Zachary Collins
Kiddie Academy of South Fayette
Bridgeville,PA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Early Childhood Education professional with experience creating nurturing, engaging, and supportive learning environments for young children. Skilled in curriculum planning, classroom management, child development, and maintaining safe, structured classrooms. Passionate about helping children grow while building strong relationships with families and collaborating with teams to support positive learning outcomes.
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
1 Year- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that support cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Updated parents on student progress, classroom activities, and developmental milestones to strengthen home-school connection.
- Trained and supported new staff on classroom procedures and daily operations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Maintained classroom organization, managed student behavior, and created a safe, engaging learning environment to promote student learning.
Early Childhood Teacher
4 Months- Managed classrooms for children ages 3–5, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities to support growth.
- Maintained a safe, organized learning environment while ensuring compliance with school and state standards.
- Collaborated with staff and families to develop engaging lessons, track progress, and support children's learning goals.
Operational Team Lead
6 Years 3 Months- Managed classrooms for children ages 3–5, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities to support growth.
- Maintained a safe, organized learning environment while ensuring compliance with school and state standards.
- Collaborated with staff and families to develop engaging lessons, track progress, and support children's learning goals.
- Career Progression: Data Analyst Intern (2018–2019) → Senior Digital Fingerprinting Associate (2019–2020) → Case Manager (2020–2023) → Operational Team Lead (2023–2024)
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Completed an Associate degree in Business Administration. Currently continuing Early Childhood Education coursework at CCAC. Pursuing additional education and credentials to advance into early childhood leadership and director-level roles.
- Dean's List [Spring 2026]
Skills
Child Development
Classroom Management
Child Safety Standards
Team Leadership & Training
Family communication
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training & PA Required Clearances
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Kiddie Academy of South Fayette
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Early Childhood Teacher
Primrose Schools
03.2025 - 07.2025Read More
Operational Team Lead
ProVerify by Application Verification
09.2018 - 12.2024Read More
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
Associate of Science from Business Administration
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