1. April Fellman, (702-249-1058), aprilfellman@hotmail.com
336 Orchid Oasis Ave., N. Las Vegas, NV 89031
Professional Profile
Eager to instill my love of learning in our future generations:
 Master’s in Educational Leadership, June, 2016
 Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, 2015
 Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, May 2013
 Nevada teacher license
 Experienced in use of the classroom technology
 Experienced in Teacher Leadership
 Dedicated to creating life-long learners
Education, Honors, and Certifications
MA Educational Leadership (in pursuit)
American College of Education, June 2016
MA Curriculum and Instruction/ Concentration Common Core Math Implementation K-8
American College of Education, 2015
BA Elementary Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks. 2013
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member
Dean’s List 2009-2013 (4.0 gpa, 152 credits)
Associate in the Arts
Edison College, Fort Myers, Fl. 2007
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Graduated with high honors, Dean’s List (4.0 gpa)
2012- Passed middle school Praxis exams in: Middle School Content Knowledge, Middle School Language
Arts, Middle School Science, Middle School Social Studies, Middle School Math
2011- Scored in top 15% of the nation in Praxis II Elementary School Content Knowledge with a score of
190
Key Qualifications
Certified in Elementary (K-8) Education with qualifications to teach middle school content knowledge in:
math, language arts, science, and social studies
Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in Common Core Math
Completion of Explicit Phonics, Reading and Writing Academies (CCSD)
Experienced in Teacher Leadership including mentoring new teachers
Experienced in Grant Writing

2. Incorporation of interdisciplinary lesson planning with a focus on differentiated instruction using various
teaching strategies
Implementation of technology in the classroom using Smart Board/iPad applications
Experienced in team teaching settings
Focused on creating socially responsible learners using community connections in the classroom
Experience in multi-grade classrooms- substituted in K-12 grade classrooms for the 2011-2012
school year (Delta Greely School District), Fifth Grade Teacher 2013, Second Grade Teacher 2014-
present
Computer Skills
 Software (IBM and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Access, Inuit
 Working knowledge of the Internet
 Website creation/management
 Experienced in online conferencing/Distance education
 System installations and debugging; terminal/printer operations
Employment
 Second Grade Teacher, August 2014 to present
Myrtle Tate Elementary School, Las Vegas, Nevada
(Responsibilities: plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities to engage students in grade
level learning. Create curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards across subject
areas. Create CCSS aligned assessments to analyze student growth and learning. Identify and
use various instructional resources to meet diverse student needs including high ELL
populations. Maintain and complete necessary student records including RTI records.
Participate in weekly grade level meetings.)
Myrtle Tate Teacher Leadership Roles:
21st Century Grant Tutoring Site Leader
August 2015-present
(Responsibilities: Coordinate and plan afterschool multi-level instructional activities to meet
needs of diverse students grades K-5. Input student and family data in Cayen. Create and
maintain student rosters for afterschool tutoring. Plan family involvement activities and align
activities to school day curriculum. Analyze assessment data to measure program
needs/success. Collaborate with site administration as needed to maintain effective after
school programming.
Safe Routes to School Coordinator/Fire Up Your Feet Coordinator
October 2014-present
Responsibilities: Coordinate various school wide physical activities and promotions including
2015 Fire Up Your Feet Campaign for which Myrtle Tate placed first in Nevada receiving
$1200 in spring winnings, third place in the 2015 fall competition, first place in the spring
2016 competition receiving $1300 in winnings and 3rd in national rankings, in-put and track
student, staff, and family participant data, coordinate Walk to School Wednesday campaigns,
collaborate and plan family engagement activities, write various grants, coordinate grant
fund distribution and material ordering, coordinate and collect various walking surveys,

3. coordinate Safe Route to School educational activities to promote to/from school safety,
coordinate and collect necessary data to promote Myrtle Tate to SRTS Silver Status 2015 and
to become first school in Clark County to achieve Gold Status in 2016
Additional Leadership Roles-
Grade Level Math Instruction/Assessment development
Infinite Campus Superuser/Professional Development Presenter
Fall/Spring Festival Coordinator
Field Trip Coordination
Mentor Teacher (2015 to present)
CCSD Summer Pals Program (mentor in new teacher induction program)
Written/received the following grants on behalf of Myrtle Tate-
MAC Grant $500
Junior League of Las Vegas Grant $1000
Walk-n-Roll Grant $450
Donors Choose $700
Mojave Microgrant $320
Century Link Teachers and Tech Award Winner $3884
http://newsroom.ccsd.net/tate-elementary-school-teacher-april-fellman-wins-
century-link-grant/
Disney Musicals in Schools Grant 2016/2017 School Year
Fire Up Your Feet winnings $2600
 Fifth Grade Teacher, August 2013 to June 2014
Gragson Elementary School, Las Vegas, Nevada
(Responsibilities: plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities to engage students in grade
level learning. Create curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards across subject
areas. Create CCSS aligned assessments to analyze student growth and learning. Identify and
use various instructional resources to meet diverse student needs including high ELL
populations. Maintain and complete necessary student records including RTI records.
Participate in PLC meetings and complete 45 hours of CCSD professional development)
 Student Teacher, August 2012 to May 2013
Delta Elementary School, Delta Junction, Alaska
(Full time student teaching portfolio, year-long intern portfolio, student work sample analysis,
and literacy development profile samples available upon request.)
 Substitute Teacher, K thru High School, August 2012-present
Delta/Greely School District, Delta Junction, Alaska
(Responsibilities: assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in
accordance with school rules. This may include bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or
other duties assigned by the school principal. Maintain normal classroom routines and
discipline procedures. Follow the instructions left by the teacher Work one on one with
students struggling with material. Working in small groups with special education students.)
 Special Education/Autism Aide, March 2012-May 2012
Delta Greely School District/Delta Elementary School
(One on one instruction with intensive needs Autistic student. Responsible for math, reading
and writing instruction implementation. Experienced in implementing Handwriting without

4. Tears and Ed Mark instruction. Monitored student safety. Aided student with physical therapy
exercises.)
 School/classroom volunteer, August 2011-May 2012
Delta Elementary School, Kindergarten. Delta Junction, Alaska
 Journalist/office assistant, January-October 2009
Delta Wind, Delta Junction, Alaska
(experience in all aspects of office management, customer service, accounts
payable/receivable, website management, reporting/journalism)
 Teller, September 2008-January 2009
Wells Fargo, Delta Junction, Alaska (experience in customer service, balancing transactions,
Hogan (in house computer operation))
References:
Sarah Popek (principal) Myrtle Tate Elementary School, 702-799-7360
Yahaira Vega (Second grade teacher) Myrtle Tate Elementary School, 714-248-3868
Erin Chilson (Second grade teacher) Myrtle Tate Elementary School, 412-874-0055
Milt Hooton (mentor teacher) Delta Elementary School, 907-803-2002
Stefanie Lehner (Kindergarten teacher) Delta Elementary School, 406-696-8235
Letters of Recommendation upon request
Philosophy of Education
I believe that learning takes place best when students are engaged and in order to engage
a diverse group of students several learning styles must take place not only each day but in each
lesson. Children need to be provided with the opportunity to learn from their own curiosities
through hands on exploration and experimentation which provides them with critical thinking
skills and engages them in the content. Children should be provided opportunities to learn from
their peers through cooperative learning groups. To aid visual learners there needs to be
opportunities in the classroom to actually see what is being taught and not just leave the learning
to a text book. Lecturing does have its place in the classroom but should not be the sole way to
teach. Kids should be able to learn by reading about the subject, talking about the subject,
forming their own questions and discovering their own answers through hands on explorations
and children should be able to have the chance to be able to learn from their peers. Solitary
learning should take place as well but by allowing the children to learn from each other provides
both auditory and verbal learners a chance to reinforce their knowledge.

5. It is my belief that academics are only a part of what school has to offer. Children must
be provided a chance to learn compassion for their peers. I am a firm believer in creating a
classroom community where all of the children are not only accepted but valued. This
encourages the children to take risks and risks allow the children to broaden their understanding
and truly digest the information taught in school. By teaching children to be compassionate there
is less conflict in the classroom which leaves more time to be focused on learning. One way to
encourage this is to promote group learning and taking children out of their comfort zone by
continually changing the group dynamics so everyone finds value in working with all of their
peers, not just former friends.
I am an advocate for interdisciplinary learning in the classroom. By compartmentalizing
subjects our kids lose touch with how learning is interconnected which makes many things all
the more difficult to understand. Subjects should not have rigid boundaries and be broken apart
to be taught separately. Various skills should be integrated in one lesson because real world
scenarios are never clear cut and separated. Math can easily integrate writing, art, and science.
Science journals can integrate art and writing into the science curriculum. Children can
continually develop various skills throughout the entire school day when their classroom fosters
interdisciplinary learning. In my classroom children will get the ‘whole’ picture because they
will be taught that everything is connected.
Most importantly I believe that there is no reason why learning can’t be fun. Kids will
want to learn if it is presented in a way that sparks their interest. Sure, there will be days when
they must take tests and learn math skills that they may not be enthused about, but if kids
generally love learning they will cope better during periods of less enjoyable learning like during
state testing. When kids have fun while learning they want to come to school and this gives them
the best chance to excel in life.