Michael Sullivan
Warwick,Qld
Summary
Passionate Primary school teacher Teacher for 37 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. . Outstanding record of developing academic achievement among students of diverse backgrounds and academic histories. Encouraged students to cultivate intellectual and creative passions and capitalize on natural talents. Skillful School Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Warwick East State School
Warwick, Qld
04.2001 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
Small School Principal
Education Queensland
A Variety of Regional And Remote Schools, Qld
01.1990 - 04.2001
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Central Queensland Christian College
North Rockhampton, QLD12.1994
Diploma of Education - Education
Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education
Toowoomba, QLD12.1986
Skills
- Positive role model for younger teachers
- Common Core Standards
- Expectation Management
- Classroom Behaviour Management
- Group/ Individual Assistance
- Student Teacher Mentoring
- Instructional Strategies to improve student results
- Teacher Union Assistance
- Parent/Student relationships
- Individual Student Planning
- Setting individual and whole class learning goals
- Use of data to improve student learning
- Working as School Principal and dealing with a variety of staffing and student issues
- Working with students/ parents from a variety of trauma and special needs backgrounds
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 20 staff members as Principal of a number of small schools in a variety of regions.
- Collaborated with teams of up to 20 in the development of Positive curriculum development tasks.
- Achieved positive reading results through effectively helping with whole school data analysis.
- Applied positive whole school and classroom data analysis to improve student NAPLAN results.
- Led the establishment and development of the Sporting Schools program at Warwick East State school.
- Assisted student and beginning teachers as a mentor and school co-ordinator.
- Helped many school staff navigate complex Teacher Union issues and led the Warwick district as Lead Union Rep and State union Representative
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Warwick East State School
04.2001 - Current
Small School Principal
Education Queensland
01.1990 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Education - Education
Central Queensland Christian College
Diploma of Education - Education
Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education
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