EXPERIENCE
Department of Education, Hilo — Substitute Teacher
August 2025 - PRESENT
Step into classrooms to support students and ensure a smooth, positive learning experience
Create a calm, respectful classroom environment that supports student engagement
Work with a variety of students, including general education and SPED (special education) students, adapting support to individual learning needs
Help students stay on task, complete assignments, and understand instructions
Communicate professionally with school staff to maintain consistency and classroom expectations
Follow school safety and health guidelines, including COVID-related cleaning and hygiene procedures when required
HI Care Solutions, Hilo — Caregiver/Office Assistant
May 2021- July 2025
Provided compassionate, respectful care and daily support to elderly clients in their homes
Assisted clients with personal care, meals, mobility, and daily routines
Built trusting relationships with clients and families through consistent communication and patience
Supported office operations including scheduling, calls, and client coordination
Worked with elderly individuals with varying levels of need, ensuring dignity, safety, and comfort at all times
Ensured a safe, clean environment by following hygiene and infection control procedures, including COVID-19 safety practices (PPE, sanitizing, and sanitation protocols)
Big Island Candies, Hilo — Seasonal Factory Worker
September 2024 - December 2024
Worked as part of a team to prepare, package, and present specialty food products
Maintained high standards of quality and presentation for customer satisfaction
Followed food safety and cleanliness guidelines in a fast-paced environment
Helped ensure orders were completed accurately and on time during busy seasonal demand
Followed workplace hygiene and COVID-19 safety protocols to maintain a safe production environment
Big Island Beauty Academy, Kailua-Kona — Esthetics Student/Employee
July 2023 - January 2024
Provided skincare and beauty services under instructor supervision in a client-facing setting
Greeted clients, explained services, and ensured a comfortable experience
Practiced strong customer service skills through communication, care, and professionalism
Maintained clean, sanitized workstations and followed strict hygiene standards
Followed infection control and COVID-19 safety protocols in all client services
Target, Kailua-Kona — Sales Associate
May 2021 - September 2021
Assisted customers with product questions, locating items, and completing purchases
Delivered friendly, helpful customer service in a busy retail environment
Operated cash register and handled transactions accurately and efficiently
Restocked shelves and ensured merchandise was organized and presentable
Followed store safety and COVID-19 procedures including cleaning, masking, and customer flow support
Tj Maxx, Hilo — Seasonal Sales Associate
October 2020- January 2021
Provided customer assistance on the sales floor and at checkout
Helped customers find products and complete purchases with a positive experience
Maintained clean, organized shelves and fitting room areas
Supported high-volume holiday shopping periods with teamwork and efficiency
Followed store health and COVID-19 safety procedures including sanitation and customer spacing guidelines
VI Resorts, Punalu’u — Laundry Attendant
November 2018 - May 2019
Ensured clean, fresh linens and towels were prepared for guest use
Worked efficiently behind the scenes to support housekeeping and guest satisfaction
Maintained cleanliness and organization of laundry operations
Followed strict hygiene and sanitation procedures to meet guest safety standards
Supported overall resort operations in a team-oriented environment
EDUCATION
Big Island Beauty Academy, Kailua-Kona — Esthetics Certificate
July 2023 - January 2024
Ka’ū High School, Pahala — High School Diploma
August 2015 - May 2019
CERTIFICATES
CPR/First Aid Certificate
RBT Certificate
Substitute Teaching Certificate
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