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Ululani Shiraishi

303 Niihau St. Kahului,HI

Summary

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.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade ELA Kumu

Kamehameha Schools Maui
01.2012 - 07.2024

• 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.

Substitute Kumu

Kamehameha Schools Maui & State of Hawaii DOE
09.2003 - 01.2012

• 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.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational, School, And Counseling Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
05.2022

Professional Diploma - Education

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
12.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
06.1991

Skills

    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

Professional Collaborations and Accomplishments

• 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

Timeline

6th Grade ELA Kumu

Kamehameha Schools Maui
01.2012 - 07.2024

Substitute Kumu

Kamehameha Schools Maui & State of Hawaii DOE
09.2003 - 01.2012

Master of Arts - Educational, School, And Counseling Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia

Professional Diploma - Education

University of Hawaii At Manoa

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Ululani Shiraishi