Maika KCT Nagata

1072 Luapele Drive Honolulu, HI 96818 (808) 258-8441 maika.nagata@gmail.com

Employment:
Teaching
Punahou School, Honolulu, HI
Substitute Teacher: August 2014-December 2016
Effectively taught diverse subject matters in the math and science departments.
Summer School Eighth Grade Math Teacher: June 2016-July 2016
Taught Math Through Inquiry class. Provided students information and tools needed to become effective math learners, corrected any
misconceptions they had and empowered them to use a variety of strategies in approaching problems. Encouraged them to reach their
potential to succeed by fostering a growth mindset toward learning.
Malama Honua Charter School, Waimanalo, HI
Substitute Teacher: November 2016-December 2016
Taught Hawaiian Studies and Movement classes for Kindergarten through Fourth grade.
Palolo Elementary School, Honolulu, HI
Part Time Teacher: August 2014-June 2016
Taught Physical Education classes for Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Designed grade appropriate curriculum incorporating life skills
such as teamwork and healthy diets. Assisted in Fourth grade math and science classes. Advised the Mathlete Team and prepared them for
the annual interschool math competition and the Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools national competition.
Para Professional Tutor: January 2014- May 2014
Assisted in day-to-day activities. Prepared lesson plans and taught Fifth grade math. Tutored ELL students after school. Fulfilled STEM
Engineer role: explained the science behind using salt water to make ice cream and helped students design and improve thermal insulation
containers made from household objects. Prepared students for HSA testing.
Coaching
Punahou School, Honolulu, HI
Wrestling Coach: November 2013-Present
Head Junior Varsity Coach October 2016-Present
Head Intermediate Coach October 2015-October 2016
Assistant Coach October 2014-October 2015
Volunteer Coach November 2013-October 2014
Organized and conducted practice for elementary school children twice a week. Assisted intermediate and high school teams by helping the
students learn the techniques and skills required to wrestle. Developed ability to lead a group of people and organize a season long
learning schedule.
Assistant Judo Coach: March 2014- May 2016
Assisted intermediate and high school teams by helping the students learn techniques and skills required to do judo.
Volunteer:
Hawaii Federation of USA Wrestling, Honolulu, HI May 2016-Present
Assistant Coach:
Coached Team Hawaii, an all-star group of wrestlers, in two Olympic styles of wrestling, Freestyle and Greco-Roman, in order to prepare
them for the Vaughn Cadet and Junior Nationals in Fargo, ND.
Kawaihao Preschool, Honolulu, HI June 2009- August 2009
Student Volunteer:
Assisted teachers with various tasks while interacting with preschoolers in multiple activities. Learned how to work with children while
maintaining a fun and safe environment.
Education:
Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu HI
Candidate for Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education with Licensure in Mathematics May 2017
Student Teacher, Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School Spring 2017
Wesleyan University, Middletown CT
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Chemistry; and Science in Society May 2013
Thesis: Spectroscopic Probes of Transition Metal DOTAM Complexes
Punahou School, Honolulu HI June 2009
Graduated with Honors
Certifications:
American Heart Association: Heartsaver CPR, AED and Heimlich Maneuver Certified
USA Wrestling: Bronze Certified Coach
United States Judo Federation: 1st Degree Black Belt
Drums Alive: Instructor