Kelsey (Johnson) Sullivan

3800 W Chandler Blvd #1004

Chandler, AZ 85122
(520)840-3457
kelsey.l.johnson@asu.edu
PERSONAL OBJECTIVE
My goal is to inspire in my students the love I have for learning and math by obtaining a position as a 5 th8th grade math teacher. I want to give my students the tools they need to be successful by delivering
clear, enjoyable math lessons that will result in confident mathematicians that have mastered the math
content. My goal is to prepare my students and give them the tools they need to continue their journey
through the upper levels of math.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, 5th and 6th Grade Math,
July 2014 May 2015
ASU Preparatory Academy Polytechnic, Mesa, AZ
Assumed full teaching responsibilities during the second semester of placement
Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans based on the Arizona College and Career
Readiness Standards
Collaborated with colleagues to design thematic units in math and social studies
Facilitated Individualized Leaning Plans/Parent Teacher Conferences with mentor teacher
Participated in and contributed to team meetings and staff meetings
Tutored 5th and 6th Grade students after school twice a week in math
Familiar with and mastered TAP Rubric by scoring highly on evaluations
Internship, 4th Grade, Riggs Elementary School, Chandler AZ
Performed reading case studies using various assessments

January 2014 - May 2014

Internship, 5th Grade Science,

August 2013 December 2013
ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Assisted in inquiry science experiments and project based learning lessons
Internship, 2nd Grade,
Dobson Bell Academy Charter Elementary School, Chandler AZ
Worked with small reading groups to teach mini lessons

January 2013 May 2013

EDUCATION
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ United States
August 2011 May 2015
Elementary Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) (BAE), GPA: 4.0
I received my undergrad degree through the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College iTeachAZ program. I
took all the extra required classes, including various higher level math courses, in hopes of acquiring my
math endorsement once I have completed the required amount of teaching experience.
Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ United Stat
August 2010 May 2011
Associate of Arts Elementary Education , GPA: 4.0
My senior year of high school I took dual enrollment classes through a head start program at Central
Arizona College.

CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS

SEED Grant Recipient
September 2014 May 2015
A $10,000 living wage given by the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU to Student Teachers
wanting to persue middle school math or science. Includes four additional STEM professional
development/training courses that attended by the student teacher along with their mentor.
Spirit of Teaching Award Recipient
A leadership award given by the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU

April 2014

Deans List

August 2011 May 2015

Regent High Honors Endorsement

Full Tuition Scholarship

August 2011 May 2015

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STEM Project Based Learning Training (24 hours)

July 14-16 2014

Strength Finder 2.0 / Uncovering our Inner Strengths Training (1.5 hours)

July 18, 2014

Leader in Me, Olweus, and Technology Training (3 hours)

July 21, 2014

Small Group Training (1 hour)

July 23, 2014

Daily Five, Smart Board, and DRA Training (4 hours)

July 28, 2014

DNealian, School Procedures, and Olweus Training (4.5 hours)

McKinney Ventro/SPED/Weebly Training (1 hour)

September 3 and July 29, 2014

September 17, 2014

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Arizona State University-Polytechnic, Mesa, AZ United States
01/2012 - 05/2014
Student Worker-grader and office aid
Graded papers, entered grades using excel, and updated Blackboard
Assisted students with Calculus I and Linear Algebra questions and quiz make-ups during office
hours
Assisted with office organization and errands

REFERENCES
Kim Caruthers
5th/6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

480-343-0678

Becki Chapman
iTeachAZ Site Coordinator/Instructor

480-734-9712

Patricia Converse
5th/6th Grade Math Teacher

480-727-5857

Dr. Molina Walters

Clinical Associate Professor at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

480-748-6562