Brianna Sullivan
Brighton
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience teaching diverse student populations. Proven ability to foster collaborative learning environments that promote social and emotional development. Strong organizational skills complemented by a solid educational background. Effective communicator with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Classroom Teacher
John F Kennedy Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
- Teach third grade ELA using the EL Education curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy, vocabulary development, and student engagement
- Implement Fundations as a phonics-based foundational skills program to support readers at various levels
- Experienced in using the ALL Block component of EL to reinforce comprehension, fluency, and independent reading strategies
- Participates in professional development sessions with colleagues in effectively using the EL curriculum and ALL Block in their classrooms
- Collaborate with grade-level team to create aligned instructional plans and monitor student growth through data-driven instruction
Long Term Substitute
Russell Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented the Focus Curriculum teaching lessons and incorporated those lessons into hands-on centers
- Taught whole group and center-based math lessons
- Created a safe community-based learning environment
- Collaborated weekly with the kindergarten team to discuss data and student supports
Long Term Substitute
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with plans left by the previous teacher
- Ensured that students were welcomed into a supportive learning environment
- Met weekly with the director of lower school and the third and fourth grade teams to collaborate and analyze student work
- Attended biweekly professional development
- Used responsive classroom and restorative justice practices throughout the day
- Collaborated with Student Services Team to create academic and behavior plans for students with different learning styles
Classroom Teacher
Saint John the Evangelist School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhance student learning by implementing multiple instructional approaches and creative activities
- Create strong relationships with each student to improve social-emotional learning as well as proactive behavior strategy
- Instruct students individually and as a group using multiple curriculums including Journeys, Envisions, Elevate Science, and My World
- Implement Science of Reading strategies into the classroom through literacy centers and phonics instruction
- Collaborate with grade level teachers to allow for deeper enrichment and reinforcement of the grade level standards
STEM Teacher
Saint John the Evangelist School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Created and taught lessons that incorporate technology to support students learning virtually and in-person using Next Generation Science Standards and Elevate Science curriculum
- Integrated student needs and interests while scaffolding and differentiating instruction
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create an inclusive and safe environment for all learners
- Collaborated with the school counselor and resource teacher to meet students’ social, emotional, and learning needs
- Administered frequent formative assessments and summative assessments such as MAP to evaluate student learning and plan instruction
Preservice Teacher Candidate, Advanced Internship
Jewett Street School
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and literary specialist to provide Title 1 support to students in ELA class
- Aided third grade teachers during guided math groups
- Provided tutoring in a kindergarten classroom to help students develop phonological and phonemic awareness
- Assisted and administered support using: i-Ready, PALS, Xtramath, Fountas and Pinnell Continuum for guided reading
- Participated in data meetings to analyze academic scores and determine student supports
Substitute Teacher
Canton Public Schools, Manchester Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Followed and taught assigned lesson plans for students in grades preschool through fifth grade
- Implemented knowledge of classroom management strategies to support active participation and a safe classroom environment
Supervised Student Teaching
Green Acres Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and taught lessons for students based on Manchester, NH District Standards
- Served as the primary teacher for two weeks
- Differentiated and scaffolded instruction for students with IEPs
- Implemented Responsive Classroom strategies to support the social and emotional needs of learners
- Taught phonics lessons using Fundations and Heggarty curriculum
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Indianapolis, IN06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE
Manchester, NH05.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Progress monitoring
- Data analysis
- Collaboration skills
- Student engagement
- Instructional planning
- Assessment strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Creativity Facilitation
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking capacity
- Innovative lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Inclusive teaching
- Organizational skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
References
- Dr. Christine Copeland, Principal, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Boston, MA, 617-828-8596, ccopeland@bostonpublicschools.org
- Dr. Chris Flieger, Principal, Saint John the Evangelist School, Canton, MA, 314-799-7413, chris.flieger@sjscanton.org
- Jillian Geraghty, Instructional Coach, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Boston, MA, 518-222-0038, jgeraghty@bostonpublicschools.org
- Stephanie Jarvis, Fourth Grade Teacher, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Boston, MA, 413-441-2016, sjarvis@bostonpublicschools.org
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ELA Classroom Teacher
John F Kennedy Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Long Term Substitute
Russell Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Saint John the Evangelist School
01.2021 - 01.2022
STEM Teacher
Saint John the Evangelist School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Preservice Teacher Candidate, Advanced Internship
Jewett Street School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Supervised Student Teaching
Green Acres Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Substitute Teacher
Canton Public Schools, Manchester Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2020
Masters - Early Childhood Education
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE
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