Kathleen Sullivan
Summary
Fours Years Experienced Special Education Teacher in a Self-Contained Bridge Setting. Skilled at creating a safe and welcoming environment for diverse learning abilities. Proficient in creating lesson plans for a multi-grade classroom, providing differentiated instruction while accommodating student-specific IEP goals. Proficient in communication and creating a positive reinforcement to focus on the needs of special education students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (1-6)
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2020 - Current
- Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught multiple grades and subjects to students with learning, intellectual and emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with paraprofessionals to creative a supportive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Covered Pre-K Maternity Leave as a Full-Time Substitute Teacher from April 2019-June 2019.
- Covered Pre-K Maternity Leave as a Full-Time Substitute Teacher from February 2020-May 2020.
- Taught remotely beginning of March 2020- May 2020, using Google Classroom. Created and recorded daily videos of morning meets, ELA and Math.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule while Implementing lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher
- Collaborated with parents through weekly newsletters, emails, parent engagement activities and parent teacher conferences.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (1-6)
CUNY, College of Staten Island,
Staten Island, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education (B-2)
CUNY, College of Staten Island,
Staten Island, NY01.2018
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Motivating students
- Patience
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (1-6)
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
04.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education (1-6)
CUNY, College of Staten Island,
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education (B-2)
CUNY, College of Staten Island,
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