Courtney

Lastiyano
TED applicant

FLC 7608
Durango, CO 81301
505.862.6670
cllastiyano@fortlewis.edu

Education

Zuni High School

April 2010, Zuni New Mexico.

University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch

Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Conducted College practicum working at the on campus Day Care center taking
care of infants and toddlers.
Fort Lewis College / Baccalaureate (In Progress)
August 2012 - December 2016, Durango Colorado
Receiving mentorship under the Teacher Education Program at Fort Lewis
College. .

Experience

Practicum Student/ Florida Mesa

January 2016 -Current Durango, Colorado

Third grade classroom, helping to introduce mathematical

strategies (Multiplication, divison and subtraction.) Viewing from
multiple perspectives and synthesizing information.
Practicum Student/ Park Elementary

August 2015 -December 2015 Durango Colorado

Cooperated with 2nd grade team and teacher introducing basic writing
skills, such as indentation, punctuation-proper grammar and spelling. I was
also able to work with ELL students to better understand the english
language.

Practicum Student/ Campbell Center

August 2015 -December 2015 Fort Lewis College

helped in lightening bug classroom with three year olds , learning to

introduce literacy and phonics in the early childhood setting.

Practicum Student/ Park Elementary

august 2013 - November 2013, Durango Colorado

Jumped right in alongside teacher in a kindergarten classroom to

implement classroom activities, prepare lessons and additional office

duties; copies, laminations and printing

Internship / Interpretive Services Unit

JUNE 2013 - AUGUST 2013 National Museum of the American Indian

Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C

Organized and facilitated activities for classes of twenty five children for
four hours of the day. Guided museum visitors through interactive exhibits
to increase awareness of Native American History and current events.

Basketball & Soccer Coach/ Zuni Youth Enrichment Program

JUNE-2011--AUGUST 2011/JUNE 2012-JULY 2012

Taught children grades kindergarten through second grade

basics drills and rules of both basketball and soccer through the
Zuni Youth Enrichment Program in the summers of 2011 and
2012.

Skills

Hands on, works well with team

Artistic; expressive.
Problem Solver-Works well under pressure
Tech Savvy
Presentation Technology
Videography

Community Involvement

Cadet, National Indian Youth Police Academy (2005)

Classroom Aide, A:Shiwi Elementary 2011-2012
Volunteer, LIVE EARTH, 2011 (National Museum of the American Indian)
Volunteer, Clerical Work, ZUNI DEPT. CORRECTIONS (Phone/filing/copies)
Little League, Zuni Youth Empowerment Program-Soccer Coach, Fall 2011
Little League, Zuni Youth Empowerment Program-Basketball Coach, Spring 2012
Native Health Initiative (2007-current)
Pueblo of Zuni Vietnam Veterans Organization, (Current)
Volunteer. Durango S&R Trainstation, Pumpkin Patch Face Painter. (2012-current.)


Education

Zuni High School

April 2010, Zuni New Mexico.

University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch

Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Conducted College practicum working at the on campus Day Care center taking
care of infants and toddlers.
Fort Lewis College / Baccalaureate (In Progress)
August 2012 - December 2016, Durango Colorado
Receiving mentorship under the Teacher Education Program at Fort Lewis
College. .

Skills

Creative Writing.
Hands on /Works well with team
Artistic; expressive.
Problem Solver-Works well under pressure
Tech Savvy
Smart Board
Document Camera
Copy Machine
Multitasker