Kayla Collins
Jackson,TN
Summary
Experienced Educator with 19 years of success in teaching, motivating, and directing students to achieve high levels of interest and achievement. Passionate about student development and delivering an exceptional learning experience. Skilled in designing challenging and innovative activities that cater to diverse student interests and needs. Excellent communication skills to present information in a relevant and engaging manner. Effective team leader/member with strong collaborative abilities. Adaptable Online Teacher committed to cultivating student growth and success. Critical thinker routinely assesses student growth and progress and adapts teaching methods according to class needs. Utilizes various live stream programs, grading software systems and mobile applications to promote learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
Jackson, TN
08.2021 - Current
- Experience in virtual education for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- Experience with using and implementing Schoology, Blackboard, Google Classroom, Nearpod, IXL, iReady, SAVVAS, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
- Leads professional development for faculty.
- Creates data-driven lessons and assessments.
- Provided feedback on student performance through individualized comments.
- Attended conferences and on-site visits of other virtual schools.
Teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
Jackson, TN
08.2008 - 05.2020
- Elementary and middle school teacher
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Teacher
Weakley County School District
Sharon, TN
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Middle school language arts teacher.
- Middle school girls' basketball coach.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Teacher
West Carroll Special School District
Trezevant, TN
08.2005 - 05.2007
- 3rd grade teacher (all subjects, same homeroom)
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
Education
Ed.D - Doctorate in Education
Union University
Jackson, TN12-2016
Ed.S. - Education Specialist
Union University
Jackson, TN08-2014
Masters Instructional Technology - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE07-2009
Bachelor of Science - Child Learning And Development
Bethel College
McKenzie12-2004
Skills
- Develops instructional materials aligned to standards and objectives
- Provides effective, relevant, and engaging virtual events and classes
- Active participant in our faculty learning community, and professional development opportunities
- Provide student-centered, effective virtual coaching
- Strong communication skills with students, parents, and co-workers
- Flexibility to adjust the instructional approach
- Skilled at using data to identify students in need of support, and to drive standards-based learning
- Strong listening skills, and the ability to build relationships
- Implements student-centered, small group, and one-to-one virtual instruction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Online Teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Jackson Madison County School System
08.2008 - 05.2020
Teacher
Weakley County School District
08.2007 - 08.2008
Teacher
West Carroll Special School District
08.2005 - 05.2007
Ed.D - Doctorate in Education
Union University
Ed.S. - Education Specialist
Union University
Masters Instructional Technology - Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Bachelor of Science - Child Learning And Development
Bethel College
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