"Aloha kou!

(Hello Everyone)

I am Kumu, and am an educator with over 16 years of experience helping children and their families build confidence and thrive in and out of the classroom.

Over the years, I've worked closely with students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, creating personalized learning plans that meet them right where they are. My work as an Education Specialist and Academic/Executive Functioning Coach has taught me that with the right support, every child can find their own version of success, especially those who learn differently.

Since 2021, I've led foundational academic skill-building in both classroom and intervention settings for grades K through 4. That same year, I was honored to be named Teacher of the Year for Culver City Unified School District during the height of the COVID pandemic. During that time, I introduced and implemented tools that supported online learning, helping students and families adapt to a new digital environment while keeping engagement and academic progress at the forefront. It's been incredibly rewarding to watch students tackle challenges that once felt out of reach and discover that learning can actually be joyful.

My goal as a teacher-and always-has been simple: to turn frustration into curiosity, and uncertainty into confidence.

Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to get to know a little more about me!

(thank you so much)" less...