BRITTANI SULLIVAN
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Functional Classroom)
Crestmont Elementary School
05.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Elementary School Teacher (3rd Grade)
Crestmont Elementary School
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Project REACh Resident Teacher (Sped K-6)
Crestmont Elementary School
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Co-taught in an inclusion setting with 3rd and 4th grade students while attaining my Master's Degree in Elementary Special Education
- I shared all responsibilities as the teacher of record in the classroom which included but was not limited to, lesson planning, instruction (small and whole group), creating/writing IEPs, attending all meetings and professional developments as well as other school events or field trips.
Project REACh Resident Teacher (Sped K-6)
Gilliard Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Co-taught in a self-contained classroom with students ages K-5 while attaining my Master's Degree in Elementary Special Education
- I shared all responsibilities as the teacher of record in the classroom which included but was not limited to, lesson planning, instruction (small and whole group), creating/writing IEPs, attending all meetings and professional developments as well as other school events or field trips.
Early Childhood Educator
The University of West Florida Educational Research Center for Child Development
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinate a developmentally appropriate program of activities for children to support growth and development, prepare and post daily schedules, weekly lesson plans and classroom specific handbook for parents; plan special parents events each semester, communicate with parents in positive and respectful engagement; conduct bi-annual developmental assessments of children and engage in daily observations and meet checkpoints through the online assessment software; conduct parent conferences to review assessments, review assessment data and carry out activities for school improvement plan.
Early Childhood Educator
First Presbyterian Preschool (NAEYC Accredited)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinate a developmentally appropriate program of activities for children to support growth and development, prepare and post daily schedules, weekly lesson plans and classroom specific handbook for parents; plan special parents events each semester, communicate with parents in positive and respectful engagement; conduct bi-annual developmental assessments of children and engage in daily observations and meet checkpoints through the online assessment software; conduct parent conferences to review assessments, review assessment data and carry out activities for school improvement plan.
Education
Master of Science - Collaborative Special Education (K-6)
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies - ECE
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2018
Skills
- Certified Teacher (AL)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Co-teaching Experience
- Certified as a Child Abuse Mandated Reporter by Alabama DHR
- Lesson Planning
- Data Management
- Team Collaboration
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Behavior Modifications
- Collaborative Teamwork
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Functional Classroom)
Crestmont Elementary School
05.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher (3rd Grade)
Crestmont Elementary School
05.2022 - 05.2023
Project REACh Resident Teacher (Sped K-6)
Crestmont Elementary School
04.2022 - 08.2022
Project REACh Resident Teacher (Sped K-6)
Gilliard Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
Early Childhood Educator
The University of West Florida Educational Research Center for Child Development
10.2019 - 01.2021
Early Childhood Educator
First Presbyterian Preschool (NAEYC Accredited)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Collaborative Special Education (K-6)
The University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies - ECE
The University of Alabama
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