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Certification
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Sosan Ohsennenhá:wi Montour

Kahnawake,Canada

Summary

Committed to supporting community success through the development and implementation of cultural and educational programming. Experienced in facilitating team collaboration and administrative coordination, with a focus on creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Skilled in curriculum development and dedicated to preserving traditional knowledge.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Kahnawake Education System
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated a supportive learning environment, fostering collaboration and communication among students.
  • Analyzed student data and generated detailed reports on progress and performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives and educational standards.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Kateri School
08.2013 - 06.2019
  • Adapted and implemented instructional strategies, under the direction of classroom/resource teachers, to support students with diverse learning needs and individualized education programs.

Stained Glass & Beadwork Artisan

Stained Glassworks
06.2003 - 08.2008
  • Managed business operations and client relations, delivering educational workshops and custom designs.

Cabinet Maker/Carpenter Apprentice

Patton’s Woodcrafts
06.1998 - 06.2002
  • Worked within a team to produce complex cabinet-making projects, utilizing strong working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools.

Education

First Nations & Inuit Certificate in Education -

McGill University
Montreal, QC
01-2017

Ratiwennahní:rats Language Certificate -

Kanien'keháka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa
Kahnawa:ke, QC
01-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology

Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
01-1998

Supplemental Courses – Management Program -

McGill University
Montreal, QC
01-1995

DEC Social Sciences -

Dawson College
Montreal, QC
01-1993

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Program Development/Assessment
  • Kanienkehá:ka Cultural Competence
  • Strong Work-Ethic
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

Mohawk
Professional Working
French
Limited Working

Certification

  • DEP (diplôme d'études professionnelles) Accounting
  • DEP Interior Decorating and Window Display
  • Entrepreneurship Training Tewatohnhisáktha

Interests

  • Piano/Guitar
  • Gardening
  • Travel
  • Drawing and Design

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Kahnawake Education System
08.2019 - Current

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Kateri School
08.2013 - 06.2019

Stained Glass & Beadwork Artisan

Stained Glassworks
06.2003 - 08.2008

Cabinet Maker/Carpenter Apprentice

Patton’s Woodcrafts
06.1998 - 06.2002

First Nations & Inuit Certificate in Education -

McGill University

Ratiwennahní:rats Language Certificate -

Kanien'keháka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology

Carleton University

Supplemental Courses – Management Program -

McGill University

DEC Social Sciences -

Dawson College
Sosan Ohsennenhá:wi Montour