Monique LeFlore Collins
Baton Rouge
Summary
First Grade/ELA-Reading Teacher/Mentor Teacher at GEO Prep Mid City, adept at developing standards-based curricula that enhance student achievement and social skills. With over 8 years of experience, this educator effectively implements PBIS and RTI interventions to support positive behavior and academic success. Proven track record in mentoring staff, planning innovative lessons, and fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade/ELA-Reading Teacher/Mentor Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2023 - Current
- Prepare and plan literacy and math centers daily to encourage student achievement and socialization skills
- Develop standards-based curricula including a balanced literacy program, math, and writers' workshops
- Implement the PBIS social-emotional development program
- Employ PBIS to reinforce positive behavior
- Develop tier two and tier three RTI interventions for struggling students who are not successful
- Participate in the development of IEPs and attend meetings that include parents and administrative personnel
- Create and implement lesson plans
Mentor Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with teachers to set short and long-term goals
- Motivated staff to be the best true version of themselves
- Collaborate with leadership to improve school data, teach best practices, and improve the school's culture
- Conduct weekly meetings with teachers
- Assisted teachers in analyzing what worked and what did not work in a lesson/in the classroom
- Assisted in developing the teacher's capacity to reflect and learn from experiences
- Modeled high-quality instruction and reflection
- Explaining practice, instructional objectives, theory, or research on which I base my teaching, why I made specific choices, and why I think particular actions were or were not effective
- Planned lessons with the teacher and shared ideas
- Completed formal and informal observations and provided feedback
- Evaluate lesson plans and annotations
Tutoring Site Coordinator
Whiz Kids (Geo Prep Mid City 1st-8th grade)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the selection, training, and supervision of Tutors
- Provide support services to program participants in the areas of academic, personal, financial literacy, and vocational matters
- Maintain records and files for each participant
- Organize and assist in the planning and implementation of cultural and enrichment activities
- Responsible for payroll records for workers
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Recruit students
- Analyze data and make changes to academic goals
First Grade Lead Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Leading the development of your department's curriculum
- Assessing lesson plans and current teaching methods
- Identifying shortcomings in lessons or teaching methods
- Evaluate student progress
- Plan curriculum with varying developmental needs
- Track academic performance
- Guide and mentor other members of the teaching staff
- Meet with parents to discuss the needs and goals of students
Kindergarten Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Design and follow a complete teaching plan
- Teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills
- Organize learning material and resources
- Use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc) to motivate and stimulate children's abilities
- Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
- Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
- Monitor children's interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
- Cooperate with administration staff
- Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations
Kindergarten Teacher
Dalton Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment, enhancing student cooperation and sharing
- Maintained meticulous records of student progress, adapting teaching strategies accordingly
- Provided tailored support, enhancing individual student achievements
- Kept detailed records to adapt teaching methods effectively
Parent Liaison
Winbourne Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Facilitate parent-school communication
- Facilitate community agency referrals
- Encourage parent involvement in the school
- Foster trust between parents and the educational community
- Foster higher academic achievement through collaboration with school personnel
- Empower parents to become active participants in the education of their children
- Help in determining how best to help their child/children
- Connect parents to available resources
Education
EDD - Education Administration P-12
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01-2028
Master of Education -
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA01.2006
Certification
- Certification Level 3, 659874, 06/21/23
- Certification PK-3, 06/21/23
Trainings/Programs
- Niet Training, Mentor Teacher, 2023
- ITEACH Louisiana, Alternative Teacher Education Program, 2023
Timeline
First Grade/ELA-Reading Teacher/Mentor Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2023 - Current
Mentor Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2022 - Current
Tutoring Site Coordinator
Whiz Kids (Geo Prep Mid City 1st-8th grade)
01.2020 - 01.2022
First Grade Lead Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2020 - 01.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
GEO Prep Mid City
01.2017 - 01.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Dalton Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Parent Liaison
Winbourne Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Southeastern Louisiana University
EDD - Education Administration P-12
The University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Education -
Northcentral University
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