Heather A. Sullivan

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 Heather A. Sullivan

619 Corlies Avenue  ~  Allenhurst, NJ 07711  ~  H: 732-531-8287  ~  C: 732-778-9279  ~  hsullivan@frhsd.com

Professional Experience

MANALAPAN HIGH SCHOOL; Manalapan, NJ (1999 – Present)

Peer Technology Facilitator (Fall 2005 – Present)

·       Facilitate peer tutoring in using educational software, MS Office suite, ancillary technology including Smartboards, LCD projectors, and portable laptop labs, and Internet tools such as Moodle, blogs, webcasts, and interactive educational games.

·       Conduct professional development workshops on increasing classroom use of technology, and directing effective student website use through credibility analysis, and appropriate, effective search techniques.

Pilot Program Teacher (Fall 2004 – Present)

·       Enhanced learning in Environmental Studies class by incorporating monthly student magazine, Environmental Health Perspectives for High School Students published by National Institute of Environmental Studies, and web-based activities into existing curriculum.

·       Collaborated with Environmental & Occupational Health Studies Institute of Rutgers / UMDNJ (University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey) to implement use of technology in making current scientific research relevant to real life by exposing students to professional scientists via live webcasts and Q&A sessions.

Biology, Marine and Environmental Science Teacher (Fall 1999 – Present)

·       Experienced teaching both mainstream and special education inclusion classes as tenured educator at New Jersey’s largest high school district, Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD).

·       Well practiced as a student teacher mentor

ST. MARY SCHOOL; Deal, NJ (1997-Present)

CCD Instructor / Assistant Director

·       Administer Catholic Catechism instruction for K-8^th grade students.

·       Spearhead efforts to recruit and manage CCD instructors.

MAC TESTING CENTER; Red Bank, NJ (1999-2001)

Summer Science Camp Director

·       Created and implemented alternative outdoor science program for middle school students.

SAT Prep Tutor

·       Prepared students for SAT examinations by supervising small group math review seminars and managing individual writing skills sessions.

Education

RUTGERS COLLEGE; New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, 1995

·       Minor in Sociology

INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON; Distance Program

Master of Science in Instructional Systems Technology, Currently pursuing

Research Grant

E.S.P.: Engaging Students Through the Use of PowerPoint

·       Sole Author

·       Awarded funding for laptop computer through Federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), Fall 2004

Awards

STAR Discovery Educator  (Fall 2005- Present)

1^st Annual FRHSD Grant Proposal Competition, Fall 2004

·       Winner / Recipient of Laptop Computer

Teacher of the Year Runner-Up, Spring 2005-2007

·       Nominated for demonstrating love of teaching, commitment to assist students, and willingness to collaborate and share ideas with colleagues.

Professional / Community Involvement

Local Professional Development Committee Chair – FRHSD, 2006- Present

Technology Advancement Committee Chair - Manalapan High School, Summer 2007- Present

Professional Learning Community Coordination Team Member - FRHSD, Summer 2007- Present

Biology Curriculum Develpoment/Revision Team Member - FRHSD, Summer 2007- Present

Discovery Educator Network Leadership Council Member- Online Community 2006- Present

Discovery Educator Network Blog Coordinator for NJ- Spring 2007-Present

Technology Facilitation Team Member - FRHSD, 2005 - Present

Student Teacher Mentor – Manalapan High School, Fall 2005

Varsity Tennis Coach – Manalapan High School, 2000 – 2002

Special Olympics Tennis Coach – Middletown, NJ, 1997 – 1999

Emergency Medical Technician – Tinton Falls, NJ, 1996 – 1998

Conference Presentations

NJECC Meetings, NJAET Annual Conference, NJETTC Meetings, Monmouth University Day of Discovery, NECC National Conference, NSTA Annual Conference

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

NJAET, ACSD, ISTE, NSTA, DEN

ONLINE AUTHORSHIP

Discovery Educator Network NJ Blog

FRHSD Technology Integration Clearinghouse Blog

Tech With Me (Educational Technology Wiki)