1. April Bartholomew
119 Adrienne Ct.
Dingmans Ferry, PA
570-872-3122
Towhom it may concern,
I am writing this response to the notification that there will be a group of people
interviewing us on the technique of interviewing. I hope you enjoy learning about me
and the awesomeness I bring to the field.
Passion. Every great teacher begins with a passion for the field. That is where I
come in. I have spent years in the field as an aide among students with autism and other
developmental disabilities. It is with pride that I say these students shaped my career. I
am here today as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic special education educator. With a
firm belief in inquiry based learning and multi-sensory exploration I find the greatest
pleasure in seeing my students succeed by creating the tools and environment for them
to do so. I have been successful in implementing inquiry based learning within
kindergarten and multi-sensory learning in various autistic support classrooms. Over
the years I have enjoyed working closely with support professionals such as behaviorists,
speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. Collaboration among such
professionals is how we build a strong community of learners and can provide the best
education possible for all students.
I am currently researching the effects of project based learning with students in
life skills classrooms. This concept has spiked my interest so greatly that I am currently
developing a curriculum around the idea. I have created events for students to showcase
work in the arts. Recently, I read the Project Max initiative, a fascinating project with
the design and layout of the ideal format for successful inclusion. I intend to culminate
all that I have learned through this research, my education at East Stroudsburg
University, and through life to create the best education possible for my student to
learn, grow, and know that they are each capable of greatness.
Thank you for your time and consideration for this position.
Sincerely,
April Bartholomew

2. I am a self-motivated person with a love for education. I am a firm believer in experimental and kinesthetic
learning, and have observed great success with this. Having 4 years of experience in a school for students with
special needs, I discovered a passion and skill that prompted my desire for the field. I maintained a 3.5 GPA
while raising 2 handsome boys. I am currently working on developing a curriculum to support the wide range
of learners in inclusionary and autistic support classrooms through a science inquiry based methodology
encompassing all content areas. As a life-long learner I am always open to new ideas and strategies to give the
best possible education to all the students I work with.
Professional Development School
September2015-December2016
Developed 2 week unit on
butterflies with focus on
kinesthetic learning for grades
pre-k and kindergarten.
Planned, prepared and held an art
showfor special needs school
Planned full social studies unit.
Worked with and implemented a
variety of reading programs.
Had opportunities to teach low
incidence disabilities, general
education and gifted students.
Practiced using data driven
instruction.
Autistic Support Middle School
Student Teacher
October 2016-December2016
Completed FBA and developed
IEP
Work closely with speech
pathologists and occupational
therapist
Maintained progress monitoring
Completed a general case analysis
Completed Student Centered
Comprehensive Profile
Created specially designed units
for each student in the room
Created reading protocols
Created math protocols
Used a multi-sensory approach
Kindergarten Student Teacher
August 2016-October 2016
Created and implemented unit
plans
Incorporated many hands on
lessons to meet the diverse needs
of students in my class.
Developed and tested student
learning outcomes for at-risk
students.
Incorporated inquiry based
learning into regular learning
lessons.
Participated in FBA meeting
Teacher’s Aide -Sunshine Station
February 2015-Novemember2015
Here I had the opportunity to work
with a range of young learners
ranging from 3months to 5 years.
Responsibilities included providing
basic needs and designing lessons
to encourage educational growth.
Used inquiry based learning with
preschoolstudents with amazing
results in attention to detail and
willingness to participate with
decreased levels of disruptive
behaviors.
Teacher’s aide - Willowglen
Academy
December2008-January 2013
I had the opportunity to grow from
one to one aide into the teacher’s
aide in working among students
with special needs.My
responsibilities as an aid included
assisting in the preparation of the
class, meeting behavior and
educational goals, managing
behavior and assisting students in
honing their life skills
Received certification for safe
crisis management.
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3. EastStroudsburg University- Pennsylvania GPA-3.5
Professional Development School
Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
At this school I have completed placement in Professional Development Schools having extended
experience from student teaching. Through the duration I maintained Dean’s List while raising my
2 children. Have studied Positive Behavior Support and Inclusionary practices.
Early Childhood Education PreK-4 Certification
Pennsylvania
Special Education PreK- 8 Certification (Pending)
Pennsylvania
PSEA- Pennsylvania State Education Agency
Member since 2014
CEC- Council for Exceptional Children
Member since 2014
Dean’s List- East Stroudsburg University
Achieved every semester2013- Graduation 2016
PDS Program Completion 2016
Name Company Title Contact Info
Susan Wolff East Stroudsburg
Areas School
District (Bushkill)
Kindergarten
Teacher
570-352-6443
Ashley Schmick Vernon Area
School District
Special Education
Teacher
862-266-6519
Gina Scala East Stroudsburg
University
Director of Special
Education
610-216-4857
Arthur
Dibenedetto
Vernon Area
School District
Superintendent adibenedetto@vtsd.com
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