Karen Sullivan
Results-oriented leader with over 15 years of instructional expertise and 8 years of success in program coordination and cross-functional leadership. Proven track record in managing high-stakes certifications, overseeing grant-funded initiatives, and leveraging data-driven insights to foster institutional growth. A collaborative communicator skilled in building partnerships with diverse stakeholders and maintaining consistent brand voice to achieve mission-centric excellence.
Work History
Teacher Support Specialist
1 Year 5 Months- Elevated instructional quality across 300+ coaching cycles by
establishing strategic goals and data-driven assessments for literacy coaches, resulting in measurable improvements in student reading proficiency and coaching effectiveness. - Led and facilitated professional development on Science of Reading, research-based methodology, and instructional coaching topics.
- Led and facilitated monthly meetings with district leads, elementary administrators and literacy coaches to support school and state literacy initiatives, instructional best practices and planning, and coach leadership.
- Conducted targeted monthly site visits to assess and enhance
instructional practices at individual schools. - Maintained digital documentation of project work via a data dashboard and multiple shared agendas and documents.
Elementary & Middle School Educator
21 Years 11 Months- Modeled research-based instructional strategies and provided targeted support for staff in International Baccalaureate (IB) pedagogy, assessment, and evidence-based practices to drive student achievement.
- Led the horizontal and vertical alignment of state standards and IB frameworks, designing integrated units of study that foster critical thinking across K-8 grade levels.
- Coordinated and facilitated district-wide professional development for teachers and families, focusing on high-quality instructional methodologies and restorative practices.
- Deployed formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction, monitor student growth, and ensure all learners met or exceeded rigorous academic standards.
- Spearheaded the successful IB authorization and evaluation processes, ensuring school-wide compliance with international educational standards and local curriculum objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Political Science
Skills
Accomplishments
Facilitated district-level science instruction and pedagogical support for K–2 faculty, driving consistent educational standards and resource alignment across Indianapolis Public Schools.
Orchestrated district-recognized programs and coordinated community-wide exhibitions to showcase findings to stakeholders.
Facilitated professional development and communication for both
teachers and families, focusing on high-quality engagement.
Maintained digital documentation and project work via data dashboards and shared platforms to ensure accurate reporting and goal tracking.
Deployed formative and summative data to monitor growth and ensure all initiatives met rigorous organizational standards.
Led authorization and evaluation processes, ensuring full compliance with international standards and local objectives. Established strategic goals and data-driven assessments across 300+ coaching cycles to improve overall effectiveness and proficiency.
Acted as a bridge between strategic vision and execution by designing frameworks that translate goals into actionable outcomes.
Led horizontal and vertical alignment of standards to ensure consistency across all levels.
Certification
- Early Literacy Endorsement
- 80 Hours Keys to Literacy Certificate
- Responsive and Restorative Practices
- International Baccalaureate Training •
Making the PYP Happen; 2009 •
Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning;
2016 • Creating Authentic Units in the
MYP (Cat. 3); 2017 • Delivering the MYP
Curriculum: Heads of Schools/IB
Coordinator (Cat. 2); 2018 • MYP Global
Contexts for Teaching and Learning (Cat.
3); 2021