April Collins
Teacher
Belmont,NC
Summary
I taught at Tuckaseegee Elementary in CMS for 10 years including grades 1st and 3rd. I then moved to Lowell Elementary and taught 5th grade for 12 years. During my time at Lowell, I received the honor of being recognized as Oustanding Elementary Mathematics Teacher by NCCTM in 2007 and being named as Gaston County's Teacher of the Year in 2008. I tranisitoned to middle school so that I could focus on my love for math instruction. I taught at Grier Middle for 3 years and have been at Holbrook Middle for the past 4 years. I have learned and grown so much as I have tranisitioned to each new school. I am also very proud of the grant awards that I have received over the past several years. This year I was awarded the Ron L. Ensley Grant to complete a math project with my students. I have enjoyed a very successful career and have seen tremendous growth in my students as can be supported by released EOG data. I love my job and love to see students achieve those "aha" moments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 6 Math Teacher
Holbrook Middle School
Lowell, NC
08.2018 - Current
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Instructed classes of up to 45 students on principles and strategies of mathematics.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through Remind updates and incentives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led my PLC and served as Mentor to new teachers in order to ensure their success and growth in the classroom.
- Served as leader for our school's PBIS committee.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-6 Certification)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 08.1989 - 05.1993
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 08.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
Organizational ability
undefinedAccomplishments
2007 - NCCTM Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Teacher
2008 - Gaston County Teacher of the Year
Certification
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
08-2021
Grade 6 Math Teacher
Holbrook Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-6 Certification)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
08.1989 - 05.1993
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