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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
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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
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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.
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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

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