Kelly Collins
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Compassionate and driven entry-level teacher with a strong background in long-term and short-term substitute teaching across elementary to middle school levels. Proven ability to create engaging lessons that effectively facilitate the learning of complex concepts, while actively encouraging participation during group activities. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Arkansas-Monticello, building upon a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Knoxville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Executed lesson plans left by educators to maintain continuity in student learning.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
Pharmacy Technician
NEA Baptist Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
01.2013 - Current
- Assisted pharmacist in daily duties, dispensing prescriptions, answering phones, filling Omnicell machines, preparing and compounding IVs, inventory, running reports, problem solving, and delivering meds to all areas in the hospital
Pharmacy Technician
St. Bernards Regional Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted pharmacist in daily duties, dispensing prescriptions, answering phones, filling med carts, med carousel, pyxis machines, inventory, running reports, problem solving, and delivering meds to all areas in the hospital
Hygiene Coordinator
Drs. Burton, Ray and Gibson, DDS
Little Rock, AR
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Coordinated all appointments for patients, billing, filing charts, and answered phones
Head Pharmacy Technician/Supervisor
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Jonesboro, AR
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Coordinated all daily duties and schedules for pharmacy technicians, maintained inventory control, managed all aspects of ordering over the counter and prescription medications, entered and dispensed medications for all patients and managed all accounts receivable and accounts payable
Education
MAT - Education
University of Arkansas- Monticello
Monticello, AR05.2026
Bachelors of Science - Education in Communication Disorders
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01.1997
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Organization
- Patience
- Fast Learner
- Teamwork
- People management
- Patient management
Referrals
Available upon request
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS
08.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
NEA Baptist Hospital
01.2013 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
St. Bernards Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Hygiene Coordinator
Drs. Burton, Ray and Gibson, DDS
01.2003 - 01.2004
Head Pharmacy Technician/Supervisor
Gibson’s Pharmacy
01.1995 - 01.2003
Bachelors of Science - Education in Communication Disorders
Arkansas State University
MAT - Education
University of Arkansas- Monticello