NICOLE SAIKI
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Passionate elementary school teacher focused on authentic and differentiated learning that meets the needs of all students. Constantly works towards the goal of educating the whole child, and having students believe they are capable of reaching their highest potentials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Mililani 'Ike Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
- Experience in teaching 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade.
- Member of the school's Social Emotional Academic Learning Committee.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Created lesson/unit plans to correlate with state curriculum standards.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Provided a safe and supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Participated in professional development to extend skills and apply new learning into the classroom.
- Coach of students preparing for the Hawai'i State Science Olympiad.
Student Teacher
St. Andrew's Prep School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked with 7 students to provide individualized learning in all subject areas.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Created and taught creative unit and lesson plans aligned with the Common Core, Hawai'i Content and Performance Standards (HCPS), and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Worked in culturally rich classroom and community environments that provide positive, engaging, and authentic learning experiences.
- Constantly self-reflected on personal teaching experiences and students' needs to improve and grow as an educator.
Study Hall Supervisor
St. Andrew's Priory School
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised after school study hall for approximately 20 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
- Maintained appropriate and accurate records of study hall attendance, including check-in and check-out times for each student.
- Answered phone calls from parents and individuals in regards to students attending study hall.
Summer Fun Leader
City and County of Honolulu Beretania Community Park
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Instructed up to 100 children ages 5-14, individually or in groups while taking leadership over 4 junior leaders.
- Planned, instructed, and assisted in activities dealing with sports and games, arts and crafts, and music/dance in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Maintained accurate and complete records including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Education
Master of Education - Learner-Centered Practices
Spalding University
Louisville, KY07-2024
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2017
Skills
- Passionate
- Optimistic
- Collaborative learning
- Creative
- Recognizes students' needs
- Driven and self-motivated
- Technology
- Adaptable
- Classroom management
- Teaching for the future
Academic Accomplishments
- Hawaii Pacific University Scholar Athlete for Acrobatics and Tumbling (2014, 2016, 2017)
- Awarded "Louise Goodrum Award" earning the highest GPA amongst all tournament qualified athletes (2016)
- Member of Phi Lambda Theta National Honors Society for Educators
- Member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
- Member of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Mililani 'Ike Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
Study Hall Supervisor
St. Andrew's Priory School
09.2016 - 01.2017
Student Teacher
St. Andrew's Prep School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Summer Fun Leader
City and County of Honolulu Beretania Community Park
05.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Education - Learner-Centered Practices
Spalding University
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Hawaii Pacific University
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