Don Kimo Kekua

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

* Taught Hawaiian Studies to students from grades K - 6.

* Introduced the Hawaiian culture through mele, mo‘olelo, hula, hana no‘eau, and cultural performances.

* Assisted in the literacy program , Ready to Learn, providing one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

* Coordinated and administered afterschool program for latchkey students.

* Provided a safe environment for students to strive in body, mind and spirit.

* Implemented daily activities including: tutoring, study skills, arts and crafts, and physical recreation.