Keliko Adams
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Credentials
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Gracious Space
Gracious Space, LLCAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Positive Discipline
Positive DisciplineJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Reading and Writing Project - Writer's Workshop
Teachers College, Columbia UniversityAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Leading Through an Understanding of Culture and Context
International BaccalaureateMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Making the PYP Happen
International BaccalaureateJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Math in Focus
Singapore Math Inc.Jan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Responsive Classroom I
Responsive Classroom®/Center for Responsive SchoolsJul, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hugo House
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Programs Manager
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Aug 2020 - Present
Manage creative writing programs for youth in Kindergarten-12th grade, including: year-long classes & mentorships, drop-in sessions, quarterly workshops, summer camps, and events. - For each program, oversee: program evaluation; teacher hiring, training, and retention of 30-50 teachers each year; student enrollment & family support of 200+ students each year; scholarship assistance program; outreach and marketing; supplies procurement; provide on-site assistance for programs while in session. - Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective teachers, current and prospective students, guardians, interested schools, affiliated organizations, and the general public. - With Finance Director and Education Director, set yearly budgets and monitor each term. - Support the creation of youth marketing and promotional materials, document programs, and collect feedback & testimonials from students, parents, and teachers. - Supervise Youth Programs Assistant and summer college intern program. - Maintain contact records, track attendance, administer surveys, and other evaluation tools for Youth Programs. Develop reports for executive leadership with an eye towards building equitable practices. - Build program participation and registration by steering intentional outreach efforts to schools, marginalized communities, and other youth organizations including off-site visits and presentations. - Represent staff at monthly DEI Committee meetings with Board members and Community Representatives.
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Northwest Association of Independent Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellowship for Collaborative Innovation
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
Research & Innovation Fellowship to lead NWAIS as it embarks in new territory of Public Purpose work to create a more equitable world. - Conduct research to understand the depth and breadth of Public Purpose work in national independent schools and organizations. - Develop Public Purpose definition for NWAIS use. - Design, create, and implement resources and tools for schools to guide and measure their Public Purpose work. - Facilitate informational meetings and workshops for NWAIS staff and member schools/organization.
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The Westside School
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Seattle, WA
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English Language Arts teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, DEI Committee Founder
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2020
- Design and implement curriculum for newly created 5th & 6th grade ELA position. Wrote curriculum in accordance with Columbia University's writer's workshop, Project-Based Learning, Common Core, and Six Traits of Writing standards. - Initiated and lead a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Facilitate monthly committee meetings, all faculty/staff workshops, and consult school leadership on topics such as curriculum, school systems, and hiring, among others. - Develop and implement system for mapping PS-8th grade curriculum. Identify curriculum continuity and gaps in order to coach teaching teams toward curricular improvements. - Transitioned curriculum and lessons to online model in March 2020, including teaching live classes daily and conducting office hours.
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Annie Wright Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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4th Grade Teacher
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Oct 2012 - Aug 2017
Grade 4 classroom teacher at locally and internationally recognized independent school. - Design and implement Primary Years Program curriculum in accordance with the International Baccalaureate program. - Teach in an inclusive classroom with students of a range of abilities, including gifted, Attention Deficit, ELL and dyslexia. - Nominated by colleagues to represent Lower School faculty on the Curriculum and Practice committee. Lead monthly professional development meetings on the subjects of Diversity, Faculty Growth, and Approaches to Teaching and Learning. - Pioneered a committee to redesign the Lower school's portfolio system. - Served as a mentor for groups of 5th grade students as part of their Lower School capstone project. - Lead volunteer student groups: Gator Gazette, an entirely student-made newsletter; Student Council, a Democratic body of student representatives; Destination Imagination, a creative problem solving group who placed in the Regional and State tournaments; Hula and Hawaiian Culture Club, a cultural dance team. - Coach JV Cross Country for Upper School students.
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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Language Teacher
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Only non-Japanese teacher at Ikutokukan Junior and Senior High School and Kanda Technical High School. - Designed lesson plans for teaching practical English oral communication to non-native English speakers grades 7-12, with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary building. - Lesson themes focused on cross-cultural exchange and understanding global diversity. - Worked in team teaching format with Japanese colleagues. - Led professional development workshops at Spring Assistant Language Teacher Conference and Fall Fukuoka JET Orientation. Workshop topics on Teaching and Learning, Multiple Intelligences, culture shock, and travel.
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Citizen Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Campus Director & Teaching Fellow
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2009
Launched Extended Day Learning program at Wilson Middle School as part of the Citizen Schools national network. - Worked with academically struggling students in small groups during after school time to compliment Math and Language Arts instruction and supplement arts, sciences, and social studies. - Recruited, trained and oversaw 20+ volunteer Citizen Teachers as part of the 10-week apprenticeship program. - Partnered with community organizations to develop monthly service-learning, career exploration and cultural events. - Trained as a Diversity Trainer; oversaw and supported development of DEI in curriculum, planned and coordinated events to develop relationships with families and local community. - Promoted to Campus Director in 2nd year to manage 6 part-time staff members in addition to prior responsibilities. - Recognized as ‘Best New Launch Campus’ in 2008.
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The Cole Academy
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Waikele, HI
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Jan 2007 - Jul 2007
Pre-kindergarten classroom teacher at a private education center preparing students for enrollment into kindergarten. Taught students with high academic achievement. • Designed and implemented curriculum to incorporate practical, hands-on learning and cultural studies. • Introduced recycling program in the school to alleviate paper waste. • Taught Language Arts curriculum focused on reading, writing and phonics. • Taught numbers, counting, basic addition and subtraction in Math curriculum. • Wrote lessons in accordance with State and National academic standards.
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AmeriCorps
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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National Civilian Community Corps Member, Media Representative, Community Council Representative
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Oct 2005 - Jul 2006
- Worked on five 6-8 week service projects in the greater DC area in addition to doing disaster relief in the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Projects were in the areas of education, environmental sustainability, and disaster relief & preparedness. - Trained and oversaw groups of volunteers at Camp Hope in St. Bernard Parish in partnership with FEMA and Habitat for Humanity. - Chosen as Assistant Team Leader on two projects. - Received the Capital Region Community Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
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Education
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2007 - 2010
Lesley University
Master’s Degree, Curriculum and Instruction -
2001 - 2005
Linfield College
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature, General
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