Destiny Jourdain
Cass Lake
Summary
Educator with experience working with children and families, excelling in relationship building. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment while maintaining communication, mutual respect, and a shared focus on the student's and families well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Family Service Advocate
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
08.2024 - Current
- Develop lesson plans to engage students in learning activities.
- Assisted in classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate educational resources and technologies.
- Supported student assessment processes to evaluate learning outcomes effectively.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Facilitated access to community resources for families in need.
- Developed personalized service plans to support client goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
Teacher/Team Lead
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methodologies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment encouraging social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Teacher
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive classroom environment and enhance curriculum delivery.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching techniques and stay current with educational trends.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Lake Senior High School
Red LakeSkills
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Communication
- Community involvement
- Team building
- Flexible and adaptive
- Effective listening
- Family involvement
- Record keeping
Certification
- Family Service Credential
- CDA for Early Head Start & Preschool
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ojibwe
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher/Family Service Advocate
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
08.2024 - Current
Teacher/Team Lead
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
03.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
09.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Red Lake Senior High School
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