Diane Collins
Independence
Summary
Educator with 9 years skilled in fostering positive and inclusive learning environment. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics, and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Strong focus on collaboration with colleagues and achieving measurable academic results. Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about promoting student success through innovative and effective teaching methods.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
1ST GRADE ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Summit View Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Incorporated hands-on activities that fostered creativity and problem solving abilities in students.
- Fostered a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves.
- Actively participated in professional development activities related to curriculum standards.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and critical thinking skills.
- Created an inviting classroom environment that encouraged positive student-teacher relationships.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Newport Independent
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Accomplished at building relationships with students and families with a diverse range of cultures and languages.
- Accomplished at establishing procedures and classroom management strategies.
- Gained experience on how to interact with younger students and how to simplify the language being used.
- Have experience mentoring new teachers, peer teachers, practicum students and others interested in education as a profession.
- Have experience teaching remotely via Google Classroom and have had Google training.
- Am proficient with and implement a wide variety of technology in the classroom and through online applications.
- Have had extensive professional development opportunities including but not limited to: Kentucky Center of Mathematics Math Achievement Fund cooperating teacher, Kagan engagement strategies, Scholastic small group guided reading, and several training sessions for programs and curriculum development.
- Am comfortable inclusively teaching and accommodating students with a wide variety of needs and working cooperatively with Special Education teachers to monitor and collect data during the referral process.
- Developed interpersonal communication, leadership skills, skills to help me work well under pressure, time management skills, and goal setting abilities.
- Fostered an environment of mutual respect with coworkers.
- Developed the ability to accept and lean into feedback to improve my performance.
STUDENT TEACHER IN 3RD GRADE
White's Tower Elementary
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Attended a Writing Cluster Leaders meeting on 11/10/16 and a Technology Center meeting on 11/15/16.
- Utilized morning work as a way to connect to my students more, build a relationship with them, and established acceptable student behavior at the beginning of lessons.
- Questioned the students' tactics and used techniques that would engage the thinking process.
- Collaborate with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects that integrate multiple subjects and engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
- Develop and implement differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students in the 3rd grade classroom.
- Observed and taught in a third grade classroom setting which helped me better understand what it means to adjust to anything and include those students with special needs.
STUDENT TEACHER IN 4TH GRADE
James A. Caywood Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Created a week long lesson plan for the entire fourth grade when meeting a Science standard.
- Gained knowledge on classroom management with students from the beginning of the year.
- Discussed how to examine MAP, KPREP, System 44, and Read 180 data.
- Assisted students with tests and activities by providing explanation for the different concepts within Reading or Science.
- Helped students learn the Science standards through experimentation and the 5E model.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of students in the fourth grade classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Teaching
Eastern Kentucky University
KY08-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Thomas More College
05-2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Positive reinforcement
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Design
- Parent Communication
- Technology Integration
- Early childhood education
- Lesson Planning
- Mentoring
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
1ST GRADE ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Summit View Academy
08.2024 - Current
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Newport Independent
07.2017 - 05.2024
STUDENT TEACHER IN 3RD GRADE
White's Tower Elementary
10.2016 - 12.2016
STUDENT TEACHER IN 4TH GRADE
James A. Caywood Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Thomas More College
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Teaching
Eastern Kentucky University