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Honolulu, Hi, Us

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Currently working with the Institute for Teacher Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on the Hawaiʻi Early Childhood Educator Excellence and Equity (HI ECE3) Project. HI ECE3 aims to develop and expand upon innovative solutions to increase compensation and create easier access to professional advancement opportunities for Hawaiʻi's early childhood educators across all settings, serving children from Birth through 8.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Acted as the lead guide for a class of primary school children (ages 3-6). Created physical and virtual instructional materials for Distance Montessori Education (DME). Conducted online group and one-on-one sessions with children, presenting Montessori materials suitable to their developmental levels and interests. Entertained weekly individual consultations to advise parents on how to foster a healthy Montessori environment at home.

White Plains, Quezon City

Performed all duties of an assistant to the lead guide in the children’s house (ages 3-6), including maintaining the cleanliness and order of the environment, record-keeping, and guiding children to choose appropriate work when necessary.

Contributing writer for several digital lifestyle magazines including CNN Life, TripZilla, and TripZilla Philippines. Also contributed profile pieces to People Make Cities, an organization that highlights the efforts individuals have taken to positively impact their communities. https://rayaesteban.contently.com/

Taguig, Bgc

Led and organized Think Before You Share, the pioneering Digital Youth Summit in the Philippines in collaboration with Facebook, Inc. Created a series of modules aimed at informing the youth on Media and Digital Literacy. Developed Growth Mindset and Project Based Learning modules for 120 public high school teachers in partnership with Globe Telecom. Conducted online coaching sessions with over 50 public school teachers and delivered two week-long training sessions with over 200 public school… Show more Led and organized Think Before You Share, the pioneering Digital Youth Summit in the Philippines in collaboration with Facebook, Inc. Created a series of modules aimed at informing the youth on Media and Digital Literacy. Developed Growth Mindset and Project Based Learning modules for 120 public high school teachers in partnership with Globe Telecom. Conducted online coaching sessions with over 50 public school teachers and delivered two week-long training sessions with over 200 public school principals and teachers.---About Mano Amiga PhilippinesMano Amiga is a school that provides children from low-income backgrounds access to international quality education (K-12), comparable with that of the best private schools. The school offers programs that promote values formation, skills and health development, and other services tailored to the needs of the community. Mano Amiga uplifts communities through increased student learning outcomes, improved access to health and medical services, and increased sustainable livelihood opportunities for families.Visit www.manoamigaph.org to learn more. Show less

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

Mentored students with major difficulties in basic grammar, reading comprehension, writing skills, and public speaking in English.

Kamuning Elementary School

Taught English and MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health) to 303 Grade 4 students for two years at Kamuning Elementary School, a high-needs public school in Quezon City, the most populous city in the Philippines. Developed and facilitated remedial literacy classes for non-readers and frustrated readers. Frequently organized field trips to 1) Philippine national museums and parks, with the intention of introducing Philippine culture and heritage to elementary school students, as… Show more Taught English and MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health) to 303 Grade 4 students for two years at Kamuning Elementary School, a high-needs public school in Quezon City, the most populous city in the Philippines. Developed and facilitated remedial literacy classes for non-readers and frustrated readers. Frequently organized field trips to 1) Philippine national museums and parks, with the intention of introducing Philippine culture and heritage to elementary school students, as well as 2) Philippine colleges and universities, to motivate elementary school students to complete their education. Co-headed the planning and implementation of Coordinates for Life (CFL), a project by Coca-Cola FEMSA that aims to develop the life skills of children and improve relationship and parenting.---Teach for the Philippines is a non-profit, for-purpose organization that aims to provide all Filipino children with a relevant, excellent, and inclusive education by enlisting the country’s most promising young leaders to serve as “Teacher Fellows” for two years in public schools throughout the Philippines. TFP’s hope is that, by serving as public school teachers, our Fellows not only contribute to the development of their students and placement school communities, but also grow their civic leadership skills and develop into life-long advocates for education reform. In this effort, we are joined by our partners in Teach For All, a global network of non-profits working to achieve educational equity world-wide, which includes organizations like Teach For America, Teach For India, and many more. Show less

Master Of Education - Med, Human Development And Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Minor In Education, Honorable Mention

Activities and Societies: Kythe-Ateneo, Musmos Ateneo, Gawad Kalinga, Ateneo blueREPERTORY

Education record

I was a participant in the Junior Term Abroad program, an initiative organized by Ateneo de Manila University that selects students.