Danny Arase
Captain Cook,HI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kealakehe Intermediate School, adept in fostering scientific inquiry and collaborative learning. Excelled in mentoring peers and boosting student performance through innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in team collaboration and flexible problem-solving, significantly enhancing academic achievement and student confidence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Kealakehe Intermediate School
07.2022 - Current
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and professional responsibilities.
- Promoted critical thinking skills amongst students through inquiry-based learning approaches within various scientific disciplines.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Boosted student achievement by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Yearbook Instructor
Upward Bound Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Provided students with scaffolded lessons to use online media tools to create yearbook pages.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Student Teacher
Hilo High School
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed place-based lessons focused on local and global issues and instructed 9th-grade students based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Created an optimal learning environment of inclusion that promoted the building of strong positive relationships.
- Utilized a variety of assessment strategies and developed criteria to assess student learning.
- Collaborated with fellow Freshman faculty members to create a vision and mission for future freshman academies.
- Collaborated with department faculty members to collect and analyze data to prepare students with skills needed to meet the biology end-of-course exam.
Upward Bound Tutor
Upward Bound Program
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Tutor high school participants with Algebra 2, College Prep, and Running Start BUS 110 Freshman Business Experience courses for the 6-week summer academy.
- Co-advise the leadership club with a mentor to engage students during the virtual summer academy.
- Empowered students by teaching effective study techniques that led to increased confidence in their academic abilities.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HI05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HI05-2020
High School Diploma -
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua, HI05-2016
Skills
- Teaching diverse learners
- Scientific inquiry
- Collaborative learning
- Flexible Problem Solver
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher
Kealakehe Intermediate School
07.2022 - Current
Yearbook Instructor
Upward Bound Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
Student Teacher
Hilo High School
07.2021 - 05.2022
Upward Bound Tutor
Upward Bound Program
06.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Hawaii At Hilo
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Hawaii At Hilo
High School Diploma -
Konawaena High School
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