Louise Kaiwi
Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher's assistant 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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educational Teacher Assistant
DOE State Of Hawaii (Kapunahala Elementary)
11.2007 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Sales Associate
Torrid Clothing Store
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
DOE State Of Hawaii (Ben Parker, Heeia Elementary)
01.2002 - 11.2007
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Group Leader
Kamaaina Kids
08.1996 - 08.2004
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies and individual needs.
- Implemented student safety measures across program to minimize accidents.
Education
Associate of Science - Special Education
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI05.2023
Skills
- Multicultural Awareness
- Classroom Management
- Customer Service
- Lesson Planning
- Excellent People Skills
Timeline
Sales Associate
Torrid Clothing Store
01.2017 - 05.2019
Special Educational Teacher Assistant
DOE State Of Hawaii (Kapunahala Elementary)
11.2007 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
DOE State Of Hawaii (Ben Parker, Heeia Elementary)
01.2002 - 11.2007
Group Leader
Kamaaina Kids
08.1996 - 08.2004
Associate of Science - Special Education
Leeward Community College
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