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Teacher

Bonnie Collins

Teacher
Terrytown,LA

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teacher Leader

Academy Of Our Lady
Marrero, United States
08.2002 - Current
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Maintained system required passing rate for years.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Holy Cross College
New Orleans, LA
08.2006 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
08.2000 - 05.2002

Associate of Arts - Business

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
08.1987 - 05.1990

Skills

Student-centered learning

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Timeline

Master of Arts - Theology

Holy Cross College
08.2006 - 05.2011

Teacher Leader

Academy Of Our Lady
08.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

University of New Orleans
08.2000 - 05.2002

Associate of Arts - Business

Delgado Community College
08.1987 - 05.1990

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