Lavenia Ongoongotau
Kahuku,HI
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Caring and compassionate in addressing and promoting positive educational experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sunset Beach Elementary School
Haleiwa, Hawaii
07.2019 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Student Teacher
Laie Elementary, Laie Hawaii
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- The level of learners varied so I have learned to accommodate the various learners through differentiation
- Able to learn and experience a whole school year under the supervision of a highly qualified cooperating teacher with years of experience.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Substitute Teacher
Windward District
, Hawaii
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Substituted for a wide range of grades mainly in elementary schools
- Long term subbed for several teachers able to get experience in the classroom setting.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Part-Time Teacher (PTT)
Kahuku Elementary Hawaii
01.2015 - 06.2016
- In special education where I worked with SPED and behavioral students in the upper grades
- Also worked in the intervention setting for lower grades for low leveled readers.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects.
Education
Post Baccalaureate - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI06.2008
Skills
- Lifelong learner
- Fluent in English, Tongan and Fijian
- Flexible and adaptive
- Effective user of technology
- Collaborative
- Creative
- Avid problem-solver
- Strategic Planner
Certification
- Hawai'i Teachers Standards Board License - 2019
References
- Nicole Yonamine
(808)351-5458
- Cyndi Banning
(808)371-0644
Timeline
Teacher
Sunset Beach Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
Student Teacher
Laie Elementary, Laie Hawaii
09.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Windward District
08.2016 - 08.2017
Part-Time Teacher (PTT)
Kahuku Elementary Hawaii
01.2015 - 06.2016
Post Baccalaureate - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
- Hawai'i Teachers Standards Board License - 2019
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