Regan Sullivan
Summerville
Summary
Resourceful and innovative educator with over 8 years of experience in in person, e-learning, and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
Ashley Ridge Church
09.2022 - Current
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Supervised children from newborn to 12 years old.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
Author
Self-Employed
05.2021 - Current
- Built a loyal following through engaging author-reader interactions at book signings, speaking engagements or online platforms.
- Developed captivating storylines and characters, resulting in increased book sales and positive reader feedback.
- Gathered inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content.
- Used experience in the classroom to contribute to the storylines based on social/emotional needs of students.
- Sold over 500 copies in 3 months as a self-published author
Kindergarten Teacher
Dorchester District 2
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and sustained the agriculture club for 6 years to provide external learning and therapeutic opportunities for students.
- Rookie Teacher of the year 2016-2017
- Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
Education
Certificate of Completion - Reading Teacher Education
University of Florida Literacy Institute
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SC05.2016
Skills
- Pastoral Care
- Dynamic Teaching techniques
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Volunteer Management
- Community Engagement
- Administrative Leadership
- Project Management
- Program Development
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Program Planning
- Curriculum writing
- Event Scheduling
Timeline
Children's Ministry Director
Ashley Ridge Church
09.2022 - Current
Author
Self-Employed
05.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Dorchester District 2
08.2016 - 06.2023
Certificate of Completion - Reading Teacher Education
University of Florida Literacy Institute
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Charleston Southern University
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