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Stephanie Bacon-Henry

Box Elder

Summary

Instructional leader and elementary educator with demonstrated experience in program development, staff coordination, and student support systems. Skilled in leading culturally responsive practices, improving student engagement, and building strong relationships with families and communities. Currently pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership with a Principal Endorsement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Rocky Boy Schools
Box Elder, MT, USA
01.2018
  • Maintained instructional continuity across multiple classrooms and grade levels
  • Implemented classroom management systems aligned with school expectations
  • Supported student engagement through hands-on and collaborative learning

3rd Grade Teacher

Rocky Boy Schools
Box Elder, MT, USA
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead classroom instruction using data-driven and culturally responsive practices
  • Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions and interventions
  • Create structured, engaging learning environments that support student growth
  • Collaborate with colleagues and families to improve student outcomes
  • Provide mentorship and support to students with academic and behavioral needs

Summer Apprenticeship Program Supervisor

Rocky Boy Health Center
Box Elder, MT, USA
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led program operations including staff scheduling, supervision, and workflow coordination
  • Oversaw employee performance and provided ongoing coaching and feedback
  • Coordinated cross-department collaboration to strengthen program delivery
  • Developed reports and communicated program outcomes to leadership
  • Designed and facilitated events to improve staff engagement and retention

Native Connections Grant Assistant/BHA

Rocky Boy Health Center
Box Elder, MT, USA
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Directed implementation of a grant-funded student mental health initiative
  • Built partnerships between school staff, families, and healthcare providers
  • Developed systems for student check-ins, referrals, and service coordination
  • Ensured compliance with grant requirements and reporting expectations
  • Advocated for culturally responsive, relationship-based student support practices

Head Teacher – Cree Immersion Program

Rocky Boy Schools
Box Elder, MT, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Led classroom implementation of language immersion and cultural instruction
  • Designed learning experiences that integrated Indigenous knowledge and identity
  • Monitored student progress and communicated outcomes to families
  • Modeled culturally sustaining teaching practices

Education

M.D. - Educational Leadership (Principal Endorsement)

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Stone Child College
01-2023

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Stone Child College
01-2009

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Program Development & Oversight
  • Staff Supervision & Coaching
  • Data-Informed Decision Making
  • Culturally Responsive Leadership
  • Indigenous Education Advocacy
  • Relationship-Based Systems
  • Family & Community Engagement

Certification

  • State of Montana Licensed Elementary Educator
  • QPR Institute
  • Living Works ASIST
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Adults Working with Native Youth (AWNY)

Instructional Experience

  • 3rd Grade Teacher, Rocky Boy Schools, Box Elder, MT, 2022-01-01, Present, Lead classroom instruction using data-driven and culturally responsive practices, Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions and interventions, Create structured, engaging learning environments that support student growth, Collaborate with colleagues and families to improve student outcomes, Provide mentorship and support to students with academic and behavioral needs
  • Head Teacher – Cree Immersion Program, Rocky Boy Schools, Box Elder, MT, 2018-01-01, 2019-01-01, Led classroom implementation of language immersion and cultural instruction, Designed learning experiences that integrated Indigenous knowledge and identity, Monitored student progress and communicated outcomes to families, Modeled culturally sustaining teaching practices
  • Substitute Teacher, Rocky Boy Schools, Box Elder, MT, 2018-01-01, 2018-12-31, Maintained instructional continuity across multiple classrooms and grade levels, Implemented classroom management systems aligned with school expectations, Supported student engagement through hands-on and collaborative learning

Languages

Cree Language
Professional Working

Timeline

Summer Apprenticeship Program Supervisor

Rocky Boy Health Center
01.2024 - 01.2025

3rd Grade Teacher

Rocky Boy Schools
01.2022 - Current

Native Connections Grant Assistant/BHA

Rocky Boy Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2023

Substitute Teacher

Rocky Boy Schools
01.2018

Head Teacher – Cree Immersion Program

Rocky Boy Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Stone Child College

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Stone Child College

M.D. - Educational Leadership (Principal Endorsement)

Montana State University
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