Monica Elkhal
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ELD Specialist
NCSD
Happy Valley, Oregon
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Delivered targeted small group instruction to enhance language acquisition for emerging ELLs.
- Planning and providing scaffolds & sheltered instruction for ELLs in the mainstream classroom.
- Relationship-building with all ELLs and their families, and reaching out to the community to ensure all voices are heard.
- Co-teaching and planning LFA lessons in KG classrooms.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to co-teach science lessons in a diverse learning environment. alongside classroom teachers.
- Attending IEP meetings, parent conferences, and parent meetings with teachers.
- Meeting with teachers and providing SEL lessons and guidance for morning meetings.
- Data team meetings to discuss student progress & how we can best serve our students.
- Assisting with the 5th-grade Leadership club & heading the heritage & culture group.
- Promoted cultural recognition and respect for every student, fostering a supportive community.
2nd & 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
NCSD
Happy Valley, Oregon
09.2017 - 06.2025
- Managing all aspects of the 5th grade classroom.
- Contributed to grade level and staff meetings to align teaching strategies with curriculum goals.
- Participate and contribute towards all students needs and goals.
- Participate and contribute to students IEP's.
- Participate and plan for Parent conferences.
- Build relationships with school community and families.
- Collaborated with Equity Team to promote inclusive practices and address diverse student needs.
- Engaged in staff professional development to enhance instructional techniques and student engagement.
- (Research & present information to staff)
- Recognized as featured educator of the month by NCEA for outstanding contributions.
Health & Wellness Teacher
NCSD
Happy Valley, Oregon
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Planned health lessons for grades K-5, focusing on age-appropriate topics to enhance student understanding.
- Collaborated with health and wellness specialists to design engaging lessons and professional development activities, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed engaging wellness curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive workshops on nutrition and physical fitness.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate wellness programs into school activities.
Education
ESOL ENDORSEMENT -
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2026
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
Walden University
04-2023
BACHELORS OF EDUCATION - FOUNDATION PHASE
University Of South Africa
05-2012
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
ELD Specialist
NCSD
08.2025 - 06.2026
Health & Wellness Teacher
NCSD
08.2018 - 06.2019
2nd & 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
NCSD
09.2017 - 06.2025
ESOL ENDORSEMENT -
University of Oregon
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
Walden University
BACHELORS OF EDUCATION - FOUNDATION PHASE
University Of South Africa