Elizabeth Araki

• Increased ministry growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.
• Increased participation in ministry events by creating fun, age-appropriate activities for children.
• Coordinated successful community outreach events, increasing awareness of the Children''s Ministry program.

1987-1989: Iroquois Point Elementary, Ewa Beach, Hawaii (4th)

1989-1991: Waimalu Elementary, Aiea, Hawaii. (K/6th)

1991-1994. Pearl Harbor Elementary, Honolulu HI (K/2nd)

2010-Present: Daniel K. Inouye Elementary: Schofield

(K, 1st, 2nd, GT, RTI, Mentor

• Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for children's programs.
• Led volunteer recruitment and training initiatives to enhance ministry effectiveness.
• Coordinated events and activities fostering community engagement and spiritual growth.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively to support ministry objectives.
• Increased the number of Volunteers from 8 to 60+
• Grew the number of children, ranging in age from infants to 6th grade, from about 25 to over 100 on a given Sunday, with larger events such as V.B.S, and community outreaches exceeding 150 particiipants.

• Relocated to Florida to help New Life Christian Fellowship start a school. In our first year, we serviced over 1000 students ranging from Preschool through 12th grade
• Assisted with hiring and curriculum development,
• 6th grade teacher (Bible and history)
• Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student engagement and motivation.
• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
• Chapel speaker
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
• Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure academic success.
• Collaborated with colleagues to refine teaching strategies and improve classroom management.

• Regular Chapel Speaker
• Coordinated student outreach opportunities at the Harvest Center
• Hosted a regional 3 day conference for Student Leaders
• Speaker at the regional ACSI conference in Phoenix, AZ
• 4th and 6th grade teacher
• Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies and technology integration.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
• Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
• Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
• Boosted student reading comprehension with targeted literacy interventions.