Erin Mc Garry

Erin Nāpoʻonamahinaokapukai McGarry 4538 Hauaʻala Road, Kapaʻa HI 96746 | - |- Education St. John’s University, Queens, New York Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology September 2014 – May 2018 St. John’s University, Rome, Italy Minor in International Studies Completed January 2016 – May 2016 Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama, Oʻahu Graduated May 2014 August 2011 – May 2014 Research Experience St. John’s University January 2016 – May 2018 Study: Reclaiming Cultural Literacy: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Role of Education Mentor: Dr. Barrett Brenton • Participated in ethnographic field work, analyzing language and culture curricula in the educational systems of multiple countries • Conducted interviews regarding the impact of early-stage language and culture curriculum on the development of cultural literacy in students • Created and analyzed surveys measuring pre-existing psychological subscales relating cultural literacy (cultural adaptability, empathy, etc.) in relation to the cultural experiences of bilingual individuals McGarry, E. (2017, October). Reclaiming Cultural Literacy: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Role of Education. Paper presented at the annual McNair Scholars Conference. Related Work Experience Kauaʻi Museum, Gift Shop Sales Associate Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi November 2019 – November 2020 • Greet and assist museum visitors • Provide briefings on museum galleries and answer visitor questions • Conduct gallery tours upon request • Order and market items for Museum Gift Shop • Plan and implement digital marketing campaigns • Operate cash register Child and Family Services, Head Start Teacher Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi February 2019 – December 2019 • Supervised children aged 3-5 in classroom and field trip settings • Implemented age-appropriate curriculum for children aged 3-5 • Prepared and served FDA approved meals • Provided First Aid as needed • General clerical work and office duties • Janitorial work and cleaning duties *References available upon request Kamehameha Scholars Program, Instructor Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi February 2019 – June 2020 • Supervised high school students in classroom settings and during ʻāina-based (environmental) service work • Implemented college readiness and cultural curriculum Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs Long Island City High School, Queens, New York November 2017 – April 2018 • Assisted in curriculum delivery in English and Social Studies classrooms • Mentored at-risk high school students in Queens, New York • Imparted college and career outreach opportunities to program participants • Provided academic tutoring to program participants NAFSA International Association of Educators Youth Representative to the United Nations UNHQ, New York City, New York October 2017 – June 2018 • Attended briefings organized by the UN Department of Public Information • Attended monthly meetings for NGOs affiliated with the United Nations • Wrote articles summarizing UN events for online publication • Organized and guided student groups on UN campus for special briefings and events Summer Enrichment Program Teacher Kapaʻa Neighborhood Center, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi June 2017 – July 2017 • Developed and implemented social studies curriculum for students aged 5-11 years old • Supervised students aged 5-11 years old in educational settings, on group excursions, and in informal settings • Provided first aid treatment as necessary • Worked one-on-one with special needs students Summer Enrichment Program Site Manager Wilcox Elementary School, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi June 2016 – July 2016 • Supervised students aged 5-11 years old in educational settings, on group excursions, and informal settings • Facilitated the delivery and distribution of meals to students • Organized program events and activities • Provided first aid treatment as necessary • Worked one-on-one with special needs students • General clerical work and office duties College Bound Liberty Partnerships Program St. John’s University, Queens, New York November 2014 – December 2016 • Mentoring at-risk, high school students in Queens, New York • Impart college and career outreach opportunities to program participants • Provide academic tutoring to program participants • General clerical work and office duties • Database maintenance and data entry *Received employee of the month commendation March 2015 *References available upon request Certifications • • Adult and Pediatric CPR General First Aid Optimal Skills • • • • • • • • • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Very capable in prioritizing deadlines Proficient in database creation and maintenance Excellent public speaking capabilities Fluent Hawai’i Creole English communication skills Basic Hawaiian Language communication skills (4 yrs., high school level) Basic Japanese Language communication skills (1.5 yrs., college level) Basic Italian Language communication skills (0.5 yrs., language immersion) Excellent community networking capacities Honors/Awards St. John’s University Student Research Award Silver Key Academic Honors Nominee Dean’s List St. John’s University Presidential Scholarship Spring 2018 Spring 2017 Fall 2014 – Spring 2016 Fall 2014 – Spring 2018 Academic Memberships/Affiliations Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society McNair Scholar Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor’s Society St. John’s University Honors Program Student Fall 2017 – Present Fall 2016 – Spring 2018 Fall 2015 – Spring 2018 Fall 2014 – Spring 2018 Service Work Kauaʻi Museum, Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi August 2016 Assisted at the local museum, functioning as a docent and helping with logistical tasks in the museum gift shop. Pistelli Elementary School, Rome, Italy January 2016 – May 2016 Acted as a teaching assistant in two English Language classes at a local elementary school in Rome, Italy. Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps June 2013 – July 2013 Participated in a fast-paced, hands-on experience working within the fields of conservation and environmental studies as an AmeriCorps member. Planted native Hawaiian species while restoring native Hawaiian sites and eradicating invasive plant species. *References available upon request