Kelly Collins
Littleton,CO
Summary
Accomplished education professional skilled in compliance, collaboration, and developmental assessment. Successfully supported teachers and implemented curriculum, enhancing student learning outcomes and maintaining regulatory standards within preschool and school-age classrooms.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Open Door Learning Center
Denver, Colorado
05.2024 - Current
- Support the Director in daily operation of preschool and school age classrooms
- Support the implementation of curriculum
- Provide coaching, mentoring and support to teachers and assistants.
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Ensure compliance with state regulations
- Maintain accurate records, and documentation
Early Childhood Specialist
Englewood Schools
Englewood, Colorado
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate learn activities aligned with early childhood standards
- Observe and assess children's developmental progress
- Collaborate with families to support children's learning at school and home
- Collaborate with SPED teachers to help support children's learning with special needs
- Attend monthly professional development
Second Grade Teacher
Hope Christian Academy
Littleton, Colorado
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Plan and implement effective lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies
- Create instruction to meet the diverse learning of students
- Create a safe , nurturing environment
- Conduct Parent / Teacher Conferences
- Assess student learning through formal and informal informational evaluations
- Support students social emotional development and help foster positive peer interaction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/ Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-1993
Skills
- Literacy education
- Child development
- Faculty collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
Certification
- Colorado Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education
- Coaching License
Timeline
Assistant Director
Open Door Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Specialist
Englewood Schools
08.2018 - 07.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Hope Christian Academy
08.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/ Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver