Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kamehameha Schools Maui, specializing in fostering ʻōiwi leadership and academic excellence through engaging ELA programs. Excelled in creating respectful learning environments and enhancing student social-emotional skills. Expert in collaborative and transdisciplinary approaches, demonstrating significant improvement in student communication competencies.
• Design and implement relevant, engaging learning experiences
rooted in E Ola! Learner Outcomes.
• Build Christian and Hawaiian values that foster qualities of ʻōiwi leadership, while increasing academic knowledge.
• Promote effective communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing learning experiences.
• Help students develop social and emotional skills grounded in ʻike kupuna and contemporary knowledge and ways of being.
• Collaborate with kumu to design and implement
transdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Cultivate pilina with 'ohana for complete support network.
• Followed teacher plans to continue student learning.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
Creating Environment of Respect and Rapport
Establishing Culture for Learning Effective Listening and Communication
Organized
Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Social and Emotional Well-being
Collaborative, Present, and Intentional
• Kalaimo'ohele School Redesign Team Member
April 2019 - present
• National Board Certified Teacher
November 2019 - present
• Schools of the Future Conference Presenter
March 2021
• Keala'ula Innovations Institute Member
July 2017- 2021