Lizzy Sullivan
Summary
Professional educator with robust background in language arts instruction. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, assessment, and differentiated instruction. Reliable and resourceful, consistently supporting team goals and student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
DePaul Cristo Rey High School
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive 9th-grade English curriculum focused on skill development and critical thinking
- Served as National Honor Society Co-Chair Advisor, mentoring students in leadership and academic excellence
- Developed a literacy-centered curriculum where students read eight books per year
- Fostered a student-centered learning environment, encouraging engagement and collaboration
- Worked with a high immigrant population and English language learners, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs
- Member of the Sunshine Committee creating enrichment opportunities and planned events to celebrate staff
English Language Arts Teacher | Middle School Lead Teacher
Cincinnati College Prep Academy
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Recognized as Teacher of the Year (2020-2021) and Teacher of the District (2021-2022)
- Rated Accomplished on OTES evaluations for three consecutive years (2020-2023)
- Initiated and secured community funding for a Fruit and Vegetable of the Week nutrition program
- Served as a founding member of the Superintendent Advisory Board, influencing school-wide policy and curriculum decisions
- Led GEMS (Girls Empowerment & Mentorship Society), fostering leadership and self-confidence in young women
- Implemented district-wide curriculum strategies to enhance student literacy and writing skills
- Achieved significant progress in state ELA testing, with students exceeding expected growth in 2021, 2022 and 2023
Social Studies & English Language Arts Teacher | District Test Coordinator
Encore Academy
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Designed and taught 8th-grade Social Studies, ELA, and AP English 1 in an arts-centered charter school
- Coached and led students in Model UN, competing at the national NYC conference (Spring 2018)
- Served as District Test Coordinator, overseeing state testing procedures for grades 2-8
English Language Arts Teacher
Alice M. Harte Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Earned a Highly Effective rating on the TAP instructional rubric
- Achieved 88% student proficiency on the 2016 LEAP state test
- Designed Common Core-aligned 6th-grade ELA curriculum and assessments for InspireNOLA charter network
Reading Interventionist & ELA Teacher
ReNew Cultural Arts Academy
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Implemented STAR reading assessments to track student growth and proficiency
- Developed and executed a data-driven reading intervention curriculum, leading to a notable increase in student literacy scores
- Achieved the 2nd highest literacy growth percentage in the ReNew charter school network
Education
Master of Education - Focus on Literacy Development
The University of Kansas
08.2019
Bachelor of Education - Human and Consumer Sciences
Ohio University
06.2009
Skills
- Curriculum Development & Instructional Design
- Differentiated Learning & Student Engagement
- Data Analysis & Assessment Strategies
- Mentorship & Leadership Development
- Classroom Management & Positive Behavioral Interventions
- State Testing Coordination & Compliance
- Educational Technology Integration: Proficient in Google Classroom, Schoology, PowerSchool, ReadingPlus, Aimsweb, HMH, iReady, and IXL
- Licensed in Ohio, New York License Pending
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) License
- TeachNOLA Fellows Program (2013-2014) – Earned Highly Qualified certification in 6-12th grade English Language Arts.
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
DePaul Cristo Rey High School
07.2023 - 06.2025
English Language Arts Teacher | Middle School Lead Teacher
Cincinnati College Prep Academy
01.2019 - 06.2023
Social Studies & English Language Arts Teacher | District Test Coordinator
Encore Academy
08.2016 - 06.2018
English Language Arts Teacher
Alice M. Harte Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2016
Reading Interventionist & ELA Teacher
ReNew Cultural Arts Academy
08.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Education - Focus on Literacy Development
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Education - Human and Consumer Sciences
Ohio University
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