Carmen Collins

Experienced educational leader with a strong K–12 background, committed to equity, student achievement, and creating safe, supportive school environments. I have experience coaching teachers, supporting instruction, and using data to improve student outcomes, especially for English learners.

I bring a passion for dual language education, focusing on biliteracy, bilingualism, and honoring students’ cultural and linguistic strengths. I value collaboration and work closely with staff and families to build a positive school culture and support the success of all students.

• School Administrator Certificate
• Michigan Department of Education - Elementary & Secondary Admin K-12
• License Number: SA00000001211566 - Issuance date 06/23/25 - Expiration 06/30/30
• Professional Teaching Certificate
• Michigan Department of Education - K-12 Bilingual Spanish & K-12 Spanish FF
• License Number: PF0000000802351 - Issuance date 06/02/2025 - Expiration 06/30/30
• Commission on Teaching Credentialing - California
• Child Development Permit - License Number 230295 - Issuance date 08/03/23 - Expiration 09/01/28
• Single Subject Teaching Credential Clear - FL Spanish K-12 & adults
• License Number: 220230263 - Issuance date 07/11/22- Expiration 08/01/27
• BCLAD Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Clear - License Number 230155769
• Issuance date 02/15/23 - Expiration 01/01/28
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Clear - License Number 210009929
• Issuance date: 01/01/2026- Expiration 01/01/2031

• 2023 - 2025 Edward Hyatt World Language Academy - San Jacinto Unified School District
• Guiding Coalition member, SS Council member, Site Equity member, PTA member
• 2019 - 2020 Starlight Elementary - Beaumont Unified School District
• CRT representative for math & leader of Multicultural club
• 2016 - 2017 Placer High School - Placer Union High School District
• Created & developed curriculum for Spanish GED and ESL Adult Education
• 2014-2016 Berrien High School - Berrien Springs Public School
• Spanish and International Club Advisor
• 2003 – 2010 Coloma High School - Coloma Community School
• Spanish Club Advisor
• 1997 - 1999 Marlborough High School - Marlborough Public School
• Translator/Interpreter English & Spanish
• TBE/ESL, Curriculum, Title I & Guidance departments

• “Mrs. Collins is a hard working, intelligent teacher who has a strong commitment to her students. She both respects them and holds them accountable to high expectations. Mrs. Collins is also a self starter. She came to a newly funded Bilingual Program that really had no infrastructure. She spent an incredible amount of extra time developing curriculum for this new program.” Walter McClennen, Principal - Marlborough High School, MA
• “Professionally, Carmen is a master teacher. Carmen is committed to educational excellence and demands the best of her students. Her approach to the classroom is creative and eclectic. Any time spent in her classroom reveals a learning environment that is both educationally constructive and fun.” Terry Sheehan, English Instructor - Coloma High School
• “Carmen Collins, a dedicated educator and leader whose qualifications and commitment to student success are outstanding. I have had the pleasure of serving as Carmen’s advisor and teaching several of her courses during her pursuit of an Educational Leadership Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) at Western Michigan University. Throughout this time, she has continually impressed me with her intellectual curiosity, integrity, and unwavering dedication to her work.” Wayne “Rusty” Stitt, Ph.D.