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Toka Toka

Tepuka, Nikao,Rarotonga

Summary

My name is Toka Toka and I hail from the Island of Manihiki located in the northern waters of the Cook Islands. I am an active individual who enjoys playing vollyeball, ping pong, and also loves to have quality time with my family and friends.

As a young boy, I have always dreamed to one day become a teacher because I want to teach children our Cook Islands language and culture as I am passionate about it.

I am well known throughout the Pacific as a fashion designer and it is one of the talents that I will utilize in my teaching career. I am a hard working, reliable and trustworthy person. I believe in God as he is the center of my life, and he leads the way in everything I do.

Furthermore, I am also a singer, composer, and choreographer.

I was the Choreographer for the Manihiki Team for Te Maeva Nui in 2018, and Pukapuka Team 2019.

Also in 2019, I was the the youngest winner for Te MIre Atu Cook Islands National song composition, first time winning all the awards against Cook Islands popular artists such as Papatua Papatua, Jon Jonassen, Diya Jonassen, Velera Taripo and more.


I am a Proud Cook Islander! I am a Proud Te Fuinga O Niva boy!

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Support Teacher

Apii Nikao
Nikao
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Initiated tutoring sessions with students, improving grades.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Assessed and looked after students by working closely with staff and efficiently planning and coordinating work.

Concurrent Teacher

Ministry of Education
Nikao
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
  • Created effective and positive environment targeting individual student success while instructing staff members about teaching.
  • Fostered successful instructional environment for individual student achievement and goal attainment.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
  • Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
  • Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.

Teacher Aide - Apii Nikao

Ministry of Education
NIkao
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
  • One on one teaching and learning with special need students.
  • Responsible for one student teaching and learning.

Bartender, Waiter

On The Beach Restaurant and Bar
Arorangi
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

CEO - Cook Islands Northern Group Students Org

Student at Tereora College (Business Class L3)
Nikao
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Built productive relationships with partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.

Education

Education

University of The South Pacific
Nikao, Rarotonga
01.2019 - Current

Tereora College Level 3
Nikao
01.2016 - 12.2016

Accomplishments

  • Te Mire Atu Overall Winner 2019 (20 years old)
  • Choreographer for Tekoha Shortland - Winner for Te Mire Ura 2019
  • Choreographer 2019 - Pukapuka TMN (A grade Team)
  • Scholarship to Fiji USP 2019
  • Teacher for Cook Islands ESOL- Porirua College 2020
  • Fashion Designer at Aku Yanga Fashion Show October 2020
  • Director/Creator & Fashion Designer for Rakei Toa Fashion Show in December 2020
  • Received an invitation to attend London Pacific Fashion Show 2024

Interests

Music, fishing, weaving (crafts)

Timeline

Support Teacher

Apii Nikao
06.2021 - Current

Concurrent Teacher

Ministry of Education
01.2019 - 01.2020

Education

University of The South Pacific
01.2019 - Current

Teacher Aide - Apii Nikao

Ministry of Education
01.2017 - 12.2018

Bartender, Waiter

On The Beach Restaurant and Bar
01.2016 - 12.2016

CEO - Cook Islands Northern Group Students Org

Student at Tereora College (Business Class L3)
01.2016 - 12.2016

Tereora College Level 3
01.2016 - 12.2016

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

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