Cherry Collins
Summary
Certified School Librarian committed to promoting lifelong learning. Current educator exhibiting excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to fostering welcoming and inviting library atmosphere. Fast learner and multi-tasker, as well as organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coach
Bedford County Schools
06.2022 - Current
- Head SCHS XC coach 2023
- Assistant high and middle school XC coach 2022
- Maintained a budget for the team
- Successfully executed fundraisers and team trips
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Teacher
Bedford County Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Worked as both Special Education and English Teacher
- Department Chair for Special Education
- Work Based Learning coordinator/instructor for transition students
- Collaborated in PLCs to analyze data and assess how to improve student skills
- Worked cooperatively with administration, faculty, and community agencies to create job opportunities for students with disabilities
- Manged 27 IEPs, having annual meetings for each and collaborating with parents and team on each
- Teacher of the Month, April 2023
ESL Teacher
Qkids
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
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Special Education Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Self-contained classroom teacher
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Work Based Learning coordinator for transition students
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Hosted county wide special needs prom
- Sponsor of Best Buddies chapter
Education
M. Ed. - Educational Media & Technology - School Library
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Teaching
Lee University
Cleveland, TN12.2009
Skills
- Collaboration
- Community Involvement
- Technology Integration
- Records Management
- Rapport-Building
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Documentation
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Fundraising
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Multicultural Populations
Certification
Endorsed in School Library, English, and Special Education
Timeline
Coach
Bedford County Schools
06.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bedford County Schools
07.2020 - Current
ESL Teacher
Qkids
01.2020 - 01.2021
Special Education Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
07.2010 - 01.2015
M. Ed. - Educational Media & Technology - School Library
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Teaching
Lee University
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