Kalyn Collins

Early Childhood Professional

Please visit my Online Portfolio: https://kalyncollinsece.weebly.com

Royal Oak, MI
(248) 884-8797
collins.kalyn@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

Inspiring Minds Childcare, Clarkston, MI — Assistant Teacher/Caregiver

May 2011- June 2017

● Licensed Home Childcare: 12 children per day, ages 8 weeks-7 years.

● Infant and Toddler Experience

Goodman Family, Bloomfield, MI — Nanny

October 2014- Present (still babysit/tutor for this family occasionally)

● Nanny to 4 Children
● Started part-time when the twins were born (4 children- 5 years old and under), and began
full-time in July 2017

Clarkston Community Schools, Clarkston, MI — Lead Preschool Teacher at Clarkston

Early Childhood Center
2019-2020 School Year

● Full Time Lead Teacher for two Preschool classes.

○ A 3-year-old class two days a week (16 children)
○ 4-year-old class three days a week (18 children)
● Responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, and
performing scheduled assessments throughout the year to assure my students were on track.
 ● Unfortunately I was laid off at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19.
Many parents pulled their children out of preschool programs resulting in class closures.

Pakhchanian Family, Bloomfield, MI — Nanny

May 2021- July 2022
● Full time nanny for a sweet 3-year-old boy.
○ Responsible for daily care 8am-5pm including meal preparation, developmentally
appropriate play and activities, potty training, and education (preschool preparation).

(NDA signed) Family, Birmingham, MI — Nanny

August 2022- May 2023
● Full time nanny for one infant.
○ Responsible for daily care 8am-8pm including meal preparation, light
cleaning/organization, developmentally appropriate play and activities.
○ I loved working with this family! They are moving out of state so I am looking for a new
position.

EDUCATION

Oakland Community College — Dual Associates of Applied Science Degrees (Early

Childhood Education/Early Childhood Development)
● Observation hours at a variety of Early Childhood facilities and Waterford Elementary Schools
● Studied basic Spanish and basic American Sign Language

Rochester College — Bachelor of Science (Early Childhood Studies)

● Graduated with a 4.0 GPA, Dean’s List
● Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society
● A comprehensive study of Early Childhood Development and Education.

SKILLS

Lesson Planning Experience

● Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans in multiple domains.
● Planning activities around children’s individual interests, needs, and cultures.
● Working with High-scope, Play Based, and Montessori curriculums. Education in a variety of
other curriculums.
● Scaffolding lesson plans to meet different ages and abilities.
● Selecting materials and activities that support objectives.
Teaching Experience
● Working with individuals, small, and large groups of children.
● Creating routines and adhering to scheduled times, while responding to interruptions and
change with flexibility.
● Using developmentally appropriate discipline, rules, and limits. Experience with conflict
resolution and helping young children work through various social scenarios.
● Initiating transitions that support learning and minimize waiting.
● Speaking positively and respectfully, exhibiting energy and enthusiasm.
● Encouraging young children’s creativity and self-expression.
● Experience working professionally with parents, and maintaining communication about their
children’s needs.
● Respectful of colleagues, receptive to ideas and suggestions of others.
● Responsible for adhering to licensing rules and regulations.
● Helping children gain independence and kindergarten readiness skills.
● Experience with a variety of assessment tools, including the PQA.

Caregiving Experience
I have been caring for young children for over 15 years and am very comfortable in a caregiving role.

● Safe Sleep Trained

● CPR & First Aid Certified
● Allergy and Epi-Pen trained
● Comfortable with maintaining a parent’s schedule for their children, or helping create a schedule
that is developmentally appropriate for their child.
● Experience with newborns
● Experience with twins and caring for multiple children of different ages
● Experience diapering and potty training
● Experience feeding infants, toddlers, and young children- and creating nutritious meals.

I’m happy to provide references upon request. I do have some written

recommendations on my online portfolio.