Leilani Arnett
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lufkin ISD
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Operator
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Tutor
Boys & Girls Club of Deep East Texas
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Law Office of Carmen DiAmore-Siah
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Assist Attorneys and legal assistants with office work
University Communications and Special Events Student Assistant
Brigham Young University Hawaii
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Works closely with the Executive Assistant and Director of BYU-Hawaii Communications and Marketing to support university priorities in the Communications area and assist in Special Events, Assist the BYU-Hawaii Special Events Coordinator in coordinating all events such as Weekly Devotionals, Commencements, School Meetings, Christmas Events, and etc., Make bookkeeping entries and maintains audit trail files, Files documents in appropriate folders or performs data entry task, Uses office machines such as copiers, scanners, and desktop computers, Performs other duties as assigned
Internship as a Legal Assistant
Office of the Attorney General
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Assist Attorneys and legal assistants with office work, Observe court hearings, Observe government meetings
International Development Field Trip
Brigham Young University Hawaii
07.2019 - 07.2019
Political Science Student Represent
Brigham Young University Hawaii
06.2018 - 06.2018
- BYU-Hawaii Washington D.C Practicum group selected to participate in a week of Practicum experience in D.C in learning about American government, politics, and history by experiencing politics first-hand and meeting with Judges, Senators, Ambassadors, Political Actors, Lobbyists, Agency Heads, Attorneys and Academics
Guide/Escort
Hawaiian Journey Theatre at the Polynesian Cultural Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Engaged in conversations with visitors to enrich their experience at the center and direct them to the theatre, Informed guests on information about the center and about Brigham Young University – Hawaii
Spotlight operator
Theatre Production Crew at the Polynesian Cultural Center
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Operated the spotlight equipment for the performers during the night show
Front Desk Receptionist
Millennia Hotel
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Engaged in conversations with guests that want to reserve rooms and answer questions regarding what they want to know about the hotel, activities available, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Brigham Young University, Hawaii
Laie, Hawaii04.2020
Foundation Arts Graduate -
National University of Samoa
Apia, Samoa01.2012
Skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Researching and analyzing information
- Can work independently or in groups
- Fluent in English and Samoan (reading, writing, speaking)
- Conversant in Marshallese
- Honest, hardworking, and adaptable
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Project-based learning
- Community involvement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Data-Driven Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Lufkin ISD
07.2023 - 08.2024
Operator
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2023
Tutor
Boys & Girls Club of Deep East Texas
08.2022 - 06.2023
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Law Office of Carmen DiAmore-Siah
04.2020 - 08.2020
International Development Field Trip
Brigham Young University Hawaii
07.2019 - 07.2019
Internship as a Legal Assistant
Office of the Attorney General
07.2019 - 09.2019
Political Science Student Represent
Brigham Young University Hawaii
06.2018 - 06.2018
University Communications and Special Events Student Assistant
Brigham Young University Hawaii
06.2018 - 04.2020
Guide/Escort
Hawaiian Journey Theatre at the Polynesian Cultural Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
Spotlight operator
Theatre Production Crew at the Polynesian Cultural Center
03.2016 - 09.2017
Front Desk Receptionist
Millennia Hotel
09.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Brigham Young University, Hawaii
Foundation Arts Graduate -
National University of Samoa