Punahou School

Teaching Aide

June - July 2020 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

Many of us have probably faced new challenges due to the circumstances of COVID-19. While I am no exception, I truly enjoyed working with the students through the PUEO program this summer because they exemplified resilience and compassion.

What I wish was different

I only wish I had been able to meet my students and work with them in person; however, I know that that was not a likely option at this time.

Advice

Online education and building connections are definitely hard given our new circumstances. However, it is very much what you put into it. My advice is to push to go above and beyond for everyone you meet because that is what will help everyone get through this time together!

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5th Grade Teacher

June - July 2017 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish I had done more research on child psychology and how to effectively interact and get the rules of the classroom across.

Advice

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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)

July - August 2018 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

I enjoy working at Punahou because of the students and available resources,

What I wish was different

A few small things in the lesson plans.

Advice

Teachers don't always teach exactly what they want to teach.

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Punahou Summer School Teaching Assistant

June - July 2018 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

The work environment was always very positive and safe. I really liked working with the kids and giving them the advice that I never had growing up.

What I wish was different

I wish that the pay system would be set up better. This summer was a transition from a paper to an electronic pay system, and it was a little difficult to make sure I had all my hours logged in.