SAGE HIRASUNA-KAAUAMO
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Experienced and driven recent M.Ed graduate and certified teacher, with a passion for the arts and a talent for singing. Exceptional instructional leader, with an empathetic approach, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. Experienced with managing a classroom of nearly 30 students for over 500 supervised teaching hours, providing instruction and developing thoughtful lesson plans for children with diverse learning styles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Pearl Highlands Elementary
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Musical Director/Vocal Coach
Performing Arts Center Of Kapolei
08.2022 - Current
- Determined voice parts, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Selected appropriate repertoire for ensembles, considering the skill level of musicians and the overall vision for performances.
Paraprofessional Teacher
Manoa Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Summer Program Assistant
Manoa Elementary School
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Ensured a safe environment by enforcing program rules and addressing any behavioral issues promptly.
- Supervised student activities to ensure a fun and safe environment.
- Managed daily schedules and logistics, resulting in a well-organized and smoothly-run program.
- Enhanced student experience by organizing and implementing engaging summer program activities.
Education
Master of Education - Primary Education
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI12.2023
Bachelor of Arts And Markets - Music
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2022
Skills
- Modern Teaching Methods
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Vocal Coaching
- Musical Notation
- Conducting
State
HI
Zip
96818
City
Honolulu
Certification
- Licensed NASDTEC Stage 2 Teacher - January 2024
Timeline
Student Teacher
Pearl Highlands Elementary
01.2023 - 08.2023
Musical Director/Vocal Coach
Performing Arts Center Of Kapolei
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional Teacher
Manoa Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Summer Program Assistant
Manoa Elementary School
05.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Education - Primary Education
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts And Markets - Music
Hawaii Pacific University
- Licensed NASDTEC Stage 2 Teacher - January 2024
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