Colin Fraher

• Taught and coached students and teachers (First Grade - Sixth Grade).
• Supported teams of educators in analyzing and understanding student data to plan for instruction.
• Improved student performance by providing individualized feedback and adjusting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
• Assessed student progress regularly, using data-driven instruction to guide future lesson planning and targeted support.
• Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student progress throughout the school year, informing instructional decisions and enabling timely interventions when needed.
• Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all grade levels.
• Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
• Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

• Created and revised detailed assessment templates for neuropsychological evaluations.
• Selected specific neuropsychological assessments to be utilized by our team of psychologists.
• Conducted conferences with parents, teachers, and support specialists to create individualized education plans and individualized learning plans.
• Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.

• Developed a culturally responsive curriculum to support and extend the socio-emotional and academic growth of twenty-five students within an integrated classroom
• Organized extracurricular activities and clubs, fostering a positive school culture and promoting social-emotional growth among students.
• Viewed as a leader within the school community by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of the role – from interactions with colleagues to parent-teacher conferences.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
• Assessed student progress regularly, using data-driven instruction to guide future lesson planning and targeted support.
• Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student progress throughout the school year, informing instructional decisions and enabling timely interventions when needed.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
• Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all grade levels.
• Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
• Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

• Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student progress throughout the school year, informing instructional decisions and enabling timely interventions when needed.
• Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
• Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Utilized innovative teaching strategies and educational technology to effectively engage students in learning.
• Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic and socio-emotional success.
• Created and implemented individualized learning plans and individualized education plans for kindergarten-third grade students.

• Taught 32 students with a variety of learning differences, i.e., ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
• Viewed as a leader within the school community by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of the role – from interactions with colleagues to parent-teacher conferences.
• Organized extracurricular activities and clubs, fostering a positive school culture and promoting social-emotional growth among students.
• Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
• Conductor of school band and orchestra.

Music Analysis and Criticism

Music Composition

Music Performance

Educational Technology

Child and Adolescent Psychology

Assessment and Differentiation