Patty Doxtdator-Hill
Ohsweken,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.
I am a hardworking and reliable educator with strong ability in multi tasking and organization skills. Offering ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, effective time management and ability to tak initiative when necessary. Working knowledge and experience with Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Program.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Ohsweken, Ontario
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Emphasis on revitalizing Hodinǫshǫ:nih/ RoInonhshonni culture and languages, encouraging students to use language in everyday conversation, increasing vocbulary.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Owner - Operator
Pattycakes Kettle Corn
Ohsweken, Ontario
10.2011 - 08.2019
- Pop Fresh sweet and salty popcorn, and specialty flavors for special events, fundraising and custom orders.
- Emphasizing sales, marketing and business development, promoting our kettle corn business in the community and local area.
- Highly customer centered and excellent relationship building with local retail stores.
- Prepare, monitor and track revenues, expenditures monthly.
Educational / Behavior Assistance
Jordan’s Principal
Ohsweken, Ontario
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Provide one on one respite support for a student in Grade 3 with educational and behavior issues in a school setting.
- Develop and prepare programming and materials appropriate for student needs.
- Support parents, teachers, and educational assistance with helpful tools to assist clients with everyday living and enhance their educational experiences.
K-12 Community Engagement Specialist
Indspire
Ohsweken, Ontario
01.2013 - 02.2019
- Administrative duties including coordinating, implementation, logistics and budgets, policy and process, maintain forms library, cyclic review updating and revising processes and project leads calendars for "National Gathering Indigenous Education”, “Guiding the Journey Education Awards” and Soaring Youth Empowerment Gathering
- Active participation in committees and working groups, including responsibility for taking, distributing, and archiving meeting minutes
- Workshop scheduling, student group enrolment in Youth Soaring Career Conference
- Update internal and external contact lists for First Nations communities across Canada
- Coordinate "Industry in the Classroom" deliveries across the country, including delivery of orders/returns of evaluations and course materials, contract requests and cheque requisitions
- Plan, coordinate, recruitment, set-up, and assist with volunteers training, transportation, and accommodations related to Coordination of flights, travel, transportation and accommodations for award recipients, talent and presenters.
- Arrive at the venue in advance of the event to ensure all spaces are setup, and planning details are complete.
Exhibits Coordinator
Six Nations Agricultural Society
Ohsweken, Ontario
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Organized venue, budgets, judging and event timelines.
- Coordinated exhibitors, set up and tear down timelines and budgets for exhibit displays.
- Designed and maintained spreadsheets documenting exhibitor, judging and payment information.
- Assessed events planning services and related costs.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to displyaing exhibit problems.
Kindergarten Teacher
IL Thomas School
Ohsweken, Ontario
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Create a fun, warm and exciting atmosphere where children play and learn while strengthening skills in areas of fine/gross motor development, math, reading and writing readiness, and acclimate to daily routines and the school environment.
- Plan, develop, and institute educational activities that promote quality teaching in accordance to the Ontario Curriculum.
Event Planner
Awakening your Spirit
Ohsweken, Ontario
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Research, development and coordination of event.
- Collaborated in development of budgets, venue selections, posters and marketing.
- Supervised catering, décor, entertainment, vendors, guest speakers and key note speakers.
- Prepare a final report including budgetary and financial information.
Behavior Therapist
Six Nations Health Services (Therapy Services)
Ohsweken, Ontario
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Provide one on one therapy for children with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum disorder and behavior issues in a school setting.
- Develop and prepare programming and materials appropriate for behavior therapy.
- Support parents, teachers, and educational assistance with helpful tools to assist clients with everyday living and enhance their educational experiences.
Board Member
Everlasting Tree School
Ohsweken, Ontario
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted with funding applications for funding for school expenses and programming for Mohawk Immersion Waldorf education school.
- Assist with budget forecasting for the school of the academic year.
Develop the Incorporation documentation to apply for Private School affiliation. - Developing parent handbook and policies for students, teachers and parents for the first year of operation of the school.
Event Coordinator
Pen Pal Gathering
Ohsweken, Ontario
01.2011 - 05.2011
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- Coordinating meetings, establishing the pen pal pairing for 50 classrooms, 1800 pen pals between on reserve and off reserve students.
- Coordinate the Gathering of 1800 students, teachers, parents at McMaster University, Iroquois National Game.
- Event planner for 1200 students attending Tim Horton's Camp with entertainment, activities and crafts.
- Create volunteer package and organize volunteers to assist with the day.
- Contact vendors and coordinate Art in the Sky Photography illustrating Mother Earth and the tree of peace.
- Assist with preparing budget and feedback report from evaluations received from teachers, parents, volunteers and committee members.
Event Coordinator
Building the Cultural Gap Conference, Native Women's Centre
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Attended meetings to gain an understanding of programs and services offered by the Native Women's Centre.
- Assist with event organization, including site selection, securing speakers, promotion.
- Develop a detailed program with Biographies and Speaker Summaries.
- Assist with marketing campaign for Native Women's Half Way House.
- Work within budget and generate revenue for Native Women's Centre to assist with outreach programs.
Event Coordinator
Indigenous Knowledge Symposium
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Attended marketing meetings to gain an understanding of programs and objectives.
- Coordinated the food and beverage service for the event.
- Assist with event organization, including site selection, securing speakers, promotion.
- Plan and execute a trade show.
Education Counsellor
Saugeen First Nation Education Department, Saugeen First Nation
Southampton, Ontario
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Support for students Grade 6-12 to achieve full potential, offering day trips and career presentations to assist first nation youth in accessing opportunities within their communities.
- Recruit students to attend workshops that promote employment, confidence, empowerment and self confidence.
- Coordinate all forms necessary for events, including agendas, registration forms, waiver forms and photo consent forms.
- Prepares and maintains accurate student records.
- One on one career counseling for first nations students from Grades 6 - 12 at risk of dropping out.
- Plan a 2 day workshop with Turtle Concepts to build confidence, empower, and promote self esteem to the youth at Saugeen First Nation.
Event Coordinator
PattycakesRoInonhshonniDoxtdatordisplayingvocabularyYouth Employment Coordination, Saugeen First Nation
Southampton, Ontario
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Confirmed and booked and negotiated contracts with speakers.
- Recruit students to attend employment empowerment workshops.
- Coordinated the food and beverage, provided healthy and nutritious menu options.
Education Counselor
Grand River Post-Secondary Education Office
Ohsweken, Ontario
01.1993 - 12.1999
- Prepare and maintains, update, accurate students records.
- Ensure all applications, budgets and requested documents are submitted and with deadlines.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
Certificate - Event Management
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario06.2010
Bachelor of Education - Education, Primary / Junior
Brock University
St Catherines, ON 06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Sociology
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario06.1992
Skills
- Familiarity with the postsecondary education sector in Ontario, especially the Indigenous Institutes sector
- Convergent and divergent thinking in identifying, analyzing, and proposing responses to complex policy, program, and operational issues; and a high degree of conceptual rigor and analytic ability in synthesizing multiple sources of data and information
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility in learning new program areas or approaches, and willingness to undertake additional training and professional development
- Sound interpersonal skills including communication, organization, negotiation, and professional judgement
- Ability to work under pressure and manage schedules, portfolios, and timelines, to meet demanding deadlines
- Capacity to work both independently and in a team setting
- Programs, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications, on the Windows 2010 (or later) operating system
- Scholarships and grants exploration
- High level Organization skills
- A general and current knowledge of Hodinǫshǫ:nih history, culture, values, contemporary issues, community priorities, and stakeholders
Volunteer Experience
- Six Nations Agricultural Society, Six Nations Fall Fair, Exhibit coordinator, 2017-2019
- Leader, Sparks Girl Guides of Canada, 1st Six Nations Girl Guides, 2007-2013
- Six Nations Pageant Ambassador, Six Nations Fall Fair, Ohsweken, ON 2013
- Event Coordinator, Indigenous Knowledge Symposium, Six Nations Polytechnic, 2009
Technical Skills
- Expert Level of: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Smartboard Technology
- Working knowledge of MAC including ipad, iphoto and pages
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
10.2019 - 01.2024
Educational / Behavior Assistance
Jordan’s Principal
02.2019 - 06.2019
Exhibits Coordinator
Six Nations Agricultural Society
04.2017 - 01.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
IL Thomas School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Event Planner
Awakening your Spirit
03.2013 - 07.2013
K-12 Community Engagement Specialist
Indspire
01.2013 - 02.2019
Owner - Operator
Pattycakes Kettle Corn
10.2011 - 08.2019
Behavior Therapist
Six Nations Health Services (Therapy Services)
09.2011 - 09.2012
Board Member
Everlasting Tree School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Event Coordinator
Pen Pal Gathering
01.2011 - 05.2011
Event Coordinator
Building the Cultural Gap Conference, Native Women's Centre
01.2010 - 12.2010
Event Coordinator
Indigenous Knowledge Symposium
01.2010 - 12.2010
Education Counsellor
Saugeen First Nation Education Department, Saugeen First Nation
01.2009 - 12.2009
Event Coordinator
PattycakesRoInonhshonniDoxtdatordisplayingvocabularyYouth Employment Coordination, Saugeen First Nation
01.2009 - 12.2009
Education Counselor
Grand River Post-Secondary Education Office
01.1993 - 12.1999
Certificate - Event Management
Mohawk College
Bachelor of Education - Education, Primary / Junior
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Sociology
McMaster University
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