Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Sunserene Mangarero

Kea‘au,HI

Summary

Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Skilled in language and literacy development, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational and creative outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs. Has a passion for helping children to feel confident and supported while maintaining a safe and fun learning environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

E Maka'ala School
08.2004 - Current
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
  • Facilitated connection with nature through regular educational outdoor excursions, enhancing environmental awareness.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
  • Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Observed children's behavior in-class and outdoors to ensure their safety.
  • Assist children in the bathroom, brushing teeth, making snack and serving lunches.
  • Planned, teach songs and dances and worked together with other teachers to make our may Day, Christmas program and Graduation Ceremonies.
  • Planned and created monthly calendars, Reading logs, and monthly family projects.

Preschool Aid

Hawaii Community College Children Center
01.2000 - 05.2004
  • Provided support during mealtimes to ensure proper nutrition while teaching table manners and social skills.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Curriculum planning
  • Training in food handling preparation

  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Physical fitness
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)

Certification

  • Up to date with 16 hours of DHS training for ECE educators
  • Food safety handler certificate

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in high intensity training and weight lifting for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Swimming, Fishing and Hiking
  • Coaching soccer
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Adventuring with the Grandsons
  • Gardening and Farming Chickens and Goats

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

E Maka'ala School
08.2004 - Current

Preschool Aid

Hawaii Community College Children Center
01.2000 - 05.2004

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Hawaii Community College
Sunserene Mangarero