Amy Sullivan
Calabash,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Exceptional Education Teacher with a proven track record at Brunswick County Public Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive classroom practices. Skilled in data-driven decision making and parent-teacher collaboration, I enhance student engagement and promote social-emotional learning, ensuring all students achieve their personal goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Education Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and educators to enhance student engagement and progress.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate student learning and participation.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student development and identify areas for improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional techniques.
- Served as an advocate for exceptional education students within the school community, raising awareness about their unique needs and abilities.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management techniques and creating clear expectations for conduct.
- Enhanced student comprehension by using differentiated instruction techniques and tailoring lesson plans to individual needs.
- Mentored new teachers in the Exceptional Education Department, sharing insights gained from years of experience in the field.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Supported students in achieving personal goals through tailored interventions.
- Fostered inclusive classroom culture by promoting respect and collaboration among peers.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve academic outcomes.
- Implemented creative instructional approaches such as project-based learning and hands-on activities to engage students with various learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices for exceptional education teaching strategies.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting respect, inclusivity, and active participation from all students.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to inform instruction, ensuring lessons were tailored to meet the diverse needs of exceptional learners.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in special education teaching methods and strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Neuse Charter School
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and educators to enhance student engagement and progress.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate student learning and participation.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2017
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Data-driven decision making and progress monitoring
- Multisensory teaching
- Assessment strategies
- Instructional technology
- Math and Literacy interventions
- Inclusive classroom practices
- Social-emotional learning
- IEP implementation and development
Certification
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-12)
- Language Arts 6-9
Timeline
Exceptional Education Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Exceptional Education Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
11.2019 - 06.2023
Exceptional Education Teacher
Neuse Charter School
08.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Governors University
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