Deborah Hagihara
Kapolei,HI
Summary
Aspiring educational leader with a passion for fostering student success and enhancing school culture. Eager to pursue a Master's degree in Educational Administration at Chaminade University to leverage thirteen years of experience in various leadership roles in the Department of Education in the State of Hawaii.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HICISL Intern Assistant Principal
Mililani Waena Elementary School
Mililani Town, HI
07.2024 - Current
TA Vice Principal
Waialua High Intermediate School
Waialua, HI
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated the coordination of teachers, staff, parents, and community members to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to inform decisions about curriculum changes or resource allocation.
- Evaluated teacher performance using established criteria such as lesson planning effectiveness and classroom management skills.
- Monitored student attendance records to identify patterns of truancy or other potential problems.
- Resolved conflicts between students, parents, staff members, or community members through mediation sessions.
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty to discuss current issues in education and develop strategies for improvement.
- Developed and implemented school-wide systems for monitoring student performance and progress.
Special Education and Math Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
07.2012 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Assessed student performance through tests and examinations.
- Evaluated instructional materials for effectiveness in meeting learning goals.
- Participated in district-level committees focused on improving instruction at the school level.
- Mentored beginning educators on how to effectively manage student behavior issues within the classroom setting.
- Maintained records of all mentoring sessions, including notes and assessments of progress made by mentors and mentees.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2013
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-1994
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HISkills
- Program Evaluation
- Prioritization
- Personnel reviews
- Community Outreach
- Interpersonal strengths
- Special Education
- Student Engagement
- Administrative Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Curriculum Development
- Process Improvements
- Policy and procedure development
Certification
- State of Hawaii teaching license since 5/2013
- TSAC from 7/1/2024
Additional Information
HICISL Intern starting 7/1/24
References
Available upon request
Timeline
HICISL Intern Assistant Principal
Mililani Waena Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
TA Vice Principal
Waialua High Intermediate School
07.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education and Math Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
07.2012 - 07.2023
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa