Ellen M. Gradwell

Seasoned professional familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success. Seasoned Teacher with deep understanding of lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Strong communicator with a knack for fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of creating engaging learning environments and promoting positive student outcomes.

• Americorp, Everett SD Public High Schools, 08/01/16 - 06/01/17
• First Annual Buddy Walk, through the United Nations, 06/01/06, for Down's Syndrome children in Singapore

• Dr. Monica Meadows, Lake Stevens School District, monica_meadows@lkstevens.wednet.edu
• Kayleigh Shaw, Humanities Teacher, Park Place Middle School, shawk@monroe.wednet.edu, (425)314-4607

• Continued professional development, Monroe Public Schools, 08/01/18 - 06/01/22, Credit hours and professional development around standards based grading and multicultural learning environments
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Workshops, 08/01/18 - 06/01/19, Refining best instructional practice to help multilingual students
• Multilingual Learner(ML) certification, Woodring College of Education, 08/01/17 - 06/01/18, Credit hours in ML teaching methods, especially incorporating SIOP lesson planning
• Classroom discipline and basic teaching methods, Abraham Academy, 08/01/14 - 06/01/15, For students learning English
• HESS Teachers Training, 06/01/14, 10 days of training in Teaching Children, and English grammar
• Chinese Bridge Competition, Confucius Institute of Washington (CIWA), 08/01/13 - 06/01/14, Giving speeches in Chinese and competing in Chinese cultural literacy
• Conversation Partner, 08/01/12 - 06/01/14, Providing free private tutoring, help with homework, and conversational English
• American Cultural Liaison, 08/01/13 - 06/01/14, Providing unique American cultural experiences for resident ML Students
• Asia University America Program (AUAP), 08/01/11 - 06/01/14, Volunteering in classrooms for 3 years, as a classroom aid to assist learning English
• English as a Second Language Summer Group Conversation Leader, 08/01/12 - 06/01/13, Facilitating conversation and study amongst foreign students, teaching conversational English, tutoring private students

• Small farm owner
• amateur sheepdog trialer
• very interested in the fiber arts and wool processing
• lover of all thing Border Collie and horse related