Mechele Kahapea

• Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in Math and ELA.
• Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.

• Provided substitute services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of staff.
• Managed or assisted in effectively managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
  Adapt to meet the needs of the teacher, the classroom, or individual students.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

• Taught four math classes (6th, 7th, 8th, and Math Success) fostering a positive learning environment, and encouraging student participation and engagement.
• Completed a comprehensive 5-month professional development program focused on collaboration and math talks. Addressed additional topics such as: data-driven instruction, implementing effective classroom groups, and use of math games.
• Evaluated and assessed student performance, using data-driven techniques to inform instruction and improve learning outcomes.
• Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to make complex concepts more relatable and engaging for students.
• Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

• Successfully taught 6th-grade students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Developed lesson plans and instructional materials that aligned with state standards.
• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.
• Partnered with the Professional Learning Community (PLC) team to ensure learning success for all students, including high achievers and those with individualized plans (IEPs/504s).

• Participated in professional development workshops focused on current research-based instructional strategies in mathematics education.

• Worked with at-risk youth
• Contributed to the overall functioning of the residential program, enduring safety and fostering a sense of community and belonging among the students.
• Maintained clear, concise and accurate written and electronic records related to student behaviors, duties accomplished, and dormitory concerns.
• Conducted dormitory meetings, events, staff training and student workshops.
• Modeled, mentored, and monitored appropriate Career Success Standards
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization to handle several projects simultaneously
• Acted as director on duty, when the director was off - responsible for the overall direction, management, and supervision of the center and its activities, including ensuring student safety, and program compliance.

• Boosted student confidence in problem-solving by providing individualized support and targeted feedback during tutoring sessions.
• Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
• Assisted struggling students in building a strong foundation in basic math skills to improve overall performance in advanced courses.