E-mail: jim@fraunberger.com                                                                        Web Site: www.fraunberger.com

Summary of Qualifications

An enthusiastic, caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to children’s abilities. Proven ability to work in diverse, and often hectic, situations and still maintain a sense of humor. Commended for excellence in innovation, creativity, organization and ability to motivate students. Exceptional ability to establish rapport with students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Highly dependable, motivated and team-oriented education professional. Highly dependable, motivated and team-oriented. Experience with special education, gifted, autistic, at-risk and regular education students. Highly proficient in computer applications and technology.

“Mr. Fraunberger has been effective and reliable in his classroom and provides the much needed support and modifications needed for students.  It is evident that he enjoys working with students … for a teaching position, he has the skills and positive attitude we seek in professional educators.”         -- Principal, Bobby’s Run School

Teaching Experience

West Windsor - Plainsboro Regional School District, West Windsor, NJ

March 2000 -present

ü         Reviewed substitute plans, attendance forms, and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.

ü       Administered and recorded Discreet Trial sessions in a self contained classroom.

ü      Performed functions of a One to One Instructional Assistant / Paraprofessional with Autistic student.

ü      Carried out the lessons outlined in the absent teacher’s lesson plans.

ü      Followed all rules, policies and procedures to which regular teachers are subject, and which good teaching    practice dictates.

ü     Assumed responsibility for student behavior in class, during fire drills, and during any in-school or out-of-school activities.

West Windsor - Plainsboro Community Education, West Windsor, NJ

March 2004 -present

ü      Planned and taught evening Adult School classes on Windows XP, Web Design using FrontPage 2002, and PC applications.

ü      Carried out planned lessons and implemented hands on training in a classroom setting.

ü      Assisted Site Supervisor with Before School and After School Program at the Wicoff Elementary School.

ü      Prepared Site manual and video presentation outlining policies and procedures for the Extended Day Program at Wicoff School

Bobby’s Run School, Lumberton, NJ

September 2001-June 2004

ü       Assist inclusion classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program in grade 4 science, social studies, language arts and math.

ü       Designed and implemented various multimedia teaching aids to assist in instruction and assessment..

ü       Guide independent study for special education classified students.

ü       Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.

ü       Help classroom teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning displays.

ü       Read to students, listen to students read and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.

ü       Check notebooks and assists with supervision of testing and make-up work as directed by the teacher.

Accomplishments

ü       Presents old material in new ways to capture students’ interest and attention.

ü       Manages classroom and keep students on-task with projects that are both interesting and challenging.

ü       Provides differentiated instruction strategies for students needing special assistance.

ü       Utilizes excellent oral and written communication skills.

ü       Promotes achievement of students’ educational goals and learning objectives.

ü       Tutors students after school in grades 3, 4 and 5 math and writing.

ü       Possesses more than 20 years of corporate experience in purchasing and computer applications.

Education and Certification

William Paterson College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education

New Jersey Department of Education

Elementary Education Certification, Grades K-8