Devin Nakahara
Graduate Assistant
Ewa Beach
Summary
Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in Hawaiian Language and Mele Hawaiʻi through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2043
2043
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2024 - Current
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
- Implemented robust data management strategies, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with ethical guidelines.
- Compiled newspaper articles from Hawaiian Language and English newspapers.
- Digitized many forms of media such as cassette tapes, and video.
Music Assistant
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with teaching music for Kamehameha Schools Song contest and Founders Day
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Assisted with teaching hula and oli to Papa Oli me Hula, Hawaiian Ensemble, and the cast of Song Contest Hōʻike.
- Helped to create shows and performances such as Song Contest Hōʻike at the Kamehameha Schools Song Contest.
- Taught students Hawaiian music in the combo setting (ʻukulele, guitar, bass)
- Tutored students for Hawaiian Language
- Participated in pre-production meetings to offer insights into potential improvements based on previous experiences with similar projects.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed a classroom of diverse learners, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Graded exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout the semester.
- Managed and updated course materials on learning management systems, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
Education
Master of Arts - Hawaiian Language
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Hawaiian Language
University of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
Honolulu, HIHigh School Diploma -
Kamehameha Schools
Honolulu, HISkills
Music Instruction
Rehearsal Organization
Classroom Instruction
Data analysis
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
undefinedTimeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2023 - 07.2024
Music Assistant
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
08.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Hawaiian Language
University of Hawaii At Manoa
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Hawaiian Language
University of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
High School Diploma -
Kamehameha Schools
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