Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Walking, Gardening, Sewing, Beading, Participating in various walks on Womens Health.
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Victoria F. Morning Falls Down

Wyola,Montana

Summary

I am an industrious and experienced educator and administrator with solid history of success in K-12 leadership. I am energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various aspects of school leadership. With each new professional experience I wish to gain new skills and knowledge in a very competitive job industry. Perhaps in the process, I can expand my network of professional acquaintances. I trust that any employer will not regret my performance and ability in meeting common goals.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Lodge Grass Public Schools
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

Superintendent of Schools

Pryor Public Schools
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Provided monthly budget, staff, student and facility reports to Board of Trustee.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to confirm quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Managed 22 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.1212
  • Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
  • Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
  • Directed construction and retrofit projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing $3.8Million project budget.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Provided training opportunities for teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed evaluations on administrative staff performance improvement and professional effectiveness.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal and accreditation requirements and student safety standards.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Coordinated and supported after-school programs and activities.
  • Adopted and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with local, state and federal staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Superintendent of Schools

Lodge Grass Schools
08.2015 - 06.2020
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to confirm quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Managed 22 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.1212
  • Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
  • Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
  • Directed construction and retrofit projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing $3.8Million project budget.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Provided training opportunities for teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed evaluations on administrative staff performance improvement and professional effectiveness.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal and accreditation requirements and student safety standards.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Coordinated and supported after-school programs and activities.
  • Adopted and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with local, state and federal staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Special Education Director

Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Adequately Allocated special education recourses to staff and addressed Special Education compliance throughout school year.
  • Coordinated special education services through frequent principal and superintendent collaboration and consultation.
  • Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of student disabilities.
  • Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
  • Trained teachers and support staff on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Kept SpEd program in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in students individualized education plan.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.

Superintendent of Schools

Lodge Grass Schools
11.2008 - 10.2011
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to confirm quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Managed 22 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.1212
  • Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
  • Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
  • Directed construction and retrofit projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing $3.8Million project budget.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Provided training opportunities for teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed evaluations on administrative staff performance improvement and professional effectiveness.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal and accreditation requirements and student safety standards.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Coordinated and supported after-school programs and activities.
  • Adopted and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with local, state and federal staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
  • Provided Monthly budget, staff needs, and facility, etc. reports to Board of Trustees.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Crow Tribal Administration
08.2003 - 11.2008
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Provided mobility and personal care support plan to students with physical limitations.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.

Director

Song Bird Day Care
06.2003 - 08.2003
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with Department Supervisors and Tribal HR to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist department heads with critical business decisions.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist department heads with critical business decisions.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.

Teacher Training Program Tutor

Big Horn Teachers
09.2002 - 12.2002
  • Worked cooperatively with Big Horn Teacher Training administrators, to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional progress.
  • Reviewed and provided feedback on student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Prepared students on quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge well rounded learning outcome.

Special Education Teacher Aide

Wyoming School District 1
01.1998 - 06.2000
  • Worked one-on-one with Children with special needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Acted as interpreter for during IEP meetings for parents who were of a the Crow culture.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.

Cashier/Receptionist

Big Horn County Electric Coop
10.1986 - 11.1989
  • General office duties such as: Office management, duties and responsibilities and Assisting the public.

Assistant Payroll Clerk

Crow Tribal Administration
04.1980 - 08.1980
  • Administered bi-weekly staff payroll and performed special calculations for commissions, reimbursements and benefit deductions.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
  • Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.

Education

M.D. - Educational Leadership

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT

Masters - Interdisciplinary Studies in Special Education

University Of Montana
Missoula, Montana

Bachelor Degree - Elementary Education, Special Education

Montana State University
Billings, Montana

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Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency, Montana

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Sheridan College
Sheridan, Wyoming

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Lodge Grass High School

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ILEAD - Educational Leadership

Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
05.2025

M.D. - Education Specialist Degree

Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
05.2019

Specialist Degree - undefined

2019

Sociology

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT

Skills

  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Parent Conferences
  • Teaching
  • MTSBA Training in Negotiations and Human Resources
  • Grant Writing
  • Classroom Management
  • IEP Development
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Community Involvement
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Distance Learning Platforms
  • Standardized Testing
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Instructing
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Core Curriculum and Standards
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Family Involvement
  • Title I Knowledge
  • Special Education
  • Middle School Education
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Learning Modalities
  • Multicultural Populations
  • Research
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Classroom Safety Practices
  • Academic Material Selection
  • Positive Student Engagement

Certification

MTSBA Training in Negotiations and Human Resources State of Montana Department of Justice: Privacy and Security Training MSU- Bozeman: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Knowledge in current trend of Technology Use of Google classroom Experience in School data base: i.e. Power School, Infinite Campus Experience in Labor negotiations Experience in developing budget for school wide Title Programs Rocky Mountain College Educational Leadership mentor program Interpersonal Skills, Supervisory and Communication skills Trained in Augmentive devices for Special Needs Students Certified COMET (Creating Opportunities in Mathematics for Exemplary Teaching) Teacher/Leader Member Special Education Leadership – OPI Recognizing Childhood Disorders in the School Setting Auerhammer Professional Services – Certificate of Achievement Oppositional Behaviors Training – University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Attendance Confident, Honest, enjoy working with public Transitional Requirements and Practices in the IEP Process: Region III CSPD – Montana Center on Disabilities Billings, Montana Certificate of Completion

Walking, Gardening, Sewing, Beading, Participating in various walks on Womens Health.

IM participate in various Women's health walks in my area. I am an Entrepreneur with my sewing and beading, I participate in local entrepreneur shows. I teach a Bible base addiction recovery for a group of young people at our local church. I am also a member of the local Women's Health Board. 

Timeline

Superintendent of Schools

Pryor Public Schools
07.2020 - 06.2022

Superintendent of Schools

Lodge Grass Schools
08.2015 - 06.2020

Special Education Director

Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools
01.2014 - 08.2014

Superintendent of Schools

Lodge Grass Schools
11.2008 - 10.2011

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Crow Tribal Administration
08.2003 - 11.2008

Director

Song Bird Day Care
06.2003 - 08.2003

Teacher Training Program Tutor

Big Horn Teachers
09.2002 - 12.2002

Special Education Teacher Aide

Wyoming School District 1
01.1998 - 06.2000

Cashier/Receptionist

Big Horn County Electric Coop
10.1986 - 11.1989

Assistant Payroll Clerk

Crow Tribal Administration
04.1980 - 08.1980

Teacher

Lodge Grass Public Schools

M.D. - Educational Leadership

Montana State University - Bozeman

Masters - Interdisciplinary Studies in Special Education

University Of Montana

Bachelor Degree - Elementary Education, Special Education

Montana State University

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Little Big Horn College

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Sheridan College

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Lodge Grass High School

ILEAD - Educational Leadership

Montana State University

M.D. - Education Specialist Degree

Montana State University

Specialist Degree - undefined

Sociology

Montana State University - Bozeman
MTSBA Training in Negotiations and Human Resources State of Montana Department of Justice: Privacy and Security Training MSU- Bozeman: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Knowledge in current trend of Technology Use of Google classroom Experience in School data base: i.e. Power School, Infinite Campus Experience in Labor negotiations Experience in developing budget for school wide Title Programs Rocky Mountain College Educational Leadership mentor program Interpersonal Skills, Supervisory and Communication skills Trained in Augmentive devices for Special Needs Students Certified COMET (Creating Opportunities in Mathematics for Exemplary Teaching) Teacher/Leader Member Special Education Leadership – OPI Recognizing Childhood Disorders in the School Setting Auerhammer Professional Services – Certificate of Achievement Oppositional Behaviors Training – University of Nebraska-Lincoln Certificate of Attendance Confident, Honest, enjoy working with public Transitional Requirements and Practices in the IEP Process: Region III CSPD – Montana Center on Disabilities Billings, Montana Certificate of Completion

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Victoria F. Morning Falls Down