Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Freddies on Main
References
Timeline
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Leah Buckskin

Cardston,AB

Summary

Community service professional with expertise in educational systems and crisis management. Proven skills in community outreach, case management, and program development. Achievements include implementing successful intervention strategies for at-risk populations and establishing robust support networks.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practicum Student

Kainai Board of Education
Blood Tribe, Alberta
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Guided teachers in managing classroom behavior and cultivating a positive learning environment.
  • Conducted research on best practices for student engagement and instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with staff to develop lesson plans tailored to student needs.
  • Observed and documented classroom interactions to assist in teacher evaluations and feedback.

Practicum Student

Blood Tribe Opioid Response
Blood Tribe, Alberta
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Referred clients to detox and treatment programs for effective recovery solutions.
  • Developed service packages for families seeking childcare and support options.
  • Coordinated and facilitated grief and loss support groups for the community.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Special Needs Educational Assistant

Kainai Board of Education
Blood Tribe, Alberta
09.1998 - 06.2019
  • Supported teachers in classroom management and lesson delivery.
  • Assisted in creating educational materials for diverse learning needs.
  • Facilitated communication between students, parents, and educators.
  • Organized classroom activities and maintained a positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student progress and reported observations to teachers.
  • Collaborated with staff to develop inclusive educational strategies.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Bachelor Social Work

Red Crow College
Blood Tribe
06-2025

Diploma - Psychology/Sociology

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
09-2019

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's High School
Blood Tribe
06-1989

Skills

  • Client assessment and case management
  • Crisis intervention and treatment planning
  • Policy development and group facilitation
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Community outreach
  • Document management
  • Presentation development
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Intercultural communication
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Networking strategies
  • Quick learner
  • Self-regulation
  • Deadline orientation
  • Performance enhancement
  • Visual communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Database management
  • Email and phone etiquette
  • Ethical awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Social media strategy
  • Learning assessment techniques
  • Self-directed learning
  • Work ethic and punctuality
  • Computer proficiency
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Enjoy my time in the mountains
  • Attending ceremonies and pow-wows
  • Golfing, Volleyball
  • Lawn care and gardening
  • Running
  • Yoga and meditation daily

Languages

Blackfoot
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Graduated from the social work program with great distinction
  • 22+ years with Kainai Board of Education

Certification

  • CPR
  • Siva
  • Brain Story
  • Violence Threat Risk Assessment

Freddies on Main

  • engaging with patrons
  • helping them with direction to getting help
  • advocating for them
  • feeding and giving out drinks

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Practicum Student

Blood Tribe Opioid Response
04.2025 - 06.2025

Practicum Student

Kainai Board of Education
10.2024 - 12.2025

Special Needs Educational Assistant

Kainai Board of Education
09.1998 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Bachelor Social Work

Red Crow College

Diploma - Psychology/Sociology

Lethbridge College

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's High School

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