Liz Collin
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
My objective is to use my background in education, literacy and music to empower youth and promote collaboration and creative expression in schools.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-5 Music Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023 - Current
- In this position I have been writing K-5 music curriculum and delivering lesson plans while managing my classroom and planning student music events and performances.
MUSIC TEACHER
TWIN TOWN GUITARS
01.2020 - Current
- I teach music lessons to people of all ages, incorporating music theory, songwriting, and technical skill into my lessons
- I teach guitar, ukulele, songwriting and voice
- I specialize in teaching guitar and have been playing for 20 years
Indigenous Education Coordinator
NATIFS
Minneapolis, MN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- I worked with Dakota chef Sean Sherman and his business partner Dana Thompson at their non-profit organization that focuses on Indigenous foodways
- I created curriculum and networked with people in the Native community to create Indigenous materials about traditional Native foods and foodways
- I also ran their social media and helped with marketing
TEACHER
BDOTE LEARNING CENTER
08.2015 - 05.2019
- I taught grades 1-6 in mixed-level classrooms and wrote curriculum tailored to Native American students
- I executed multiple lesson plans every day in a language immersion setting
- I oversaw a team of paraprofessionals and worked collaboratively with co-teachers during my time there.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
05.2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE -
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
12.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Positive Attitude
- Impactful Pedagogy
Certification
- K-6 Elementary Teaching License in the state of MN (Tier 3)
- DD Certification from Minot State University
Timeline
K-5 Music Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Indigenous Education Coordinator
NATIFS
08.2020 - 08.2021
MUSIC TEACHER
TWIN TOWN GUITARS
01.2020 - Current
TEACHER
BDOTE LEARNING CENTER
08.2015 - 05.2019
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE -
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA