Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Work Preference
Timeline
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Ginger Collins

Fountain Valley,CA

Summary

Compassionate English Teacher with Newport-Mesa Unified School District, skilled in curriculum development and classroom management. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and project-based learning. Recognized for fostering critical thinking and improving literacy skills, while providing exceptional student support and motivation. Committed to continuous professional growth and educational excellence.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Credentials

English Teacher
09.2004 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
  • Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
  • Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
  • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.

Education

Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA

Master of Arts from Education

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Public Relations
09.1991 - 12.1995

Skills

  • Student motivation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Student support
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum development
  • Creative and expository writing
  • Literature analysis
  • Project-based learning

Accomplishments

ERWC Certified - Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum

Teacher of the Year in 2011 (Estancia High School)

NMFT Grant Recipient (awarded 2008-2015)

Certification

CLAD-English

CA Single-Subject Credential (English)

Interests

  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy

Travel

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balance

Timeline

English Teacher

Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Credentials
09.2004 - Current

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Public Relations
09.1991 - 12.1995

Vanguard University

Master of Arts from Education

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