Teaching
Jan 2014-present University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Department of Ethnic Studies
Lecturer
Sept 2011-Jul 2013 University of California Los Angeles, Graduate Research & Mentoring Program
Program Coordinator
Jan 2014-Apr 2014 University of California Los Angeles, Information Studies Dept
Student Reader
Sept 2005 - Feb 2008 Homeless Prenatal Program
Bilingual Technology Instructor
Lecturer
- Taught Social Movements in Hawai’i 381 and Ethnic Studies 101; courses focused on Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific issues, Ethics and Writing Intensive
- Delivered face-to-face and asynchronous instruction using PowerPoint, multimedia and group discussions
- Integrated visual, kinetic with evidence based research into learning process
- Designed courses according to Connectivist, Constructivist, Community Theory, Behaviourist Instructional Models
- Assigned reading, researching and writing assignments on a weekly basis to scaffold into midterm and final projects; provided training in citation and trusted sources
- Assigned presentation assignments for students to share their research findings with the class to increase commitment to high quality work
- Taught Library Research Methods using different databases; led library tour to connect call numbers from databases to maps and to shelves
- Used Laulima Learning Management Software to post syllabus and course materials; utilized Calendar, Announcement, Discussion page and Grade Book features
- Produced online streaming video lectures using SnagIt screen recording software, Google Slides and voice
- Provided weekly feedback in graded assignments and course lectures
- Invited guest speakers to speak to issues in class
- Strategic partnership with Service Learning Programs to provide volunteer or internship opportunities to complement academic studies
- Designed mid quarter and end of quarter surveys to assess learning
- Conducted action-research projects on Pacific women’s peacebuilding and
- Conducted conference calls using Zoom and Facebook to collaborate for YouTube video lecture series project (Pilipinx Decolonization Process) to reach academic and non-academic audiences, and co-writing academic publications over Google Docs.
- Experience connecting online lectures to social media networks for public dissemination and awareness campaigns
- Edit photos using iPhone, Google Slides, Gimp, PhotoShop
Sept 2011-Jul 2013 University of California Los Angeles, Graduate Research & Mentoring Program
Program Coordinator
- Provided personalized mentoring and research instruction for first-generation undergraduate students in the Graduate Research and Mentoring Program
- Taught research proposal and research methods for students in the Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities disciplines; focused on arts students developing artist statements, portfolio and brands
- Coordinated student research presentations at UCLA Charles E. Young Library; marketed event to student’s home departments, personal networks and families
- Invited academic and professional experts to speak to class and host workplace visits
- Designed and delivered entrance, mid quarter, and exit surveys
- Developed flyers using Microsoft Publisher, and speeches to recruit people into program
Jan 2014-Apr 2014 University of California Los Angeles, Information Studies Dept
Student Reader
- Provided teaching assistance to core course: Ethics, Diversity & Change in the Information Professions
- Scanned and uploaded readings to course website
- Read and graded student assignments
Sept 2005 - Feb 2008 Homeless Prenatal Program
Bilingual Technology Instructor
- Designed and taught Spanish and English curriculum on Microsoft Office, online job searching and application, public speaking, and digital stories production
- Troubleshot and installed office software and hardware
- Managed in-house web archival system and organizational websites
- Edited website using Dreamweaver
- Performed desktop publishing with Microsoft Office
- Assisted patrons in Windows XP computer usage in technology center
- Acted as organization liaison in a coalition of community technology centers advocating for digital inclusion of poor and working poor
- Shot, edited and produced video history documentaries with survivors of domestic violence