Malia Tsuchiya
Honolulu
Summary
Dynamic educator and policy advocate. Expert in curriculum design and stakeholder engagement, I excel in transforming educational policies and fostering collaborative relationships. Achieved significant advancements in program evaluation and instructional strategies, benefiting educators and students alike.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
Hawai’i Children’s Action Network
09.2024 - Current
- Research barriers, best practices, and opportunities to improve recruitment and retention of ECCE workers
- Evaluate and monitor relevant federal, state, and county laws, regulations, and departmental policies
- Write fact sheets, issue briefs, and other materials to educate and inform a variety of audiences regarding ECCE workforce issues
- Educate policymakers, media, and community partners about ECCE issues in Hawaiʻi
- Develop policy improvements and funding for the ECCE workforce
- Coordinate engagement of ECCE providers and workers with state agency staff on ECCE policy issues and program improvements that impact the ECCE workforce
- Develop and maintain relationships with decision-makers, such as agency officials and departmental staff
- Build and sustain relationships with partner organizations and community stakeholders
- Gather perspectives and data from partners to ground and inform policy goals and develop persuasive messages
- Support coalition work to advance ECCE policy goals
- Collaborate with key partners to develop, expand, and enhance their advocacy capacity and identify best practices
Lecturer
Kaua’i Community College
09.2024 - Current
- Teach various courses in ECE online and in-person
- Prepare course syllabi
- Mentor and assist students
- Complete grades on a timely basis
- Attend faculty meetings and other duties that the supervisor assigns
Lecturer
University of Hawaii at Mānoa
09.2022 - Current
- Teach various undergraduate and graduate level courses in the School for Teacher Education–Elementary
- Prepare course syllabi that meets COE accreditation standards
- Mentor and assist students
- Complete grades on a timely basis
- Attend faculty meetings and other duties that the supervisor assigns
Instructional Designer
Hawaii Early Education Development Association
03.2020 - Current
- Design differentiated curricula for various educational settings
- Provide ongoing support to educators and parents in implementing adaptive teaching strategies
- Assist programs in meeting standards and requirements for licensure/accreditation
- Design or redesign in-person and online learning programs to align with standards and best practices
Workforce Development Specialist
University of Hawaii
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented activities and programs in teacher preparation, degree attainment, and compensation
- Provided scholarly expertise and cultivated partnerships with organizations and individuals
- Lead research activities and train staff
- Customized intervention, implementation, and evaluation activities
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated training curriculum
Homeschool Facilitator
Hawaii Early Education Development Association
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Created a dynamic curriculum and provided care for homeschooled and distance-learning students.
- Organized social-emotional learning opportunities.
- Implemented standards-based learning.
Lead Teacher
Manoa Valley Church Preschool
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Restructured curriculum to meet NAEYC accreditation requirements
- Implemented evidence-based teaching and SEL strategies
- Mentored staff in NAEYC and HELDS framework
- Created and delivered developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
Family Child Care Provider
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Created safe learning environments for children ages 1-3
- Provided developmentally appropriate learning opportunities
- Assisted family child care providers in becoming licensed
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Marianne Cope Preschool
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Supervised students while they were playing outdoors, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Engaged with children on anindividual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Pre-K Aid
Waiokeola Church Preschool
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Assisted with preparation of classroom activities and materials for Pre-K students.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise and redirection.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences, and keepingthe classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
Family Child Care Provider
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and upcoming events.
- Conducted indoor and outdoor activities that encouraged physical activity, socialization, and creativity.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Maintained records of attendance, meals served, naps taken and other activities.
General Manager
DBK Restaurant and Bar Waikiki
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
Education
Ed.D. -
Chaminade University of Honolulu
12.2027
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
12.2021
B.A. - Psychology
Chaminade University of Honolulu
12.2002
Skills
- Policy writing
- Curriculum design
- Program evaluation
- Instructional strategies
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Building Bridges: The Design and Delivery of Adult Learning Events in Early Childhood Education, Honolulu Community College, Honolulu, HI, 05/24
- Director/Teacher, Group Child Care Center, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI
- Director/ Lead Caregiver, Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI
- Director/Program Leader, Before and After School Care Facilities, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI
- Teacher, Association of Christian Schools International, Colorado Springs, CO, 05/18
- Early Education Professional, League of Christian Schools, Lakeland, FL, 05/17
- Teacher, Group Child Care Center and Homes, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI, 05/15
- West Ed Basic, West Ed Advanced, Program for Infant Toddler Care, 05/06
Publications
Pandemic Homeschooling 101, ‘Muthaship’ with Stephanie Lum, Hawaii News Now, 07/27/20
Presentations
- Advocacy to Action, Hawaii Island Early Childhood Conference, 09/14/24
- Advocating for Our Keiki, Kaua’i Early Childhood Conference, 02/23/24
- Early Childhood at the Legislature, 2024 Policy and Advocacy Training Series, 01/13/24
- Being an Advocate, Hawaii Island Early Childhood Conference, 12/03/23
- My Hawaii, My Voice, Multiple Locations, 08/02/23-Present
- Aligning Christian Values with Early Childhood Education Standards, United Church of Christ, Annual Leadership Retreat, 01/11/20, Honolulu, HI
- Integrating Early Childhood Education and Church Ministries, United Church of Christ, Annual Leadership Retreat, 01/12/19, Honolulu, HI
Timeline
Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
Hawai’i Children’s Action Network
09.2024 - Current
Lecturer
Kaua’i Community College
09.2024 - Current
Workforce Development Specialist
University of Hawaii
04.2023 - 09.2024
Lecturer
University of Hawaii at Mānoa
09.2022 - Current
Instructional Designer
Hawaii Early Education Development Association
03.2020 - Current
Homeschool Facilitator
Hawaii Early Education Development Association
03.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher
Manoa Valley Church Preschool
05.2017 - 07.2020
Family Child Care Provider
07.2015 - 05.2017
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Marianne Cope Preschool
07.2013 - 07.2015
Pre-K Aid
Waiokeola Church Preschool
07.2008 - 07.2010
Family Child Care Provider
01.2006 - 07.2008
General Manager
DBK Restaurant and Bar Waikiki
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Building Bridges: The Design and Delivery of Adult Learning Events in Early Childhood Education, Honolulu Community College, Honolulu, HI, 05/24
- Director/Teacher, Group Child Care Center, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI
- Director/ Lead Caregiver, Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI
- Director/Program Leader, Before and After School Care Facilities, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI
- Teacher, Association of Christian Schools International, Colorado Springs, CO, 05/18
- Early Education Professional, League of Christian Schools, Lakeland, FL, 05/17
- Teacher, Group Child Care Center and Homes, Dept. of Human Services, Honolulu, HI, 05/15
- West Ed Basic, West Ed Advanced, Program for Infant Toddler Care, 05/06
Ed.D. -
Chaminade University of Honolulu
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
B.A. - Psychology
Chaminade University of Honolulu
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