science - Business Administration - Management
Humboldt State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
College of The Redwoods
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