Meaghan Ellwanger
Felton
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Lake Forest School District, excelling in classroom management, standards and curriculum alignment, differentiated instruction, and parent-teacher communication. Enhanced student engagement through hands-on learning and real-world applications. Leveraged data-driven decision making to boost student performance, fostering a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with background educating diverse student bodies to develop culturally and academically relevant math assignments and assessments. Ready to brings these strengths to a new position and join an already team to continue encouraging student success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
Lake Forest School District, W.T. Chipman Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Teacher of the Year, 2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities, while implementing hands-on activities to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Facilitated collaborative group work to foster teamwork and communication skills among students that promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills through real-world math application
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student participation.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with teaching methodologies and best practices.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom atmosphere by implementing effective classroom management strategies and enforcing clear expectations for behavior and work ethic.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted intervention strategies, improving overall class performance on assessments.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lake Forest School District, Lake Forest North Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to different learning preferences and abilities of students for all subjects.
- Engaged in reflective practice to continuously improve teaching methods and student engagement.
- Facilitated small group instruction to provide targeted support for struggling students.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Lake Forest School District
08.2006 - 07.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and promoted student participation.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a respectful and productive learning environment.
- Conducted regular student assessments to monitor progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Utilized data to identify learning gaps and inform instructional planning for improved student outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05-2006
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Standards and Curriculum alignment
- Teaching strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Real-world applications
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Group leadership
- Hands-on learning
- Individualized instruction
- Data-driven decision making
- IEP support
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
Middle Grades Math (5-8)
Middle Grades English Language Arts (5-8)
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
Lake Forest School District, W.T. Chipman Middle School
08.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lake Forest School District, Lake Forest North Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Lake Forest School District
08.2006 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Trevecca Nazarene University