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Proximity Learning, Inc.Special Education Teacher
Mar. 2025United States12th Grade Financial Literacy
Waiakea Intermediate SchoolSpecial Education Substitute Teacher
Jan. 2025 - Feb. 2025Assigned to 7th and 8th Grade ELA Lab, focusing on reading intervention and advisory support. Implementing Explicit Instruction strategies and providing classroom leadership.
Waiakea Intermediate SchoolSpecial Education Teacher & ELA Interventionist
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024Hilo, Hawaii, United StatesDeliver reading intervention using Explicit Instruction (Anita Archer model) for middle school learners. Manage IEP caseload for 14 students, ensuring compliance and individualized support.
Foster positive classroom culture, implement behavior management strategies, and collaborate with families and specialists. Monitor academic progress and adapt instruction based on learner needs and engagement data.
The College BoardSAT Testing Center Coordinator
May. 2023 - May. 2024Keaau, Hawaii, United StatesCoordinate SAT Testing Center at Keaʻau High School.
Windward Community CollegeInstructor & Course Designer
Jul. 2022Kaneohe, Hawaii, United StatesDesign and facilitate task-based, learner-centered online courses for adult learners in areas including Media Production, Arboriculture, Social Media & eCommerce, Web Design, and Google@Work tools. Lead virtual cohorts, create engaging asynchronous modules, and integrate active learning strategies to promote skill development. Provide personalized, actionable feedback within 48-hour turnaround, supporting learner progress and engagement. Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally responsive teaching to ensure accessibility for diverse learners. Coach adult learners in workplace readiness, digital literacy, and professional communication skills.
Kahoʻiwai Center for Adult Teaching and LearningInstructor, Educational Technology
Oct. 2021Kamuela, HIFacilitated professional development for teacher candidates, focusing on educational technology integration and learner engagement. Coached adult learners in building inclusive K-12 classrooms through technology and best practices in instructional design. Provided timely feedback and mentorship to support professional growth and confidence.
Keaau High SchoolSecondary Teacher, Social Studies & Reading Workshop
Sep. 2021 - May. 2024Keaau, Hawaii, United StatesTaught Modern Hawaiian History, Participation in Democracy, Reading Workshop, and Transitions to High School. Developed inclusive, student-centered lessons aligned with standards and cultural relevance. Used differentiated instruction and formative assessment to meet diverse learning needs. Created a safe, respectful environment fostering student voice and positive classroom culture.
Windward Community CollegeInstructor
Oct. 2020 - Nov. 2020United StatesWorkplace Essentials Series Online Teach adult learners using Canvas and Zoom with integrated Google Apps skills coaching. Remote Position.
Windward Community CollegeLecturer & Instructional Designer
Aug. 2020 - May. 2021Kaneohe, Hawaii, United StatesRedesigned Certified Nursing Assistant program for hybrid delivery, incorporating multimedia resources and task-based instruction. Taught college success courses for diverse learners, including incarcerated students, emphasizing life skills, goal-setting, and digital literacy. Integrated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to promote accessibility and engagement. Delivered clear, timely feedback to support learner persistence and success.
Windward Community CollegeInstructor - Health Programs
May. 2020 - Sep. 2020Kaneohe, Hawaii, United StatesDesigner, Developer, and Instructional Coach CNA Virtual Immersion Training. Remote Position.
Hawaii State Department of EducationSubstitute Teacher
Oct. 2019 - Sep. 2021Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesFall 2019 McKinley Community School for Adults
Spring 2021 McKinley and Kalani High Schools
University of Hawaii at ManoaGraduate Assistant, Learning Coach
Aug. 2019 - Jul. 2021Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesProvided academic coaching to at-risk student-athletes, supporting progress toward degree completion. Designed individualized learning plans, facilitated hybrid learning, and delivered timely academic feedback. Used goal-setting and positive reinforcement strategies to build learner confidence and accountability.
The Kohala CenterConsultant - Program Evaluator
Jul. 2018 - Feb. 2019Hilo, HIEvaluation services for The Food Basket USDA Community Food Project Mobile Market and USDA FINI SNAP Incentive programs ("Da Bus, Da Bux") through the design and implementation of a cloud-based data collection, analysis, and reporting framework. Remote/field-based position.
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