Anjanette Parisien
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Knowledgeable Educator Trainer with background in curriculum development and instructional design. Strengths include ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs, implement effective training strategies, and promote continuous improvement in educational settings. Significant contributions made in enhancing teaching methods, improving employee performance, and fostering collaborative learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Saint Paul Public Schools
Saint Paul , MN
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Indigenous Education Specialist/Education Specialist II
Minnesota Department of Education
Minneapolis , MN
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Led the foundational development of Indigenous Education for All
- Worked collaboratively with Tribal Nations within Minnesota on a daily basis
- Managed grants and budgets for development of Indigenous curricular resources for the use by all public educators in MN
- Researched current trends and best/promising practices in education
- Created and developed assessment tools to direct project budget and tasks to determine needs across the state of Minnesota
- Aligned all work to the support of ESEA efforts by state and local educational agencies
- Served on the internal MDE Special Education and American Indian Education workgroup tasked with increasing accurate identification and supports for students with disabilities
- Supported districts receiving various Title funding sources, especially State American Indian Education Aid and Title I, II, and VI federal funding
District Program Facilitator, Dept. of American Indian Education
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis , MN
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed, implemented, assessed, and designed professional learning experiences and American Indian focused curriculum in a position fully funded by Federal Title II funding
- Researched best and promising practices in education, with focus on increased educational outcomes for American Indian students
- Trained over 1200 educators in best practices in Indigenous pedagogy and curriculum
- Taught Chemistry in credit recovery sessions
- Co-created and taught an American Indian STEAM summer program
- Supported Ojibwe and Dakota language teachers across the district.
Science Instructor & Gifted & Talented Advisor
Belcourt School District #7
Belcourt , ND
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Designed, implemented, evaluated, and assessed curriculum for Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, and AP Chemistry in a fully funded Title I position
- Extra duties as American Indian Dance and Drum cultural advisor for Gifted and Talented
- Extra duties fully funded through federal Gifted & Talented funding.
Instructor & Part Time Activities Coordinator
United Tribes Technical College
Bismarck , ND
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Designed, implemented, assessed, and designed curriculum and instruction for adult learners in general education and science courses.
Assistant Director of Academic Support
North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction
Bismarck , ND
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported districts and schools across the state in submitting reporting data for all federal and state funding using STARS
- Led the implementation of ND State Science content standards.
Science Instructor
Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates , ND
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Designed, implemented, assessed, and redesigned curriculum and instruction for adult learners in science and education courses
- Served on the Sitting Bull College Assessment Committee as well as collaborated on an Indigenous Evaluation Framework with a national science organization.
Science Instructor & Gifted & Talented Advisor
Belcourt School District #7
Belcourt , ND
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Designed, implemented, evaluated, and assessed curriculum for Physical Science, Biology, Advanced Biology, and Applied Biology-Chemistry in a fully funded Title I position
- Extra duties as American Indian Dance and Drum cultural advisor for Gifted and Talented
- Extra duties fully funded through federal Gifted & Talented funding
- Served on district wide Culture Committee which conducted qualitative research to determine district essential understandings for Turtle Mountain Chippewa
- Developed curriculum in support of integrating Indigenous history, language, and culture across and throughout all grade levels and content areas.
Education
EDD - Higher Education Administration
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN08.2024
Teacher Ed Core - Teacher Education
Minot State University
Minot, ND08.2011
MS - Educational Leadership
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND08.2007
BS/BA - Biology, American Indian Studies, Chemistry, Psychology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND08.2002
AS - Pre-Med Science/General Education
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND05.1997
Skills
- Collaborative Teambuilder
- Staff training and mentoring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Performance Improvements
- Project development and lifecycle
- Advanced problem solving
- Cross-functional coordination
- Change impact analysis
- Critical design review
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strong Communicator
- Experienced Researcher
- Excellent Data Manager
- Exceedingly Analytical
- Motivated Project Manager
- Solution Minded
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google, SPSS, Blackboard, Canvas, and other LMS
- Leadership trained
- Online Teaching
- ADA understanding
- Teacher Training
- Adult learning
- Multicultural education
- Higher education
Languages
English, Ojibwemowin
Publications
- National Indian Education Association (2022), Oklahoma City, OK
- Power in Diversity, Saint Cloud State University (2021), Saint Cloud, MN
- Minnesota Indian Education Association Conference (2019), Hinkley, MN
- National Indian Education Association National Conference (2019), Minneapolis, MN
- National Math/Science Initiative Summer APSI (2018), Dallas, TX
- National Math/Science Initiative Fall Training (2018), Dallas, TX
- Council of State Science Council Officers (2016), Maryland
- Indigenous Environmental Framework (2015), Fort Yates, ND
- QEM Fundamentals of Education Research for Faculty at TCUs (2014), Linthicum Heights, MD
- TESOL Conference (2013), Dallas, Texas
- NABE Conference (2012), Dallas, Texas
- Ron Clark Academy (2010). Atlanta, Georgia.
- Title I National Conference (2009). San Antonio, Texas.
- World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (2002). Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Association of American Indian Physicians Medical School Pre- Admission Workshop (March 1-4, 2001). University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Minneapolis, MN.
- Healing of the Nation's Spiritual Gathering (October 26-28, 2001). Shooting Star Casino Conference & Event Center. Mahnomen, MN.
Professional Service
- (2020) Curriculum Transformation Planning Committee, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
- (2015-2016). Member UTTC Diversity Committee
- (Aug 2013-July 2015). Member of the Sitting Bull College Assessment Committee, Sitting Bull College, Fort Yates, ND.
- (September 2013-2015). Member of the North Dakota Science Standards Revision Committee, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Bismarck, ND.
- (2010-present). Member of Turtle Mountain Community HS Culture Committee, TMCHS, Belcourt, ND.
- (2010-present). Co-Chair of Dedicated to Make a Difference Committee, Turtle Mountain Community High School, Belcourt, ND.
- (2008-2010). Chair of Extra Help Focus Group, Turtle Mountain Community High School, Belcourt, ND.
- (2008-2010). Member TMCHS Dedicated to Make a Difference Committee. Turtle Mountain Community High School, Belcourt, ND.
- (2008-2010). Member TMCHS SIT Committee. Turtle Mountain Community High School, Belcourt, ND.
- (2007). Member Science Committee. Dunseith Public HS, Dunseith, ND.
- (2006). Member Science Committee. Hopkinsville HS, Hopkinsville, KY.
- (2005). Co-Chair of the Student Success Committee. Brown Mackie College, Hopkinsville, KY.
- (2005). Student Success Committee Member. Brown Mackie College, Hopkinsville, KY.
- (2003). Embracing Diversity Team. Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND.
- (2003). Diversity Council, Bismarck State College Representative. North Dakota University System, Bismarck, ND.
- (2000-2001) Secretary/Treasurer of the University of North Dakota Indian Association, Grand Forks, ND.
- (1999-2000) President of the University of North Dakota Indian Association, Grand Forks, ND.
- (1998-1999). Treasurer of the University of North Dakota Indian Association, Grand Forks, ND.
Certification
- MN Teacher License: Ojibwe History, Language, and Culture
- MN Teacher License: Chemistry
- ND Teacher License: Ojibwe History, Langauge, and Culture
- ND Teacher License: ALL SCIENCES
Languages
Ojibwe
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Websites
- https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55db7ce9e4b089b992487c34/t/664d54b1ded2b057ff8a28f4/1716343989731/WhereWolves_EducatorGuide_SC0517.pdf
- https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55db7ce9e4b089b992487c34/t/664d5d35ced1fb4ba0e28e01/1716346194347/4EverythingIndian_Guide04_Sovereignty+and+Treaties.pdf
- https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55db7ce9e4b089b992487c34/t/664d5cd5fc254c3411590c73/1716346088941/5EverythingIndian_Guide05_Manifest+Destiny.pdf
- https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55db7ce9e4b089b992487c34/t/664d5bcdfc254c341158d0cd/1716345842591/1EverythingIndian_Guide01_Using+Appropriate+Indian+Terminology.pdf
- https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55db7ce9e4b089b992487c34/t/664d5c763cc41c4dec2ee743/1716345997199/3EverythingIndian_Guide03_History+of+Indigenous+People+Before+1492.pdf
- https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55db7ce9e4b089b992487c34/t/664d5b5f19aeb14cbbefaf7d/1716345731594/6EverythingIndian_Guide06_Genocide+of+Indigenous+People.pdf
- tpt.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/solving-problems-indigenous-knowledge-gallery/video-gallery-native-america/?student=true
- https://tpt.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/reclaiming-indigenous-identity-dance-video-gallery/express-way-with-dule-hill/
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Saint Paul Public Schools
12.2023 - Current
Indigenous Education Specialist/Education Specialist II
Minnesota Department of Education
05.2022 - 08.2023
District Program Facilitator, Dept. of American Indian Education
Minneapolis Public Schools
03.2019 - 05.2022
Science Instructor & Gifted & Talented Advisor
Belcourt School District #7
03.2017 - 03.2019
Instructor & Part Time Activities Coordinator
United Tribes Technical College
06.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Director of Academic Support
North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction
09.2015 - 06.2016
Science Instructor
Sitting Bull College
08.2013 - 07.2015
Science Instructor & Gifted & Talented Advisor
Belcourt School District #7
08.2008 - 07.2013
- MN Teacher License: Ojibwe History, Language, and Culture
- MN Teacher License: Chemistry
- ND Teacher License: Ojibwe History, Langauge, and Culture
- ND Teacher License: ALL SCIENCES
EDD - Higher Education Administration
Saint Cloud State University
Teacher Ed Core - Teacher Education
Minot State University
MS - Educational Leadership
University of North Dakota
BS/BA - Biology, American Indian Studies, Chemistry, Psychology
University of North Dakota
AS - Pre-Med Science/General Education
Lake Region State College
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