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April Fraze
7604 Moore Road Gosport, IN 47433
[email protected] (812)734-6582 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER K-6 th Grade Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator dedicated to the academic and social growth of each student. Focused on integration of disciplines to maximize both student interest and meaningfulness of lessons. Ability to remain flexible in order to accommodate a wide-range of learning styles and abilities. Strong understanding of literacy and language development in students. Committed to maintaining superior relationships with all parents, students, and co-workers in order to create a school environment where everyone feels safe and welcome.
Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following: Balanced Literacy Reading Workshop Guided Reading Literature Circles Writing Workshop Response to Intervention mClass Tiered Lessons Differentiation Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans Technology Integration Creative Lesson Planning Core Knowledge __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education and Qualifications University of Colorado-Boulder (2004) Teacher Certificate Program Program GPA: 4.0 Edward and Fayne I. Weant Scholarship Recipient Nominated as an Outstanding Student in the School of Education
State of Indiana Teaching License __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Professional Teaching Experience Paramount School of Excellence Indianapolis, IN August 2010-Present Elite Teacher, Lead Teacher (Kindergarten, 1 st grade) English Elementary English, IN August 2008-May 2010 Teacher (Kindergarten, Kindergarten/1 st Multiage) South Central Elementary Elizabeth, IN August 2006-May 2008 Teacher (Kindergarten) New Middletown Elementary New Middletown, IN August 2005-May 2006 Teacher (Kindergarten)
Created grade-level appropriate curriculum integrating subjects and accounting for students interests and needs. Instructed students using curriculum based on Indiana Academic Standards and Common Core Content Standards in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Assessed students using benchmark and progress monitoring tests, anecdotal records based on observations, interviews, and classwork. Used student assessment data to guide lessons, small group and individual work.
Professional Teaching Experience Achievements:
Currently serving as an Elite Teacher at Paramount School of Excellence. Prior to this opportunity, served as a Team Lead for 1 st grade.
Professional Teaching Experience (continued) Supported a balanced reading program through implementation of reading and writing workshops. Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques including whole group, individual, small group, and teacher modeling in order to provide a solid academic foundation and a positive attitude towards education. Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects using thematic units integrating reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Developed units on earth, air, fire, and water, insects, world holidays, oviparous animals, and plant life cycles. Actively engaged students through the use of manipulatives, cooperative learning partners and teams. Employed literature and student learning stations. Trained in the RTI process with the Bloomberg Institute and served on the RTI team at 3 schools, helped to train teachers in the process and served as RTI Coordinator for Paramount School of Excellence. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ CAREER DEVELOPMENT Core Knowledge Conference - 2013 Tiered Lesson Planning 2010 Debbie Diller Literacy Workstations (K-2) 2009 Problem-Solving for Building Based Core Teams (RTI, Bloomberg Institute) 2008 and 2009 Dr. Spencer Kagans Cooperative Learning Workshop 2008 Debbie Millers Reading with Meaning Workshop 2008 C.L.A.S.S. Works Summer Institute 2007 and 2008 Dr. Jeans Razzle Dazzle Centers and Activities for Reading, Writing, and Math 2008 Building Blocks 2005
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Association of American Educators 2013-Present School Improvement Team 2013-Present PSOE RTI Team 2010-Present (Team Coordinator 2010-2013) Parent, Teacher, Student Organization 2010-2013 NESCO Youth Engagement Committee 2010-2013 International Committee 2010-2012 Title I Compliance Team 2011-2012 Crawford County Extension Board Member (Secretary) 2010 4-H Club Leader 2006, 2008-2010 Junior High Cheer Coach 2009-2010 Elementary Dance Squad Coach 2008 English Elementary RTI Team 2008-2010 Parents and Teachers at English Elementary 2008-2010 CARES After-School Tutor Program Created and ran school program 2009-2010 South Central RTI Team 2006-2008 Elementary Cheer Coach 2007-2008 Parent and Teacher Organization 2006-2008 Camp Invention Teacher 2007, 2008 Extended Day Teacher 2005-2006, 2007-2008
TECHNICAL INTEGRATION AND PROFICIENCES Microsoft Office/Harmony/STIclassroom/Smart Board/Promethean Board/ICAN/ISTAR/PowerSchool/Web Design/mClass