Kailyn Collins
Terry
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in middle school instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Valued team player known for adaptability and achieving educational outcomes. Effective communicator with talent for building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Byram Middle School
Jackson, MS
08.2020 - Current
- Design and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the curriculum standards.
- Maintain a positive and structured classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Effectively manage student behavior and address disciplinary issues.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and parents to support learning and development.
- Participate in extracurricular activities; cheer coach, PBIS, and SEL.
- Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
Lead Sales Associate
Target
Germantown, TN
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Noted by members of management for immaculate customer service, dedication, and product knowledge; increasing departmental traffic.
- Collaborated with members of management to create and facilitate a strategic plan to increase customer satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
- Achieved or exceeded monthly targeted sales, merchandising, and product distribution goals.
- Performed all cash register functions including open and close practices, balancing, and managing cash and card purchases.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Memphis, TN
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Managed a classroom of 20 to 35 students in multiple school districts, while employing a broad range of instructional techniques to optimize learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators on plans to increase student engagement for struggling and at-risk learners.
- Provided oversight to day-to-day activities within the classroom while maintaining a safe and productive environment for students and staff.
- Assessed, documented, and reported the development and progress of students through continuous observations.
- Proctored and provided accommodations for students during examinations and testing.
Education
Specialist - Psychometry
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12-2025
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belhaven University
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy
Jackson State University
01-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Assessment design
- Adaptable learning approach
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Byram Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
Lead Sales Associate
Target
01.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy
Jackson State University
Specialist - Psychometry
Jackson State University
INTERNSHIP
- Anatomy Cadaver Intern
- Meharry Medical College
- Nashville, TN
- May 2015 – July 2015
- Worked with medical personnel and professors to dissect cadavers and examined underlying anatomy.
- Remained abreast on surgical procedures and researched processes to present findings to medical staff and classmates during classroom sessions.
- Co-facilitated review sessions of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
Professional Development
- Ron Clark Academy Conference – Participated in professional learning focused on student engagement, school culture, and innovative instructional practices.
- Get Your Teach On Conference – Attended national educator training on classroom engagement, instructional strategies, and student achievement.
- Making Connections Conference (2-time Participant) – Engaged in professional development focused on instructional leadership, collaboration, and educational best practices.