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Emma Cai DeBenedictis

2314 Waiomao Rd Honolulu, HI 96816


Ph (630)-338-6387, E-mail: [email protected]
Objective
Contribute to initiatives that bridge global communities and advance marine conservation efforts, utilizing
my skills in community outreach, photography and videography to effectively communicate
environmental awareness.

Education
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Honolulu, Hawai'i
MEM Environmental Management
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Deans List Fall 2022


Honolulu, Hawaii
EES Environmental Earth Science
Diploma: Spring 2023

Saint Charles North High School


Saint Charles, Illinois
Diploma: 2019

Work Experience
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Undergraduate Student Teaching Assistant. Honolulu, Hawaii
(8/16/22-present)
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom lab discussions. Evaluate students' assignments and overall
performance. Maintain student progress and attendance records, and provide appropriate feedback on
work. Hold regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Hanauma Bay Education Program, Education Student Assistant. Honolulu, Hawaii (5/11/22- present)
Provide information about the nature preserve to over 1000+ visitors a day. Emphasize the importance of
our marine life as well as our roles in protecting it.

Nikos Tavern, Hostess. Saint Charles, Illinois (3/18-8/19)


Responded to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

Saint Charles Park District, After School Care Worker. Saint Charles, Illinois (8/17-7/18)
Supervised children from kindergarten to fifth grade. Organized activities, homework help, updating
attendance records, attending staff meetings and reporting to management.

Intern Experience
Waikīkī Aquarium Intern. Honolulu, Hawaii (10/4/21-6/28/22)
Work with a community outreach/ marketing team. Take video/photo footage for digital displays. Create
informational videos about the various marine life. Create social media promotion. Help organize beach
cleanups.
STEMworks Non-Profit Leadership Intern. Honolulu, Hawaii (1/16/23-present)
One on one mentorship with industry professionals. Work with non-profit management. Community
outreach events. Marketing projects for the company.

Volunteer Experience
Waikīkī Aquarium Educator. Honolulu Hawaii (9/24/21 - present)
Representing the Waikīkī Aquarium by engaging visitors of all ages and backgrounds in one-on-one
conversations and small group presentations. Answer questions from the public and initiate conversations
with visitors.

Chicago Swim School, Mission Trip to Honduras (6/24/17-6/30/17) (4/20/19-4/26/19)


Visited 5+ schools to bring needed supplies such as baby food, clothes, school supplies, computers.
Taught children how to swim.

Current Projects:
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa- Marine Option Program, Enhancing Marine Stewardship Through
Various Forms of Education Outreach. Honolulu, Hawaii (10/4/21 -12/19/22)
Worked on various projects to increase marine education to the public. Forms include informational
videos, public talks, volunteer opportunities, outreach events.

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa- Guest speaker for SOEST college

Awards
Youth Ocean Conservation Award Fall 2022/Spring2023

Skills
Open water Diver, Multitasking, customer service skills, and communication abilities

References
Chessa Capparos, Waikīkī Aquarium Volunteer/ Intern Supervisor
[email protected]
732-610-3308

Anne Rosa, Hanauma Bay Marine Education Specialist


[email protected]
808-397-5840

Morgan Mamizuka, Hanauma Bay Volunteer Coordinator


[email protected]
808-391-4224

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