1. Alyson D. Frazier
9500 South Highland Avenue, Garfield Heights, OH 44125-2375
(216) 253-3315(m); (216) 662-2872 (h)
alysondfrazier@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysondfrazier
PROFILE
 Certified long-term special needs educator with emphasis on individualized
instruction since 1994.
 Collaborated with general education educators, school psychologists and various
therapists to assess, plan, implement and evaluate academic, social and behavioral
needs of special needs students.
 Supervised 2-3 educational paraprofessionals yearly; 2 entry year and pre-service
educators from Cleveland State University over 2 semesters
 Provided 2-3 homeschooling families assistance, supervision and guidance with
curriculum development and implementation.
 Current Licensure: 5 year Ohio Certificate 2015-2020 Education of the
Handicapped (K-12) CL1011349
EDUCATION
 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Educational Technology
University of Phoenix - School of Advanced Studies, Phoenix, Arizona. Expected
Graduation Date January2016.
 Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Cleveland State University, Cleveland,
Ohio. Graduation December 2000.
 Bachelor of Science in Education/Education of the Handicapped/ K-12
Developmentally Handicapped Certification Cleveland State University,
Cleveland, Ohio. Graduation June 1994.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Warrensville Heights City School District
Warrensville Heights High School, August 2008-April 2014
Warrensville Heights Middle School, August 1998-June 2008
East Cleveland City School District
Kirk Middle School, August 1994- June 1998

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Assessed, developed and evaluated Individual Education Plans for special needs
students.
 Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon
a variety of instructional techniques and technologies in collaboration with regular
education educators and supervised paraprofessionals.
 Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more
subjects such as English, mathematics, social studies, science and life skills.
 Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to
observe, question, and investigate.
 Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports on
children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative
regulations.
 Conducted Individual Education Plan meetings as needed for student success and
achievement in the classroom.
 Proctored Ohio Proficiency Tests and Ohio Alternate Assessment Testing
 Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and
professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote
students' educational, physical, and social development.
 Coordinated placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
 Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and
physical health.
 Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student
progress.
 Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum
guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
 Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training
workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
 Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other
experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
 Prepared for assigned classes, and showed written evidence of preparation upon
request of immediate supervisors.
Cleveland Heights/University Heights City Schools
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Program, 1985-1988
Associate and Lead Teacher
 Taught Early Childhood curriculum to 3 to 5 year old children.
 Supervised 2-3 teacher aides

3. WORKPLACE ACHIEVEMENTS
 NASA Explorer School Team Member, May 2005- 2009
 United Way Chairperson Middle School 2002- 2004
 Continuing Contract, October 2003
 Professional Development Workshop Presentation, November 2002
 Cuyahoga County Special Education Service Center Family Council
o Teacher of the Month, January 2002
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
NASA ACTIVITIES
 August 2008 – NES Sustainability Workshop; Huntsville, Alabama
 February 2008, ITEA Conference; Salt Lake City, Utah
 July 2007, ESRI Workshop; San Diego, California
 July 2007, Image Processing Workshop; Tucson, Arizona
 July 2005, NES Training Conference; NASA Glenn; Brookpark, Ohio
CONTENT RELATED ACTVITIES
 August 2008 – June 2009 High Yield Strategies Workshops
 April 2008, Pathwise Training
 February 2008, Co-Teaching and Child Abuse and Workshops
 January 2008, SMART Consortium Math Workshop
 December 2007, Special Education At-Risk Youth Workshop
 Summer 2005 – Fall 2005, HQT Reading and English Workshop
 June 2002, Grant Writing Workshop
References Supplied Upon Request