Martina Desjarlais
Bonnyville,AB
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cree Language Community Coordinator
Alexander First Nation Education Department
10.2021 - 03.2023
- researched and analyzed member or community needs to determine program directions and goals.
- collaborated with different departments to develop new and effective resources for language learning for the community.
- work hands on with community elders and the youth council to ensure the language is being taught accordingly to all ages.
- provide Cree resources to different departments, the community and outside visitors.
- create and develop signage and visualizations for buildings within the community as well as community events.
- assist with the development of the communities language app, learning website, and dictionary.
- instruct evening Cree classes for all community members.
Educational Assistant
Kipohtakaw Education Centre
04.2021 - 06.2021
- demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations.
- promoted positive a learning environment, making learning fun and helping children feel safe.
- tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and promote academic progress.
- communicated student progress and concerns to teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
No Degree -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB09.2018
High School Diploma -
Braemar School
Edmonton, AB06.2018
Skills
- community resource coordination
- community relations
- community service programs
- progress reports
- Oral and writing communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- community engagement
- educational programs
Certification
- Class 5 GDL license 2021
- CWIS check sept 2024
- Crim check sept 2024
- vulnerable sector check sept 2024
- First Aid 2021
references
Jody kootenay, Education Director, Alexander First Nation Education
(780)916-1754 - jodyarcand@yahoo.com
Esther Giroux, Cree Language, Culture and Land Based Coordinator, Swan River High School
(780)516-0482 - egiroux101@hotmail.com
Timeline
Cree Language Community Coordinator
Alexander First Nation Education Department
10.2021 - 03.2023
Educational Assistant
Kipohtakaw Education Centre
04.2021 - 06.2021
No Degree -
University of Alberta
High School Diploma -
Braemar School
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