Shunde Polytechnic University
(China, 2010)
Yaowawit Children's Village
(Thailand, 2012 - 13)
Intercultural Communications College
(Hawaii, 2013)
Hawaii Tokai International University
(Hawaii, 2015)
Hawaii Pacific University
(Hawaii, 2014 - 15)
University of Hawaii
(Hawaii, 2014 - Present)
Universitiy of Hawaii Outreach College
English for Specific Purposes
Hawaii English Learning Program (HELP)
New Intensive Courses in English (NICE)
Cultural arts-based education
Learning about culture, history, and diversity through song and dance.
ʻĀina-based education
Learning from the land and native cultural practices.
Cultural Exchange
Exploring cultures and history through field trips and conversations with local students and communities.
Service learning
Volunteering with fishponds, wetland taro patch, and non-profits.
Cebu Technological University
(Philippines, 2016 - 18 | Peace Corps Volunteer)
Kapiolani Community College
(Hawaii, 2020 - 22)
U.S. Embassy Algiers American Corner & World Learning
(Algeria, 2021 - 22 | ELP Virtual Educator)
Peace Boat
(Global, 2018-24 | Global English Teacher)
Rapa Nui National Park
(Easter Island, 2025 | ELP Specialist)
ELP Alumni Ambassador
(U.S.A., 2020 - 22)
Washington D.C. 2024
Capitol Hill 2024
TESOL International 2025
TESOL International 2025
Baking cookies for the first time ... an experience incomplete without chopsticks!
China (2010)
Learning about Christmas through classic ukulele jams and BINGO!
Thailand (2022)
Baking cookies for the first time ... an experience incomplete without chopsticks!
China (2010)
Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
(Thailand, 2022 - 23 | ELP Fellow)
Ready for our 1 year honorary assignment of sharing about ELP and recruiting new Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators !
Washington D.C. (2022)
Thai students sending messages of support to our Turkish Film Pals after the earthquake (with origami hearts that our Japanese Film Pals taught us)
Thailand (2023)
Promoting joy, community, and resiliency to counter the mental illness epidemic.
Thailand (2023)
Our five continent film festival - "Reel" connections that turned into real friendships.
Thailand (2023)
Celebrating the holidays and decorating the school!
Thailand (2022)
Exchanging films on culture with our "Film Pals" in nine countries and supporting our student cadets in Ukraine.
Thailand (2023)
Beyond stereotypes: Exploring the rich cultures, histories, and peoples of the USA through culture, stories, and dance.
Thailand (2023)