Sully Kilbane

Devised practice plans that prepare the players both mentally and physically. Met with players regularly to ensure expectations are clear and concise throughout the year.

Served as a full-time long-term substitute, teaching Pre-Algebra and Science. Established routines and structure by implementing daily warm-ups and agenda boards, and tracked student progress through weekly reflections.

Served as a full-time long-term substitute, instructing six periods of 7th grade science, including basic, academic, and honors level classes. Engaged students by implementing Nearpod for virtual field trips and interactive activities, and utilized formative assessment techniques.

Scaffolded student notetaking skills by introducing mind mapping, t-charts, and walking notes. Engaged students in formative assessments through interactive activities and utilized virtual field trips to enhance learning.

Taught a STEAM program for 6th-8th grade students, expanding provided lesson plans to create engaging and hands-on activities. Promoted and drove student curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Fostered student collaboration by directing students in the completion of group posters presenting lesson content. Evaluated students by interacting with each group and asking pertinent questions about their posters.

Designed and delivered two lesson plans on the three states of matter, introducing students to matter by presenting a variety of objects. Led students to identify commonalities of matter and sort items based on visual characteristics.

Engaged students by creating word problems using character cards with metric word problems for application of conversion instruction. Led small group activities to scaffold students' ability to create fractions using various games and manipulatives.

Constructed and implemented a literature unit plan for a group of four students based on the novel, 'A Long Walk to the Water'. Introduced students to symbolism and facilitated collaborative reading sessions with discussions to assess comprehension.

Grade: 3.04/4.00

Activities and societies: Honors: Dean’s List with Distinction Fall 2021, Dean's List with High Distinction Spring 2022, Dean’s List with High Distinction Spring 2023

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Math/History Education. Achieved a major GPA of 3.83/4.00 and an overall GPA of 3.04/4.00. Recognized on the Dean’s List with Distinction in Fall 2021 and with High Distinction in Spring 2022 and Spring 2023.