Cory Simon
Aiea,Hawaii
Summary
A dedicated educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand their knowledge base. An industrious educator with a solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students by implementing a diverse pedagogy with supplemental intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Faculty
Maryknoll School
1526 Alexander Street, Honolulu, HI 96822
08.2019 - Current
- AP US Government & Politics, Hawaiian History, and Sociology teacher.
- Inspired academic success based on the belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Strong proponent that relationships are the most valuable aspect of successful teaching.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
Campus Minister
Saint Louis School
3142 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated, planned, and organized day and overnight retreat programs for grades 5 to 12.
- Assists in executing school-wide Masses. Worked with students and faculty to implement activities and events that help build community within the school.
- Co-coordinator of the LIFE team, assisting in planning and implementing faith-sharing, leadership, and community service projects.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Executive Assistant
Cultural Surveys Hawaii
P.O. Box 1114, Kailua, HI 96734
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
- Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation.
- Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers.
- Supported project managers through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings.
- Assist in cultural and historical background research for Cultural Impact Assessments.
Afterschool Care Leader
Maryknoll School
1526 Alexander Street, Honolulu, HI 96822
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted in developing after-school tutoring program to teach students.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
Administrative Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Saint Louis School
3142 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Monitored and supervised operation of the library facility when school was not in need of substitute teachers. Worked mostly as a substitute teacher monitoring and helping students with work assigned to them.
Student Worker
Chaminade University Campus - Ministry Department
3140 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Assisted in organizing and working different events held by Campus Ministry.
- Completed office work from creating and posting flyers to posting in different social media to get student involvement.
- Assisted in implementing school masses as well as retreat programs done by Campus Ministry.
Special ED Skills Trainer
Noelani Elementary School
2655 Woodlawn Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Assisted in working with special needs and autistic students.
- Worked with students on improving cognitive learning and social skills.
- Escorted students to their different classes and assisted them in assignments.
- Helped special needs students build relationships with other students and practice proper behavior skills.
After School Care Worker
Manoa Japanese Language School
2804 E Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Assisted in after-school tutoring and monitoring of students.
- Helped to organize school events that promoted Japanese language, culture, and arts.
Education
Ph.D. - American Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2030
Master of Arts - Pacific Island Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
2500 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 9682205.2022
Master of Education - Instructional Leadership
Chaminade University
3140 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawai`i 9681603.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History with a minor in Pacific Island Studies
Chaminade University
3140 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawai`i 9681605.2013
Skills
- Organized and detailed
- Culturally-sensitive
- Team player
- Reliable
- Critical thinker
- Quality-focused
- Flexible and Adaptable
Affiliations
Member of Hula Halau Kā Liko O Kapalai.
Staff member for the ILH Polynesian Club.
Timeline
High School Faculty
Maryknoll School
08.2019 - Current
Campus Minister
Saint Louis School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Executive Assistant
Cultural Surveys Hawaii
01.2015 - 05.2017
Afterschool Care Leader
Maryknoll School
11.2014 - 07.2015
Special ED Skills Trainer
Noelani Elementary School
01.2013 - 05.2013
Administrative Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Saint Louis School
08.2012 - 03.2014
Student Worker
Chaminade University Campus - Ministry Department
08.2010 - 05.2013
After School Care Worker
Manoa Japanese Language School
09.2009 - 04.2011
Ph.D. - American Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Master of Arts - Pacific Island Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Master of Education - Instructional Leadership
Chaminade University
Bachelor of Arts - History with a minor in Pacific Island Studies
Chaminade University
Refrences
- Dr. Hal Hammett: President of Cultural Surveys Hawaii; Phone: (808)262-9972 Email: hhammatt@culturalsurveys.com
- Dr. Alexander Mawyer: Center for Pacific Island Studies Director, DPIS Chair, and Professor; Phone: (808)956-2670 Email: mawyer@hawaii.edu
- Mr. Dan Nagami: Vice President of Development for Horiuchi Pacific Development Group; Phone: (808) 650-4885; Email: dnagami@hpacific.net