Llora Sullivan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic Assistant Principal skilled in educational leadership and staff development. Led academic programs and implemented initiatives that foster positive learning environments. Strengths include planning, collaboration, and communication, resulting in enhanced student performance and improved teacher effectiveness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Southwest and Southeast Elementary Schools
Evergreen Park, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Led professional development for staff on IAR and ISA state-mandated assessments and the Evaluize teacher evaluation platform
- Conducted formal teacher evaluations and established continuous feedback loops to improve classroom practices and outcomes
- Directed school-wide IAR, and ISA testing logistics and verified the delivery of student accommodations to ensure compliance and fidelity
- Executed teacher needs assessment, resulting in unified student behavior communication form that improved transparency between school and home
- Developed a progress monitoring system for kindergarten that allowed for consistent data collection and data driven interventions
- Facilitated Academic Tier, Behavior Tier, and PBIS meetings to align academic and behavioral interventions with student needs
- Served as an LEA representative for IEP and 504 meetings, ensuring adherence to special education laws and student support plans
- Co-Founded the Equity Resource Library Committee to audit districtwide literature and expand school resources to reflect diverse perspectives and inclusive values
- Engineered attendance tracker that streamlined parent communication, decreasing student absences and enhancing parent relationships
- Partnered with principals to coauthor weekly newsletters to streamline school to home communication
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Southwest Elementary School
Evergreen Park, IL
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed fourth grade curriculum to improve learning outcomes in Science and Social Studies
- Created student-centered assessments that fostered reflection and enhanced problem-solving skills.
- Implemented Social Emotional Learning curriculum that encouraged problem-solving and accountability, contributing to reduced classroom disciplinary issues
Preschool, Second Grade and Resource Teacher
St. Barnabas
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Designed lessons based on Reggio Emilia principles to foster exploration and problem-solving skills.
- Integrated Heggerty Phonics and letter identification strategies into the primary curriculum, leading to increased student mastery of letter identification, sounds, and writing with automaticity
- Served as Lead Reading Resource Teacher, delivering data-driven tiered instruction tailored to academic needs.
- Mentored new teachers and facilitated professional development sessions on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
First Grade Teacher
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Crestwood, IL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Monitored progress and analyzed data to tailor instruction, resulting in improved student reading proficiency
- Facilitated small group lessons on phonics and fluency strategies, enhancing reading comprehension
- Established routines and behavior management systems to foster a safe, productive classroom environment
Assessment Administrator
Chicago Public Schools Office of Early Childhood
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of teachers in early childhood classrooms across Chicago, maintaining accuracy and integrity of performance data to support informed educational decisions
Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Cajetan School
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for Religion, Language Arts, Science, Math, and Social Studies to meet diverse student needs
- Analyzed data to inform targeted interventions, resulting in improved content comprehension among students
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and development.
Junior High Science Teacher
Chicago Public Schools: Sidney Sawyer Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Implemented peer tutoring program pairing junior high students with ELL kindergartners to improve literacy skills and foster mentorship.
- Coordinated grade-level meetings with teachers to align instructional planning.
- Coached teachers on grant writing, resulting in a 30% increase in successful Rochelle Lee Foundation grant recipients
- Coached teachers on grant writing, resulting in a 30% increase in successful Rochelle Lee Foundation grant recipients
Sixth grade homeroom and Junior High Science Teacher
Our Lady of Knock
Calumet City, IL
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Developed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned science lessons that fostered inquiry, critical thinking, and hands-on learning opportunities
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher evaluation
- Curriculum design
- Student discipline
- Data analysis
- Student engagement
- School culture
- Professional development
- Community outreach
- Communication skills
- IEP compliance
- Faculty support
Credentials And Recognition
- ISBE Type 03 Standard Elementary Teaching License
- Principal Endorsement, 02/2019
- Early Childhood endorsement, 06/2021
- LBS1 endorsement, 04/2024
- Certified to evaluate teachers; completed Illinois Performance Evaluation training, 07/2025
- Completed CPI nonviolence crisis intervention training, 08/2025
- CPR certified, 09/2025
- Mother McAuley Mother's Club President
- Rochelle Lee Grant Foundation recipient
- Impact Grant recipient
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Southwest and Southeast Elementary Schools
01.2025 - Current
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Southwest Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2025
Preschool, Second Grade and Resource Teacher
St. Barnabas
01.2015 - 01.2022
First Grade Teacher
Nathan Hale Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assessment Administrator
Chicago Public Schools Office of Early Childhood
01.2010 - 01.2013
Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Cajetan School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Junior High Science Teacher
Chicago Public Schools: Sidney Sawyer Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.2002
Sixth grade homeroom and Junior High Science Teacher
Our Lady of Knock
01.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
DePaul University