Lakayah Collins

Dedicated and passionate educator with a strong commitment to providing a transformative learning experience for students. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive classroom environment, and promoting student-centered learning. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.

Substitute Teacher - University Preparatory Academy - Detroit, MI

(2022-01)

• Create conceptual Math and Science lesson plans for elementary students for grades Kindergarten-5th grade.
• Foster a nurturing and inspirational learning environment that promotes and develops creativity, positive behavior, and a purpose-driven focus for excellence.
• Encourage critical thinking to allow students the opportunity to develop a multi-faceted approach to global problem-solving solutions.

Sales Associate - Deb - Westland, MI

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Operated cash register for cash, check, credit card transactions with number accuracy.
• Managed marketing promotions and alerted customers to upcoming sales and events.
• Operated multi-line phone system, fielded and routed calls to appropriate departments.
• Handled all customer relations in a gracious manner in accordance with company protocols and policies.

Cashier - Kroger - Westland, MI

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

• Operated cash register for cash, check, credit card transactions with number accuracy.
• Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
• Cleaned and organized work areas.
• Provided excellent customer service, answered customer inquiries, and assisted internal and external customers with store/retail issues and concerns.

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Major in Social Studies - Eastern Michigan University (2025-04)

High School Diploma - Cherry Hill School of Performing Arts (2007-01 - 2010-12)