WORK EXPERIENCE - REGULAR POSITIONS
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1993 - Present
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Kamehameha High School, Kapälama
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Hawaiian Language Instructor |
1991 - 1994
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University of Hawai'i, Mänoa |
Hawaiian Language Lecturer |
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1993 - Present |
Kamehameha High School, Kapälama
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Hawaiian Language Instructor |
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| Description of Position:
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Hired in August of 1993 as a Hawaiian Language Instructor, grades 9-12, to plan and conduct instruction to achieve standard objectives of Hawaiian utilizing appropriate instructional methods; organizing time, space, and materials for instruction; maintaning a positive learning environment, with open and effective communication with students and adults responsible for students; fulfilling administrative responsibilities, and demonstrating professionalism in manner, relationships and personal development. Classes taught include Elementary Hawaiian 1 & 2, Intermediate Hawaiian 3, and Honors Hawaiian 4.
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Hawaiian 4 Neighbor Island Field Trips
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Over the past 3 years, the Honors Hawaiian 4 students have traveled to remote areas on the neighbor islands, such as Waipi'o, Ke'ei and Kohala on the island of Hawai'i, Häna and Kahakuloa on Maui, and Kalaupapa and Hälawa on Moloka'i. These trips provided a unique Hawaiian cultural experience that enriched the Hawaiian 4 curriculum.
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Hawaiian 2 Lü'au Project
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In Hawaiian 2, students spend approx. 2-3 weeks on a unit called Mea'ai Hawai'i or Hawaiian Food. They are given vocabulary words dealing with the various types of foods, as well as the terminology used to prepare the food. Students end the unit with a "mini lü'au", where they prepare certain dishes that we commonly find at a lü'au.
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Song Contest - Hawaiian Language Consultant |
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| Every year, in preparation for the Kamehameha Schools Song Contest, all of the Hawaiian language teachers devote their time to assist each class in learning the correct pronunciation of the songs that will be performed that year. It is a very difficult task for some of our students; however, when we are all there to assist them, the students are able to learn these songs well in such a short amount of time. |
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Song Contest - Music Assistant |
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For the past 7 years, I have assisted in teaching the music of the song contest songs to the various classes. I usually teach the alto section all the mass numbers, like the Doxology "Ho'onani i ka Makua mau," "Hawai'i Pono'ï," "I Mua Kamehameha," "Kamehameha March," "Kamehameha Waltz," and the Kamehameha Schools' Alma Mater "Be Strong...," as well as each class' competition numbers. I also work with the combined women, both altos and sopranos of each class once their individual parts have been taught. However, when Song Contest nears, that's when I put on both my music and Hawaiian language caps to help each class - all four parts - with their individual songs. It's a stressful time, yet filled with so much excitement and great music. |
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1991 - 1994
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University of Hawai'i, Mänoa
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Hawaiian Language Lecturer |
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Description of Position:
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Hired in January 1991 as a Hawaiian Language Lecturer for the University of Hawai'i, Mänoa. Classes taught include Hawaiian 101, 102, 201, 202, and 301.
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Highlights:
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Hawaiian Language Camp, Kualoa Beach Park
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One of the most memorable times I can recall at the University of Hawai'i was a 2 day, 2 night Hawaiian Language Camp at Kualoa. Students (approx. 80) accompanied by their teachers were required to speak only Hawaiian over the 2 day event. Workshops were conducted in Hawaiian pertaining to such topic areas as fishing, hula, hawaiian games, etc. |
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