Dr. Shadé Adu

Dr. Shadé Adu

English & History Tutor/Mentor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Personal Branding & Leadership Development Strategist| Keynote Speaker | Author |Event Producer

  • Education

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2010 - 2011
      Master's Degree Secondary Education Social Studies

      Activities and Societies: Black Graduate and Professional Students Assembly (BGAPSA) Member

    • Morgan State University

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History

      Activities and Societies: Benjamin Quarles Historical Society – Member, 2008-2010, Leading Ladies Pre-Professional Development Series Program – Member, 2007-2010, Read Across Northwood - Elementary school reading initiative – Founder, 2007-2010, Recipient of the President's Second Mile Award- Morgan State University Graduation May, 2010, Golden Key Honour Society Member, Inter-Residence Council Member

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      2014 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Curriculum and Instruction
  • Experience

    • Morgan State University’s Center for Success and Achievement

      Jul 2008 - May 2010
      English & History Tutor/Mentor

      Assisted college professor with class duties and grading papersTaught remedial reading, writing, and basic grammar skills to college students in a one on one setting

    • Northeast High School

      Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
      9th Grade World History & 12th Grade AP American Government Student Teacher

       Instructed and designed 3 thematic units for one section of 9th Grade World History Taught two sections of AP American Government Prepared daily lesson plans and differentiated instruction for Gifted and Talented and autistic learners Participated in teacher professional development and SMART board training Assisted cooperating teachers with daily classroom activities

    • Nazerbayeav Intellectual School IB School

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
      ESL Teacher & Professional Development Instructor

      Led lessons for 7th-11th grades and ESL courses for the Kazakh staffCollaborated on the Gifted and Talented PolicyParticipated in and created teacher professional development and technology training

    • Nazerbayeav Intellectual School Physics and Math School

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
      Global Perspectives Lead Instructor & Trainer

      Co-teach the Cambridge International Exams Global Perspectives courseAssist team teachers with daily activities such as lesson planning, assessment, and classroom managementDevelop Interactive Notebook training for Global Perspectives teachers throughout KazakhstanCollaborate on the school-wide "Curriculum Development" plan for school accreditationParticipate and conduct in teacher professional developmentCoordinate monthly holiday and cultural activities

    • Savvy Solutions Consulting

      Jun 2014 - now

      Elevate your teams with our inspiring leadership keynotes and motivational sessions. Dr. Shadé Y. Adu's profound wisdom will invigorate your organization, ignite a commitment to excellence, and bolster team morale, fostering buy-in. Our distinguished team, led by Dr. Shadé Y. Adu, provides unparalleled executive coaching to empower leaders to drive transformation. Our coaching encompasses various facets, including presentation skills, thought leadership development, and public speaking, inspiring change and propelling growth. At Savvy Solutions Consulting, we specialize in empowering leadership teams and professionals to reach their full potential. Through strategic Executive Coaching, dynamic and interactive Workshops, customizable Course Licensing, and visionary leadership, we empower you to create culturally inclusive workplaces that drive innovation and success.

      • Keynotes and Professional Development Trainings

        Jun 2017 - now
      • Personal Branding & Marketing Coaching

        Jul 2016 - now
      • Leadership Development Consultant

        Jun 2014 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advocating for Change in Your Organization

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Executive Leadership

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate

      USF Corporate Training and Professional Education
      May 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Leading and Working in Teams

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • North Carolina HUB Certified

      North Carolina Department of Administration
      Dec 2024
    • Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship

      Cornell University
      Jul 2020