Candidates

Nalani Hee-Aki

Master of Arts in Teaching

Nalani Hee-Aki

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Endorsements

Multiple Subjects

Teaching Strengths

  • Classroom management
  • Multicultural education
  • Technology integration
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Building and fostering positive relationships with students and parents
  • Planning and organization

Education

  • Oregon State University, BS (human development)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

Does technology help or hinder teaching?

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Bush Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum

  • Bush Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

Other Experience

  • Basketball coach, mentor and after school supervisor: Boys and Girls Club
  • Co-teacher: Bates Pre-School - (ECE Practicum) with four other students
  • Teacher assistant: Corvallis Community Center, in toddler room

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Reynita Mendez, Bush Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Tanya Hauck, Bush Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

University Supervisors

  • Linda Lesh, llesh@willamette.edu
  • Shelley Lucas, slucas@willamette.edu