Tanna Begaye
Kirtland
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Navajo Language Tutor at San Juan College, excelling in vocabulary building and student engagement. Proven ability to foster cultural awareness and enhance language proficiency through interactive learning. Strong advocate for effective communication, demonstrating patience and adaptability in diverse educational settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Navajo Language Tutor
San Juan College
01.2018 - Current
- Expanded students'' vocabulary knowledge by introducing new words related specifically to their interests or career goals.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by utilizing interactive activities and multimedia resources.
- Served as a mentor and role model by exemplifying the importance of effective communication skills in both personal and professional contexts.
- Utilized culturally relevant content to deepen students'' understanding of the target language''s society and customs.
- Promoted a positive attitude towards learning languages by sharing personal experiences and cultural insights related to the subject matter.
- Demonstrated patience and flexibility when working with students facing challenges in grasping complex language concepts, providing tailored support to ensure success.
- Established a supportive learning environment that fostered increased confidence in speaking and understanding the target language.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved language proficiency.
Group Home Staff Member
Mosaic
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Provided personalized assistance to residents with daily tasks such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Managed medication administration for multiple residents, ensuring timely distribution according to prescribed dosages while maintaining accurate records of usage and refills needed.
- Promoted resident independence by encouraging self-care and decision-making skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Improved group home atmosphere by fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment.
- Coordinated recreational activities for diverse groups of residents, promoting social interaction and mental stimulation.
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Marc Center of Mesa
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, progress notes, and treatment plan updates to ensure continuity of care.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing insights from direct work with clients, offering suggestions for continuous quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Coordinated with case managers to connect clients with appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations, ensuring client safety and stabilization.
- Supported clients in navigating complex mental health systems by providing guidance on available resources and advocating for their needs.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or setbacks in recovery process ensuring that each patient felt respected and cared for.
- Established rapport and trust with clients, fostering a supportive environment for therapeutic progress.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members, and healthcare providers to promote collaboration in treatment planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05-2018
High School Diploma -
Ft. Wingate High School
Fort Wingate, NM05-1998
Skills
- Multilingualism
- Vocabulary building
- Navajo fluency
- Listening comprehension
- Task-based learning
- Student engagement
- Language resources
- Speaking practice
- Grammar instruction
- Interactive learning
- Online teaching
- Cultural awareness
- Language assessment
Accomplishments
- Improved referral procedures, resulting in more students helped and better classroom environments.
- Collaborated with team of Language professors in the development of College curriculum.
- Earned certification in level 3 of CRLA tutoring.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
Certification
- CRLA Training - The College Reading and Learning Associaton - Level 3
Languages
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Navajo Language Tutor
San Juan College
01.2018 - Current
Group Home Staff Member
Mosaic
08.2010 - 12.2013
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Marc Center of Mesa
08.2008 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Ft. Wingate High School
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