Stacy Ann Collins

Dedicated, collaborative, and highly motivated educator with over 11 years of teaching experience. Known for a warm and caring personality and a proven ability to create inclusive classroom environments that support diverse learning needs and promote academic growth. Committed to motivating and inspiring students to reach their full potential.

First Grade Teacher/Mentor - DC Virgo Preparatory School - Wilmington, NC

(2026)

• Provide high-quality instruction to first-grade students in literacy, phonics, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Develop and implement engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans that support diverse learning needs and student achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and differentiate instruction.
• Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic growth, independence, and social-emotional development.
• Serve as a mentor, providing guidance, support, and professional collaboration to colleagues and beginning teachers.
• Share instructional strategies, resources, and best practices to support effective teaching and student learning.
• Collaborate with grade-bands, instructional coach, administrators, families, and support staff to address student needs and strengthen academic outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and opportunities for academic support.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation while monitoring individual student growth.

Kindergarten Teacher - Durham Charter School - Durham, NC

(2024 - 2026)

• Delivered rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned with North Carolina standards to improve student achievement
• Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and close learning gaps
• Built a structured, high-expectations classroom environment that supports both academic and social development
• Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum and implement best instructional practices
• Maintained strong communication with families to support student success
• Contributed to school culture by promoting character education and participating in school-wide initiatives
• Implemented Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) strategies to identify student learning needs, provide targeted interventions, and monitor academic progress.
• Collaborated with teachers, interventionists, and families through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to support student achievement and behavioral outcomes.
• Analyzed student performance data within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to drive instructional decisions and improve learning outcomes.

Kindergarten Teacher - Lake Rim Elementary School - Fayetteville, NC

(2019 - 2024)

• Delivered rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned with North Carolina standards to improve student achievement
• Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and close learning gaps
• Built a structured, high-expectations classroom environment that supports both academic and social development
• Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum and implement best instructional practices
• Provide bi-monthly professional development for academic staff (2023–2024)
• Serve as Grade Level Chair (2023–2024)
• Served as Grade Level Representative for the School Improvement Team (2022–2023)
• Mentor and support new teachers on the grade-level team
• Plan and facilitate grade-level meetings
• Member of Successful Student – High Expectations Correlates (2022-2023)
• Member of the Curriculum Team Correlates (2019–2022)
• Collaborate with team members to plan and implement engaging lessons
• Implemented Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) strategies to identify student learning needs, provide targeted interventions, and monitor academic progress.
• Collaborated with teachers, interventionists, and families through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to support student achievement and behavioral outcomes.
• Analyzed student performance data within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to drive instructional decisions and improve learning outcomes.

Literacy Specialist (Grades 1–3) - Holy Family Infant and Primary School - Kingston, Jamaica

(2015 - 2018)

• Delivered rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned with North Standards Curriculum (NSC) to improve student achievement
• Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and close learning gaps
• Built a structured, high-expectations classroom environment that supports both academic and social development
• Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum and implement best instructional practices
• Conduct literacy assessments to identify students’ strengths and areas for growth
• Analyze data to inform reading and writing instruction
• Design and implement targeted literacy interventions
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to strengthen literacy programs
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to ensure improvement
• Served as Speech and Drama Club Coordinator
• Prepared students for graduation speeches and national competitions (JCDC Festival)

Basic School Teacher (5-Year-Olds) - Holy Family Infant and Primary School - Kingston, Jamaica

(2018 - 2019)

• Delivered rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned with North Standards Curriculum (NSC) to improve student achievement
• Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and close learning gaps
• Built a structured, high-expectations classroom environment that supports both academic and social development
• Collaborate with administrators, parents, and colleagues to support student success
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons
• Coordinate Speech and Drama Club activities
• Prepare students for graduation speeches and JCDC Festival competitions

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Higher Education Administration: Educational Leadership - Liberty University (2022 - 2026)

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - University of the West Indies, Jamaica (2017 - 2019)

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education - University of the West Indies, Jamaica (2011 - 2013)

Diploma - Early Childhood Education - Shortwood Teachers’ College, Jamaica (2008 - 2011)