About
Aloha and Kia Ora!
I am Shawnee from Hawaii and currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand.
I have a tremendous respect for all languages, but have dedicated my life to English in many ways as I ... love the beauty of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and wish to share that passion with the world.
As someone who has been a student for most of my life, and currently is a student at The University of Auckland, I understand the positive impact tutors can have on educational and life goals. I love being a part of the learning process and in-turn learning from my students as well about their life, goals, and experiences.
When I am not being educated or helping others learn, I enjoy baking, playing videogames, and traveling.read more
Education
The University of Auckland
Master's, Speech Language Therapy Practice
2023 - 2025
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language
2018 - 2020
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts, English
2013 - 2015
Experience
Adjunct Faculty
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Aug 2015 - Dec 2022
Teaching ESL integrated courses on reading and writing as well as speaking and listening online cour... ses. Students include international adults matriculating into undergraduate coursework. Primary responsibilities include development of online lessons and learning materials as well as grading assignments, assessing language skills, providing student feedback, and assisting students with their coursework during online office hours.read more
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Northern Arizona University
Aug 2018 - May 2020
Taught prerequisite composition courses focused on genre-based academic writing, critical reading, c... ritical reading-writing connections, and research skills. Responsibilities included class instruction, planning lessons, creating teaching materials, and assisting students one-on-one during office hours. Evaluated student work in terms of writing assignments, presentations, and participation. Students primarily consisted of undergraduate students including first-generation university students, language minority, and language majority students.read more
English as an International Language Tutor
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
Tutored university English as an International Language (EIL) students. Responsibilities included re... viewing, correcting, and assisting students with new language content and coursework for all EIL classes provided at BYUH. Attended weekly tutor training sessions and created tutoring materials.read more