Joanna Fulcher Azar

South Bend, Indiana

(574) 904-0783 ∙ jazar@anoveltime.com

Bachelor of Science in Education                                                               December 2000

·         Indiana University at Bloomington

·         Elementary Education, Concentration in Mathematics, Endorsement in Computers

·         Graduated Summa Cum Laude; 3.78 GPA

·         Valedictorian of the Education School; 3.98 GPA in Education School

Master of Science in Education                                                                            May 2007

·         Indiana University at South Bend

·         3.98 GPA

#945593 State of Indiana                                                                         Expires: 2-15-2011

• General Elementary 1-6– 7/8 non-departmentalized             
• Computer Endorsement K-12
• Mathematics 1-9

Seventh Grade Teacher                                                                 August 2003-June 2004

                                                                                                         August 2006-May 2007

Jefferson Intermediate Center · South Bend, Indiana

·         7^th grade Reading, English, and Social Studies teacher following and building upon the State Standards and District Curriculum Guides

·         7^th grade team leader

·         Building Reading Apprentice Educator

·         Helped create and maintain ASAP (After School Assistance Program) for free tutoring after school for willing 7^th grade student

·         Girls 5-8 Track Coach

Eighth Grade Teacher                                                                     August 2004-June 2006

Jefferson Intermediate Center · South Bend, Indiana

·         8^th grade English teacher, Honors English teacher, and Math teacher

·         8^th grade team leader

·         Followed and built upon the State Standards and District Curriculum Guides

·         Created and chaired a Writers’ Wonderland night; collected student writing samples from all grades and subject areas and displayed them in an art gallery design for parent night

·         Girls 5-8 Track Coach, Coed 5-8 Cross Country Coach

Fourth Grade Teacher                                                                     August 2001-May 2003

Guion Creek Elementary School ∙ Indianapolis, Indiana

·         Increased classroom NWEA scores in Reading, Math, and Language Arts from Fall to Spring semester, both in 2002 and 2003, significantly above district set expectations

·         Founded after school program entitled Plato Pals, focusing on Math Remediation and Enrichment for grades 2-5 using a newly adopted, district wide, computer program

·         Introduced, trained, and maintained school wide use of Book Adventure Reading Program

·         Co-chaperone for Space Camp in Birmingham, Alabama (2002) and St. Louis trip (2003)  

Fifth Grade Teacher                                                                     December 2000-June 2001

Alexis Coquillard Elementary School ∙ South Bend, Indiana

·         Formulated and implemented lessons in a departmentalized and inclusive environment through direct instruction and cooperative learning

·         Successfully and aggressively instituted new mathematics and language curriculum, mid year

·         Provided extra assistance before and after school to students needing extra help

·         Enthusiastically participated in school committees and night-time functions

·         Participated in professional development through the South Bend School Corporation

Mr. James Kapsa, Principal                                 Mr. Thomas Sims, Asst. Principal

Jefferson Intermediate Center                               Marshall Intermediate Center

528 South Eddy Street                                         1433 Byron Drive

South Bend, IN 46617                                         South Bend, IN 46614

(574) 283-8700                                                   (574) 231-5801