Joy D. Sullivan
Burleson
Summary
Outstanding record of success in maximizing the effectiveness of educational programs through skillful curriculum development for Elementary through adult students. Demonstrated capacity to teach, motivate and direct students while maintaining high levels of interest and achievement. Superb interpersonal skills; able to establish positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty members. Strong planning, organizational, coaching and leadership abilities. Proven results directing and coordinating academic and auxiliary activities for Elementary and High Schools by effectively collaborating with team members and administrators.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Band Director
- High School and Middle School for 2 years.
- Head Middle School Band Director for 3 years.
- Responsibilities included: budgeting, planning, recruiting, music selection, hiring of private lesson teachers and assisting with the marching band.
- Planned and promoted concerts, performances in the community and contests.
- Consistent Division I ratings at Region V Concert and Sight-reading competitions, Sandy Lake Band Festival and Six Flags.
Instructional Coach/Demo Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2022 - Current
- Demo teacher
- Observed and coached teachers
- Developed and Presented Professional Development
- Led and attended PLC's for K-5
- Coordinated and calibrated with Administrators to move teachers forward
- Jane Shaffer trainer of trainers
Classroom Observer
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Observe and Analyze Classrooms
- Report findings to SMU
- Dallas, TX
- 09/2017 - 05/2018
New Teacher Induction Specialist
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Observed and coached first year teachers
- Developed and Presented Professional Development
- Met in PLC's with First Year Teachers
- Coordinated with Administrators on moving teachers forward
Learning Network Specialist
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Math Specialist for Tier III Schools
- Developed Professional Learning for Math Teachers
- Classroom observations with follow-up conversations about best practices
- Professional Development presenter on 6 campuses, as well as, district wide
- Teacher coaching and modeling
- Overall advocate for the teacher, providing instruction and guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, curriculum choice, center production, etc.
Math and Reading Specialist
The Academy at Nola Dunn
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Provided support to teachers in both Reading and Math.
- Provided Professional Development as needed by the staff.
- Conducted Teacher meetings and PLC's concerning data from the classroom and STAAR.
- Budgeted and bought materials for the Math and Reading Labs.
- Math club director, and choir director
4th Grade Teacher
The Academy at Nola Dunn
Burleson, Texas
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Provided instruction to students in the 4th grade, all subject areas.
- Constructed daily lesson plans and scheduled activities.
- Used Brain-Based learning techniques, performance excellence, daily 5, Love and Logic, thinking maps, kamaco, Better Learning Through Structured Teaching lesson model, Depth and Complexity concepts, and Data Collection and Analysis in the classroom.
- Directed the student choir.
- Lifelong learner striving to use all the Best Practices when working with students.
- Burleson, Texas
- 08/2009 - 08/2010
Instructional Coach/Specialist
Burleson ISD
Burleson, Texas
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Worked with two of the Burleson Elementary Schools, doing staff development, teacher coaching and modeling.
- Assisted teachers in maintaining their Professional Learning Plan.
- Conducted and assisted with weekly PLC's.
- Overall advocate of the teacher, assisting them in implementing best practices in the classroom.
- Best practices would include: Performance Excellence, Better Learning through Structured Teaching, Data Collection and Analysis, Daily 5, SIOP techniques, Engaging Lessons, Love and Logic Behavior Management techniques, PLC, and Depth and Complexity.
- Organized and began a student choir.
- Summer Institute for Teachers Presenter, Daily 5 in the Classroom, Performance Excellence.
- District Trainer for Better Learning through Structured Teaching model.
4th Grade Math Teacher
Stribling Elementary School
Burleson, Texas
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Provided instruction to students in the 4th grade.
- Constructed daily lesson plans and scheduled activities.
- Implemented Kilgo Higher Order of Learning techniques, Performance Excellence techniques of data collection and interpretation, and Study Island in the classroom.
- Summer Institute Instructor: Understanding Learning by Ruby K.
- Payne and Performance Excellence.
Testing Coordinator
Norwood Elementary School
Burleson, Texas
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Served as 504 coordinator, ESL coordinator, At-Risk coordinator, Dyslexia coordinator and testing coordinator.
- Duties also included administering WASI IQ tests to dyslexia referral students, gathering data for Special Education Referrals, contacting parents for SAT meeting, and Administrator in charge of SAT meetings.
- Summer Institute Presenter for Performance Excellence.
- District Trainer for Performance Excellence.
- 3rd and 4th grade Looping Teacher.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Norwood Elementary School
Burleson, Texas
02.2002 - 02.2007
- Provided instruction to students in 3rd, then 4th grade.
- Constructed daily lesson plans and scheduled activities.
- Integrated specialized techniques designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Implemented and used Kilgo Higher Order of Learning techniques, Grace Stansy's approach to Problem Solving, FOSS Science, Six Traits of Writing, and Baldridge Performance Excellence Techniques.
- District trainer for Performance Excellence.
- Summer Institute Presenter for 4 years.
- Team leader 3 years.
- Burleson, Texas
- 02/2002 - 02/2007
5th and 6th Grade Fine Arts Teacher
Alvarado Intermediate School
Alvarado, Texas
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Provided music
- Art and drama instruction for all 5th grade students and all 6th grade students who were not in band.
- Instructor of the Gifted and Talented pull-out program for 5th and 6th grade Gifted and Talented students
- Worked collaboratively with the teachers to extend the content of the classroom with the gifted students
- Constructed daily lesson plans and scheduled activities
- Implemented an after school choir program
- Performed plays and musicals with the choir throughout the year.
Band Director
Irma Marsh Middle School
Castleberry
08.1995 - 08.1999
- Head Band Director - Middle School Bands
- Responsibilities included: budgeting, planning, recruiting, music selection, hiring of private lesson teachers, assisting with the marching band, director of the color guard
- Planned and promoted concerts, performances in the community and contests
- Consistent Division I ratings at Region V Concert and Sight-reading competitions, Sandy Lake Band Festival and Six Flags Music Fest
- Built program from 85 students to over 350 students
Band Director
Joshua Middle School
Joshua
08.1991 - 08.1995
- Head Band Director - Middle School Bands
- Responsibilities included: budgeting, planning, recruiting, music selection, hiring of private lesson teachers, assisting with the marching band, director of the color guard
- Planned and promoted concerts, performances in the community and contests
- Consistent Division I ratings at Region V Concert and Sight-reading competitions, Sandy Lake Band Festival and Six Flags Music Fest
- Organized and Delivered Beginning Band Drives at the Elementary Schools
Band Director
Wayside Middle School, Eagle Mountain/Saginaw ISD
08.1985 - 08.1990
- Middle School Bands.
- Responsibilities included: budgeting, planning, recruiting, music selection, hiring of private lesson teachers, assisting with the marching band, director of the color guard.
- Planned and promoted concerts, performances in the community and contests.
- Consistent Division I ratings at Region V Concert and Sight-reading competitions, Sandy Lake Band Festival and Six Flags Music Fest.
- Built program from 85 students to over 350 students.
Education
Masters Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TexasBachelor Degree - Music Education
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TexasSkills
- Teacher Leader/Advanced Teacher Leader Certified
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Development Presenter
- District Staff Developer
- Instructional Coach
- Teacher Advocate
- Testing Coordinator
- Budget Development
- Data Driven Instruction
- Reading and Math Specialist
Certification
- Principal Certification
- PDAS Certified
- All Level Music
- All Level Instrumental Music
- EC - 4 Certification
- ESL Certified
Timeline
Instructional Coach/Demo Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
07.2022 - Current
Classroom Observer
Southern Methodist University
09.2017 - 05.2018
New Teacher Induction Specialist
Fort Worth ISD
07.2014 - 01.2017
Learning Network Specialist
Fort Worth ISD
07.2013 - 07.2014
Math and Reading Specialist
The Academy at Nola Dunn
02.2011 - 02.2012
4th Grade Teacher
The Academy at Nola Dunn
08.2009 - 08.2010
Instructional Coach/Specialist
Burleson ISD
08.2009 - 08.2010
4th Grade Math Teacher
Stribling Elementary School
02.2008 - 02.2009
Testing Coordinator
Norwood Elementary School
02.2007 - 02.2008
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Norwood Elementary School
02.2002 - 02.2007
5th and 6th Grade Fine Arts Teacher
Alvarado Intermediate School
08.1999 - 08.2002
Band Director
Irma Marsh Middle School
08.1995 - 08.1999
Band Director
Joshua Middle School
08.1991 - 08.1995
Band Director
Wayside Middle School, Eagle Mountain/Saginaw ISD
08.1985 - 08.1990
Assistant Band Director
Bachelor Degree - Music Education
Texas Wesleyan University
Masters Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Tarleton State University