Kari Kanakaole
Wahiawa
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper, and multitasker.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Saint Michael School
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Assist in Middle School
- Middle School Art teacher
- Assist in Preschool, Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, High School, Office
- Supervise students during snack and lunch times
Summer Recreational Aide
Waialua District Park
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
- Conducted rounds within facility and campus to facilitate safe execution of recreation activities and monitor participation numbers.
- Created lesson plans
- Group Leader
- Assisted kids in arts and crafts for ages 5yr-9yr
- Supervised groups during field trips and pool time
Teacher's Aide
Saint Michael School
08.2012 - 02.2022
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Participated in ECE classes
- Participated in school functions
Floater
First Baptist Preschool of Haleiwa
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Kitchen prep snack for morning and afternoon
- Opened playground and check for safety issues
- Relieved teachers for break during playground time
- Assisted in the 2 year old classroom
Sales Associate
Pioneer Ace Hardware
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Cashier
Education
High School Diploma -
Leilehua High School
Wahiawa, HI05-2004
Skills
- Classroom supply management
- Classroom support
- Student assessments
- Develops positive workspace relationships
- Well oriented
- Organization skills
Timeline
Summer Recreational Aide
Waialua District Park
05.2024 - 07.2024
Teacher's Aide
Saint Michael School
07.2022 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Saint Michael School
08.2012 - 02.2022
Floater
First Baptist Preschool of Haleiwa
03.2010 - 07.2012
Sales Associate
Pioneer Ace Hardware
03.2006 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Leilehua High School
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