Debra Callaghan
Wailuku,USA
Summary
Full-time employment as a teacher’s assistant. I love working with children and I enjoy the impartiality, patience, enthusiasm and willingness to participate wholeheartedly in classroom activities. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Hawaii Technology Academy
02.2024 - 05.2024
- I was an educational assistant for elementary, secondary, and high school students
- I assisted students with achieving their goals by encouraging them with emotional support
- My skills applied to the position include being kind, patient, loving and generous with my words of encouragement to aid in helping the students feel accepted and capable of learning
- Allison Trapp, Executive Director
Sales Associate
Lowes
03.2024 - 01.2024
- I Help customers find the materials to complete their projects and give them advise them on how to do it
- (808) 872-1920
- $14.00/Hr
- Tyler Wells, Operations Manager
Substitute Teacher
Cumberland Schools
01.2010 - 06.2010
- I was a substitute teacher from k-1 to k12 for the Cumberland School County
- I was a Certified Teaching Assistant
- (910) 678-2300
- $8.85/Hr
- Ruth Davis, SEMS Specialist
Food Server / Housekeeper
Gates Four Golf and Country Club
06.2010 - 03.2010
- I was a part-time food server for the banquet dept and then was promoted to full-time as a housekeeper for the Clubhouse
- (910) 425-6667
- $8.00/Hr
- Kevin Lavertu, General Manager
Education
Digital Arts - Digital Arts Major
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA05.2008
Classroom Education Classes -
California State University- San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus
Palm Desert, CA05.2002
Education - Sculpture
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI04.1996
BA - Graphic Design
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.1978
Skills
- Successful leadership qualities
- Inclusive Teaching
- Solution-focused
- Homework Assistance
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Behavioral support
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
References
- Jen Fordyce, 535 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI, 96753, HS SPED Specialist, Hawaii Technology Academy, (808) 268-6452, jfordyce@myhta.org
- Jessica Amante, 535 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI, 96753, 2/3 Teacher, Hawaii Technology Academy, (951) 440-5358, jessicaamante4444@gmail.com
- Sydney Parry, 535 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI, 96753, K1 Teacher, Hawaii Technology Academy, (402) 429-1418, parrysyd23@gmail.com
- John Sean Lester, 2124 Awihi Pl #203, Kihei, HI, 96753, Nuclear Engineer, Navy, (808) 264-1312, mauisean2@gmail.com
Timeline
Sales Associate
Lowes
03.2024 - 01.2024
Educational Assistant
Hawaii Technology Academy
02.2024 - 05.2024
Food Server / Housekeeper
Gates Four Golf and Country Club
06.2010 - 03.2010
Substitute Teacher
Cumberland Schools
01.2010 - 06.2010
Classroom Education Classes -
California State University- San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus
Education - Sculpture
University of Hawaii
BA - Graphic Design
Eastern Kentucky University
Digital Arts - Digital Arts Major
College of the Desert
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