Jennifer Collins
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in curriculum development, assessment, and classroom management. Proven ability to implement engaging lesson plans that foster collaboration and creativity, enhancing overall student learning experiences. HIghly skilled costume professional.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Madison Public Schools
Madison
10.2020 - Current
- Implemented differentiated lesson plans to address diverse student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior in alignment with school policies to promote a respectful and productive classroom atmosphere.
Business Owner
Salt Marsh Sewing
Clinton
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered alteration services tailored to individual customer preferences.
- Oversaw daily sewing operations, ensuring on-time delivery of customer orders.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Montville Public Schools
Montville
08.2009 - 09.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans for family and consumer sciences curriculum.
- Instructed students in cooking, nutrition, and financial literacy topics.
- Advised students on career pathways in family and consumer sciences fields.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
New London Public Schools
New London
08.2008 - 06.2009
Visual Merchandiser
Filenes Department Stores
Farmington
08.1994 - 08.1996
- Developed visually appealing displays to enhance customer engagement.
Freelance Costume Designer and Technician
Multiple employers
New York
09.1989 - 08.1994
- Employed as a costume technician for professional theater, dance and opera productions, including costumes for the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and the Broadway tours of "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera".
- Designed costumes for collegiate and professional theater productions, ensuring artistic vision and historical accuracy.
- Fabricated costumes using various materials, techniques, and sewing methods.
- Employed by multiple professional summer stock theaters as a designer, assistant designer, costume shop manager and costume craftsperson.
Education
CT Teacher Certification
Alternate Route To Teacher Certification
Hartford, CT06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Design And Technology
SUNY College At Purchase
Purchase, NY06-1992
Skills
- Curriculum Development/Lesson planning
- Assessment
- Costume shop management
- Classroom management
- Costume production (Draping, pattern making and stitching
- Costume Crafts
- Wig and makeup design
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Madison Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
Business Owner
Salt Marsh Sewing
08.2017 - Current
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Montville Public Schools
08.2009 - 09.2017
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
New London Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2009
Visual Merchandiser
Filenes Department Stores
08.1994 - 08.1996
Freelance Costume Designer and Technician
Multiple employers
09.1989 - 08.1994
CT Teacher Certification
Alternate Route To Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Design And Technology
SUNY College At Purchase