Caroline Collins
Ave Maria,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated middle school educator with 19 years of teaching experience in Language Arts, serving students in grades 6-8. National Board Certified teacher with certifications in Middle Grades English (Grades 5-9), Social Sciences (Grades 5-9), ESOL, and Gifted Endorsed. Skilled in developing engaging, standards-aligned instruction that strengthens students’ reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills. Known for building strong relationships with students, creating structured and supported learning environments, and using data to drive instruction. A collaborative educator committed to helping middle school students grow as confident readers, writers, and thinkers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Vineland K-8 Center
Miami, FL
08.2010 - 01.2025
- Taught Language Arts to students in grades 6-8, focusing on reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.
- Designed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lessons to state standards to support student achievement in reading and writing.
- Provided differentiated instruction for gifted students, ESOL learners, and students with diverse academic needs.
- Guided students in developing analytical writing, textual evidence skills, and critical thinking through literature studies and writing workshops and conferences.
- Used formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to improve student outcomes.
- Fostered a structured, respectful classroom environment that encouraged student voice, collaboration, and academic confidence.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, and administrators to support school-wide literacy goals.
- Maintained consistent communication with families to support student academic and social development.
Teacher
Carol City Middle School
Miami Gardens, FL
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Delivered comprehensive Language Arts instruction for grades 6-8 in a Title 1 middle school serving a diverse population of learners.
- Implemented differentiated strategies to support student engagement and achievement.
- Built strong relationships with students to encourage motivation, accountability, and academic growth.
- Participated in team planning, curriculum development, and school-wide initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Sociology/Anthropology
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2004
Skills
- Reading comprehension and literary analysis
- Writing instruction (narrative, informative, argumentative)
- Grammar and vocabulary development
- Differentiated and advanced academic strategies
- ESOL instructional support
- Data-driven instruction and assessment
- Classroom management and positive behavior support
- Collaboration and student advocacy
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Middle Grades English (Grades 5-9)
- Social Science Grades 5-9
- ESOL (Grades K-12)
- Gifted Endorsement
- National Board Certified Teacher (English Language Arts Early Adolescence)
Timeline
Teacher
Vineland K-8 Center
08.2010 - 01.2025
Teacher
Carol City Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Sociology/Anthropology
Florida International University