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Collin Hall

Farmington,MI

Summary

Proven educator and relationship builder, excelled at Royal Oak Schools by enhancing cultural awareness and student engagement through innovative curriculum development. Leveraged interpersonal communication and creative lesson design to foster inclusive environments, achieving significant academic growth. Expert in classroom management and stakeholder relations, adept at solving complex problems to benefit diverse learning communities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Spanish Teacher

Royal Oak Schools
01.2010 - Current
  • Cultivated communities with staff, students, faculty, parents, and guardians at Keller, Oak Ridge, Northwood, and Oakland Elementary schools throughout 15 successful years as an Elementary Spanish teacher
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.

Sales Representative

Gazelle Sports
05.2024 - Current

-Analyze customer's needs for footwear through gait analysis, running and walking form, and foot strike.

-Cultivate trust and engagement of customers through content-expertise and engaging interpersonal skills

-Work with athletes of all abilities to serve their current needs

-Lead group runs to enrich the running community associated with Gazelle sports, the running community in Northville, as well as the surrounding areas

-Assist, encourage, and guide community members who are greater stakeholders for the running community in general

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Technology

Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2008

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Relationship Building
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Classroom Management
  • Creative Lesson Design
  • Student Engagement
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Curriculum Development
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Timeline

Sales Representative

Gazelle Sports
05.2024 - Current

Elementary School Spanish Teacher

Royal Oak Schools
01.2010 - Current

Master of Arts - Educational Technology

Marygrove College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Michigan State University
Collin Hall