APRIL WEISMAN

7334 Allenbrook Boulevard ! Fort Wayne, IN

Cell: (260) 705-3324 ! apweisma@indiana.edu
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a student teaching position in a 7-12 grade English classroom to support
struggling readers and writers and to enhance the learning of all students.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science; English Education Anticipated Date May 2014
Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana
Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0; Major GPA: 3.8/4.0

Spanish Minor December 2013
Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana

LICENSE

Initial Practitioner in English Language Arts For Anticipated Date May 2014
Junior High, Middle School, and High School

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Post-Secondary ESL March-May 2014
Instituto Nacional de AprendizajeSarchi, Costa Rica
Scaffolded instruction to ensure learning of English language learners
Structured lessons to include specific aspects of English each day: listening,
speaking, and writing
Utilized visuals to improve vocabulary acquisition
Modeled good paragraph writing using my writing as an example
Constructed useful and creative handouts to ensure ease of learning
Designed assessments that covered all aspects of language acquisition: listening,
writing, and speaking exams.
Implemented speaking-based assessments to increase student vocabulary and
improve communication skills
Improved student pronunciation through repetition and modeling

Student Teacher, Grade 10 and 12 January-March 2014
Leo Jr./Sr. High SchoolLeo/Cedarville, Indiana
Implemented technology into final assessments: iPad Apps, Apple TV, and Smart
Board
Constructed Daily Language Review tasks each day to ensure constant practice
of language skills
Manipulated technology to meet the needs of various learning styles
Constructed interactive activities to improve engagement
Created, planned, taught, and assessed units on satire and drama
Used formal and informal assessments to gauge learning and guide teaching




Pre-service Teacher, Grade 10 September-December 2013
Martinsville High SchoolMartinsville, Indiana
Taught lessons on Of Mice and Men
Administered weekly vocabulary test
Ensured students began class with Buzz Words and daily Journal Entry
Provided additional support to struggling students during workshop time
Kept students on task during lessons through proximity and regular checks
Graded student work with coordinating teacher

Pre-service Teacher, Grade 8 February-April 2013
Batchelor Middle SchoolBloomington, Indiana
Provided reading intervention support for a struggling reader and tailored
lessons to students individual reading needs
Implemented specific techniques to improve reading fluency: repeated readings
and modeling good reading
Implemented specific techniques to improve reading comprehension:
highlighting main idea, predicting, and sequencing
Created interactive and engaging activities and games to improve reading skills

Pre-service Teacher, Grade 12 February-April 2013
Bloomington High School North Bloomington, Indiana
Mentored students in personal narrative writing
Modeled good writing strategies
Provided constructive feedback on writing
Led a mini-lesson on descriptive language in writing
Supplied relevant and helpful mentor texts to supplement writing
Assisted in students final multi-media project

Pre-service Teacher, Grade 8 February-April 2013
Jackson Creek Middle SchoolBloomington, Indiana
Created and taught creative writing lessons
Facilitated small-group discussions and reading circles
Encouraged active learning through use of multiple learning styles in lessons
Enforced classroom rules and procedures throughout class
Answered questions and assisted students during quiet work time

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Teen Program Intern
Boys and Girls ClubEllettsville, Indiana September-December 2013
Managed a large group of 6-12 grade students
Maintained a positive atmosphere through praise and encouragement
Assisted students with homework and ensured they stayed on task
Utilized behavioral management strategies to maintain a safe environment
Enforced rules of the club and the Teen Room consistently and fairly

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Global Gateway for Teachers Participant September 2012-May 2014
Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana
Completed Master level coursework on global and multicultural education
Taught English as a New Language in Costa Rica for three months

Margaret Spiegel Education Scholarship Recipient August 2013
Fort Wayne Community SchoolsFort Wayne, Indiana

IU Recognition Scholarship Recipient August 2010
Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND TRAINING

National Council of Teachers of English Member September 2013

Suicide Prevention Training September 2013
Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana

CPR/AED Training September 2013
American Red CrossBloomington, Indiana

REFERENCES

Raisa Schnelker
TeacherLeo Jr./Sr. High School
14600 Amstutz Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
rschnelker@eacs.k12.in.us

Julie Rust
ProfessorIndiana University
107 S. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-4848
jurust@indiana.edu

Ryan Gunterman
TeacherBloomington High School North
Teen Program CoordinatorBoys and Girls Club of Ellettsville
3901 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
prgunter@mccsc.edu

Judy Clodfelter
TeacherMartinsville High School
1360, E Gray St, Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571
clodfj@msdmail.net

Erin Brady
High School English TeacherBishop Dwenger High School
1300 E Washington Center Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4700 Ext. 378
ebrady@bishopdwenger.com