Kelly Vuikadavu
Kaneohe
Summary
Education professional ready to drive impactful changes and foster academic excellence. Proven track record of in reading students and faculty. Known for a collaborative approach and adapting to evolving educational environments with ease, emphasizing curriculum development and staff mentorship. Dedicated to native Hawaiian students and helping them be successful in their future endeavors.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Vice Principal
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise teachers in the Science Department. Managed hiring and coaching of teachers.
- Conducted regular walk-throughs of classrooms, observations, and goal setting.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and improve their Guaranteed Viable Curriculum (GVC) for courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Botany, etc.
- Managed student behavior and disciplinary actions to promote a positive school climate for the class of 2028 (current freshmen).
- Attended and maintained safety for grade level and High School events such as dances, socials, etc.
- Communicated regularly with administration, teachers, students, and parents to foster a transparent and clear line between all stakeholders.
- Maintained and monitored kumu and student safety daily.
- Work with teachers to implement field trips and activities that focus on tri-campus collaboration and Hawaiian Culture-Based Education (HCBE). These include fish experiments with the Keaʻau campus and research projects with Paepae O Heʻeia.
- Served on the Guiding Coalition to help move the work forward regarding Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
- Assisted in daily operations of school activities, including policies and staff management.
- Handled and addressed parent and ohana concerns with curriculum, teachers, and policies of Kamehameha Schools.
- Participated in the Student Safety and Well-Being committee that assists with fire drills and ensuring student safety.
- Participated in the Lamakū committee, which planned and implemented E Ola! Exit projects for current Seniors (class of 2025). Represented the Freshman class in this project to help them prepare for their projects in the future.
- Conducted student investigations. Followed through on questioning, discipline, and maintaining consistency in all cases.
- Lead of the Learning Walks for Kula Ki'eki'e to meet Kaleilamakū goals. This entailed regular meetings with other Vice Principals assigned to assist with the work. Created an action plan and implemented this to socialize the problem of practice with teachers. Collected and analyzed data from Learning Walks to refine and reflect on teacher practice. Regularly met with the Director of Teaching and Learning to track benchmarks.
- Continued to lead our "Warrior Welcome" event for the past 3 years. This event is for new invitees to Kamehameha Schools. Plan and implement a showcase to students and parents highlighting opportunities, goals, and the mission of Kamehameha School
Grade-level Dean
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Co-lead a committee for the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama High School redesign that required creating agendas, planning thoughtful design activities, leading multiple meetings, collecting
- Communicate regularly with grade-level students and their families regarding school policies, procedures, activities, and supports
- Assist in formulating and enforcing school rules, organizational plans, goals, and objectives to encourage student success.
- Work closely with the other grade-level deans and assistant principals to manage the daily operations of the school.
- Collaborate with other grade-level Deans to ensure consistency across the grade levels.
- Work with various student support service groups (counselors, behavioral health specialists, and on-campus student support center) to discuss and provide students with the best interventions for their learning.
- Support teachers and students through behavior interventions utilizing the Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS).
- Collect and analyze data that address student needs.
- Frequently monitor and assist in student learning plans for successful completion of credits.
- Support leadership in professional development, school-wide initiatives, and activities that impact students and families.
- Organize and lead various team meetings on a regular basis.
- Organize and lead parent/student conferences for educational improvement and success.
- Support the school mission, goals, and objectives of an E Ola! graduate.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records such as communication logs and disciplinary reports.
- Successfully navigate multiple learning systems such as Canvas and Infinite Campus.
- Work collaboratively with students and board for grade-level activities, socials, etc.
Social Studies Department Head
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Co-lead a committee for the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama High School redesign that required creating agendas, planning thoughtful design activities, leading multiple meetings, collecting and analyzing data, as well as consistent messaging to the faculty and staff at KS
- Communicate regularly and consistently with various stakeholders beyond the Social Studies department such as: other department heads, vice principals, assistant principal, principal, instructional coaches, grade level counselors, behavioral health counselors, parents, and students
- Conduct formal and informal observations and evaluations multiple times a year
- Conduct interviews and provide recommendations for hiring and retention of staff
- Develop a master teaching schedule for 18 department members
- Develop and monitor budgeting
- Enforce Kamehameha Schools policies and procedures
- Utilize expertise of internal and external organizations/groups to motivate, teach, and improve teachers in Social Studies
- Participate in multiple Professional Learning Community (PLC) teams to provide assistance in organizing and curriculum
- Provide leadership and develop goals that align to High School and E Ola! learner outcomes
- Supervise performance of teachers (instruction and other duties), and clerical staff
- Supervise and implement curriculum with teachers, staff, and other departments as needed
- Worked on Transfer Goals for Kamehameha Schools for tri-campus and with Social Studies Department
Social Studies Teacher- Economics & U.S. History
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2012 - 07.2022
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstrations, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Participate and sometimes lead a content-driven PLC team
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems, progress in academics, and/or determine priorities and resource needs
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Administrative Team member, Student Support Coordinator & Teacher
Hakipuʻu Charter School
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems
- Enforce school rules, policies, and procedures with various stakeholders
- Create opportunities for regular professional development training in Native Hawaiian focused areas
- Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations
- Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues
- Set educational standards and goals school wide; help establish policies and procedures to carry them out
- Participate in special education-related activities such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district
- Teach courses unstaffed for the quarter, semester, or school year
- Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff
- Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to keep updated on policies and to discuss improvements for educational programs
- Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet studentsʻ varying needs and interests
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students
- Plan and supervise weekly class field trips to the loʻi and loko iʻa
- Create passion-driven electives for students that focused on skills in physical, mental, and social well-being
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan lessons
- Met with parents and administration to resolve studentsʻ behavioral and academic problems, progress in academics, and/or determine priorities and resource needs
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law, district policies and administrative regulations
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Education
Educational Doctorate - Professional Educational Practice
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
07.2020
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Secondary Education
Brigham Young University- Hawaiʻi
12.2004
Skills
- Data Collection & Analysis regarding projects, students, and teachers
- Public speaking
- Budget management
- Performance evaluation
- Staff supervision
- Curriculum
- Event coordination
- Instructional leadership
- Student Safety
- Educational leadership
Certification
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBCT) Certificate
Hawaii State Teachers License - Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Instructional Leadership Certificate
Timeline
Interim Vice Principal
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2024 - Current
Grade-level Dean
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2022 - 07.2024
Social Studies Department Head
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2017 - 07.2022
Social Studies Teacher- Economics & U.S. History
Kamehameha Schools- Kapālama
07.2012 - 07.2022
Administrative Team member, Student Support Coordinator & Teacher
Hakipuʻu Charter School
08.2005 - 07.2012
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Secondary Education
Brigham Young University- Hawaiʻi
Educational Doctorate - Professional Educational Practice
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa