Mary E. Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Northfield, Il

Northfield, Il

Buffalo Grove, Il

Denver, Co

• Coordinated and managed a team that supported special educators, related service providers, and administrators in providing academic, behavioral, and social emotional learning to students with disabilities.• Trained, consulted, and coached special educators and other school staff on discipline practices, location determination of special education services, behavior intervention, and the continuum of services.• Designed and implemented professional development.• Consulted with… Show more • Coordinated and managed a team that supported special educators, related service providers, and administrators in providing academic, behavioral, and social emotional learning to students with disabilities.• Trained, consulted, and coached special educators and other school staff on discipline practices, location determination of special education services, behavior intervention, and the continuum of services.• Designed and implemented professional development.• Consulted with administrators and school teams to ensure compliance with state and federal laws Show less

Greater Denver Area

I provided consulting and mentoring for special educators in 17 elementary schools. My responsibilities included:*Conducting professional development and providing on-going support in eligibility criteria, Encore and Enrich IEP programs, and the Rethink Autism platform.*Providing coaching and support in the data inquiry cycle, multi-tiered systems of support, assessment, instruction, progress monitoring, behavior and academic interventions, behavior management, data collection… Show more I provided consulting and mentoring for special educators in 17 elementary schools. My responsibilities included:*Conducting professional development and providing on-going support in eligibility criteria, Encore and Enrich IEP programs, and the Rethink Autism platform.*Providing coaching and support in the data inquiry cycle, multi-tiered systems of support, assessment, instruction, progress monitoring, behavior and academic interventions, behavior management, data collection, evaluation, the IEP process, IEP writing, FBAs and BIPs.*Working with special education teachers and special service providers to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Show less

Boulder, Denver

*Conducted independent academic evaluations, interpreted and reported data to students and parents.*Provided specialized instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, emotional regulation, and stress management.*Provided coaching for executive functioning in school and home settings.*Assisted families with transition, staffing and the IEP process.*Educated students and families on learning disabilities, accommodations, modifications, and… Show more *Conducted independent academic evaluations, interpreted and reported data to students and parents.*Provided specialized instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, emotional regulation, and stress management.*Provided coaching for executive functioning in school and home settings.*Assisted families with transition, staffing and the IEP process.*Educated students and families on learning disabilities, accommodations, modifications, and self-advocacy.*Consulted with other professionals to insure compliance with IEPs, suggested strategies for implementation of accommodations and modifications in the home and school environments. Show less

Boulder, Co

I taught a self-contained classroom for students with mild to moderate learning, emotional, intellectual, and physical disabilities (grades 1-9).*Created and implemented individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, social skills, self-advocacy, stress management, and emotional regulation.*Conducted on-going assessment and evaluation and used results to drive instruction. Provided data and detailed progress reports to parents, support providers, and educators at the home… Show more I taught a self-contained classroom for students with mild to moderate learning, emotional, intellectual, and physical disabilities (grades 1-9).*Created and implemented individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, social skills, self-advocacy, stress management, and emotional regulation.*Conducted on-going assessment and evaluation and used results to drive instruction. Provided data and detailed progress reports to parents, support providers, and educators at the home school.*Consulted with families and public educators throughout the IEP process. Show less

Commerce City, Co

*Assisted with the identification, evaluation, and assessment of students with special needs.*Wrote and implemented IEPs and BIPs for students with special needs.*Collaborated with other specialists and classroom teachers to design and implement lesson plans, learning strategies, interventions, accommodations and modifications for the individual needs of students.*Instructed students in reading, writing, and math using research-based methods to accommodate students with… Show more *Assisted with the identification, evaluation, and assessment of students with special needs.*Wrote and implemented IEPs and BIPs for students with special needs.*Collaborated with other specialists and classroom teachers to design and implement lesson plans, learning strategies, interventions, accommodations and modifications for the individual needs of students.*Instructed students in reading, writing, and math using research-based methods to accommodate students with special needs. Show less

San Luis Obispo, Ca

Project Director/Workshop Presenter/Consultant, June 2001-August 2004*Supervised 14 on-site facilitators and consultants in 30 public schools.*Presented workshops in 15 states for teachers, tutors, and administrators.*Worked closely with administrators and consultants to coordinate implementation.*Provided ongoing training and mentoring to facilitators and teachers.Facilitator/Clinician April 2000-June 2001*Trained and mentored teachers in… Show more Project Director/Workshop Presenter/Consultant, June 2001-August 2004*Supervised 14 on-site facilitators and consultants in 30 public schools.*Presented workshops in 15 states for teachers, tutors, and administrators.*Worked closely with administrators and consultants to coordinate implementation.*Provided ongoing training and mentoring to facilitators and teachers.Facilitator/Clinician April 2000-June 2001*Trained and mentored teachers in diagnostic and instructional methods.*Oversaw testing, diagnosing, and grouping of students for intensive intervention.*Set up and coordinated all aspects of intensive model.*Mentored intensive and classroom teachers.*Worked with students of all ages in a clinical setting, using the Lindamood-Bell programs for phonemic awareness, symbol imagery and concept imagery. Show less

Master'S Degree, Special Education And Teaching, K-21

Continuing Education, Education, 4.0 Gpa

ESL Strategies for Collaboration and Inclusion

Continuing Education, Education, 4.0 Gpa

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Teacher License, Special Education K-21, 4.0 Gpa

Teach Now alternative licensure program for special education.

B.A., Anthropology, Linguistics, English

Master'S Degree, Special Education, K-21