SHANNON HALL WARD
Piedmont,OK
Summary
Dynamic educator with a diverse background in ELA and science instruction. Expertise in developing engaging lesson plans and implementing effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment. Strong communicator committed to enhancing student understanding through collaboration and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade ELA & Science Teacher
Lake Park Elementary
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state science standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and interactive assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Integrated technology into lessons to foster student engagement and learning.
- Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Elementary Teacher
Windsor Hills Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Extensive experience with highly diverse demography
- Objective, data, & demographic driven instruction
- Growth mindset
- Curriculum integration
- Technology Integration
- Proficient in Google applications (Docs, Sheets, Hangouts, Keep, Sites, Translate, Slides, Calendar, Forms, etc.), Mac OS applications (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Highly successful in relationship and partnership building with students and families
- Hospitality Committee Chair
Customer Experience Manager
GAP Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Excellent customer service and communication
- New employee brand and customer service training
- HR responsibilities
- Regularly volunteered with Gap Foundation (Global sustainability & community service/outreach initiatives)
- Budget Planning & Deficit Recovery Strategies
- Loss Prevention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2012
Skills
- Creativity
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Growth Oriented
- Sense of Humor
- Technology Integration
- Cultural Competence
- Creative thinking
- Active Listening
- Collaboration
Timeline
5th Grade ELA & Science Teacher
Lake Park Elementary
08.2025 - 05.2026
Elementary Teacher
Windsor Hills Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2020
Customer Experience Manager
GAP Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Oklahoma