- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Dance
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Reading
- Animal Care
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
SOPHIE SHUCKAHOSEE
Toledo,IA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
Native Policy Lab, University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA, USA
02.2026 - Current
- Manage large numbers of files from Indigenous boarding schools
- Assist with Native policy research and community-focused initiatives
- Conduct literature reviews and support qualitative data organization
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams
Youth Counselor
Normal Borlaug Elementary (BASP)
Coralville, IA, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Supervise elementary students in structured programming
- Lead activities and reinforce positive behavior strategies
- Maintain student safety and staff communication
At-Home Care Assistant
Private In-Home Care
Tiffin, IA, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Provide daily living and personal care support
- Assist with mobility, meals, and medication reminders
- Foster compassionate and confidential care environment
Group Leader / CIT
Meskwaki Youth Department
Tama, IA, USA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Supervised youth under 13 and supported structured activities
Administrative Assistant (Summer Intern)
Meskwaki Apprenticeship Program
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed front desk communication and maintained student records
Administrative Assistant (Summer Intern)
Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Registered patients and maintained medical documentation
Education
B.A. - Anthropology, Global Health Studies, Native Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA2029
High School Diploma -
Meskwaki Settlement High School
Tama, IASkills
- Patient & Client Communication
- Qualitative Research
- Healthcare Support
- Administrative Support
- Cultural Awareness
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Observational research
- Data collection
- Independent learning
Interests
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
Native Policy Lab, University of Iowa
02.2026 - Current
Youth Counselor
Normal Borlaug Elementary (BASP)
01.2026 - Current
At-Home Care Assistant
Private In-Home Care
01.2026 - Current
Group Leader / CIT
Meskwaki Youth Department
06.2024 - 07.2024
Administrative Assistant (Summer Intern)
Meskwaki Apprenticeship Program
06.2023 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant (Summer Intern)
Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic
06.2022 - 07.2022
B.A. - Anthropology, Global Health Studies, Native Studies
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Meskwaki Settlement High School