Aloha,
My name is Sasha and I am in my twenties. I was born and raised here on O’ahu and live in the Kaimuki area. My mother is from Japan, so I can speak Japanese (I am not fluent, but can speak at a 4th-grade level and understand at the adult level). I am currently in the ED program at Kapiolani Community College and will be transferring to the UH program next year to acquire my bachelor’s in education. My main goal is to get licensed in both special and general elementary education so I can support a fully-inclusive classroom with a variety of students. When I was around 10 years old, I volunteered with my mother to help in the children’s care program at the local church every Sunday. This experience is actually what inspired me to choose my career path in childcare, which eventually led to education!

I also gained experience through my younger sister and her friends, who are 10 years younger than I am. I was the primary babysitter of her and her friends from when she was 5-12 years old for at least 2x a week. This past year, I have worked in an elementary school as a paraprofessional tutor and have supported children in grades K-3rd grade. This upcoming summer, I am going to be a Summer Fun program leader for ages 6-8, so I’ll be coming up with fun activities and games that I can share with the children I am babysitting as well! I love to draw, read, and paint, and I like to share these skills with children I am working with. I cherish the creative arts and wish to pass these skills down to the keiki so their imaginations can blossom. I also like taking the children outdoors to safe areas, such as the local park, and play games such as I Spy or a plant scavenger hunt! I love sparking innovation in children and getting them excited to learn. My priorities in any childcare setting are safety, respect, having fun, and being happy. I look forward to working with you and your keiki soon💕