Shawn Marie Eklund

Elementary Teacher (Full-time)

Ogden School District

Ogden

04.2015 - Current

Cooperated with administration and grade level teams to develop grade appropriate, engaging hands-on curriculum in the subject areas of language arts, writing, math, science, social studies, and ESL while integrating technology.
Created appropriate weekly and quarterly assessments using the backward design method for students, including accommodations for general education, ESL, ELL, exceptional, and special education students to prepare students for end of the year summative tests.
Attended PLC/CTM meetings with other educators and administrators, implementing and learning the value of teamwork and cooperation for the advancement of students within the classrooms by evaluating the performance of the students individually and as a whole group through various assessment methods.
Worked on the school leadership/instructional team to support our school. Worked with supervisor on ongoing evaluations of a school's educational programs and their impact on student achievement. Played an important role in school-based decision-making. Helped to make school cultures more collaborative and positive by using a school-wide PBIS system.
Attended and facilitated SEPs, collaborating with parents and students to set future goals based on performance in school and the Acadience test and other assessments.
Earned high marks from administrative supervisor through evaluations in areas such as: creating and delivering quality instruction, classroom management, professional and ethical behavior, reflecting on past performances to enhance future ones, and working effectively with grade level teams.
Taught general education and ESL students as well as individuals with exceptionalities, learning challenges, and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
Commended for the ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors and using unique classroom management techniques to reestablish focus in the classroom.
Commended for establishing positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators and staff.

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