Jayla Collins
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cedars Preschool Preschool Web
Rex, GA
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Practicum Student
Ivy Preparatory Academy
Atlanta, GA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained classroom discipline with behavior modeling and direct communication.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads, and computers to address common core goals.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Sheltering Arms Welcome All
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
Floater, Pre- K Lead Teacher
The Success Learning Academy
Atlanta, CA
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Meeting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
- Maintaining cleanliness according to COVID19 protocol.
- Organize and lead curriculum-based activities.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
Camp Aide
Camp Love, College Park
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
- Remained cognizant of camper dietary restrictions and allergies, confirming proper snacks and meals were distributed to each camper.
Practicum Student
Lorraine Elementary
Stockbridge, GA
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Dr05-2025
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
2400 Union Rd SW05.2018
Skills
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Social Skills Development
- Class Reading
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Imaginative Play Promotion
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Data Entry
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Certification
- Ethics Exam Passed 02/24/2022
- GA Preservice Certificate 12/15/2022
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 09/05/2024
- CREATE Project Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Conference 11/08/2024
Accomplishments
- Cedars Preschool at Rex Teacher of the Year 2022
Affiliations
- Singing
- Flute playing
- Learning Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Practicum Student
Lorraine Elementary
10.2024 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Cedars Preschool Preschool Web
08.2022 - 10.2024
Practicum Student
Ivy Preparatory Academy
02.2022 - 05.2022
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Sheltering Arms Welcome All
07.2021 - 07.2022
Floater, Pre- K Lead Teacher
The Success Learning Academy
07.2020 - 04.2021
Camp Aide
Camp Love, College Park
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clark Atlanta University
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
- Ethics Exam Passed 02/24/2022
- GA Preservice Certificate 12/15/2022
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 09/05/2024
- CREATE Project Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Conference 11/08/2024
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