Volcano, Hawaii, United States
· Edited/Co-wrote a breakdown of regional food histories for the Islands and Remote Places USDA Regional Food Business Center, covering American Samoa, Alaska, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaiʻi. · Compiled a database of online climate-smart agricultural resources for Hawaiʻi farmers seeking to incorporate climate-aware practices into their agricultural ventures
· Co-Taught “Mauliola Movement” 6th grade physical education course with Lucas St. George (2023), engaging in direct instruction relating Hawaiian cultural values to modern fitness while enabling students to try a wide variety of physical activities, including rugby, soccer, basketball, swimming, CrossFit, and hiking. · Assisted Dr. Ron Englund with “Guardians of the Loko Iʻa” 6th-8th grade environmental science course (2024) in leading and supervising students in conducting fish population survey transects at Kumuola Marine Science Education Center
· Collaborated with social studies teacher Justin Jackson to develop and contextualize AP Government lesson plans, ensuring engagement and comprehension among students. · Taught lessons applying governmental principles to American cities and states, creating easy to understand connections between students and class material. · Developed lesson plan surrounding traditional Hawaiian social stratification and its shared elements with American government.
· Assisted with website design and module development for EA E-Learning online course series, which included courses on Hawaiian historical figures, basic Hawaiian grammar, and traditional Hawaiian food preparation.