MARGARET COLLINS

120 University Road Apt. 3

Brookline, MA, 02445
518-810-8272
mfcoll@bu.edu

EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, MA (3.91/4.00) - Masters of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages, Licensure Track: PreK-6, Expected Graduation June 2017
St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY (3.87/4.00)- Summa cum Laude: Bachelor of Arts in Estudios
Hispnicos (Spanish), Francophone Studies (French), Graduation May 2016

TESTING AND TEACHER LICENSURE

MTEL, Communication and Literacy (March 2017)
MTEL, TESOL (Anticipated Summer 2017)
State of Massachusetts Teaching License, TESOL, PreK-6 (Anticipated June 2017)
State of Connecticut Interim Certificate anticipated June 2017 (Official version anticipated Spring 2018)

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Languages: Spanish (Fluency in writing and speaking), French (Conversational-level speaking, strong writing)
Developing creative lessons designed to reach all students, allowing everyone to participate regardless of English skill level
Communicating with Spanish speaking families to discuss questions, goals, concerns, and administrative matters

EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
September 2016 - Present
Boston Public Schools, Donald McKay K-8 School, East Boston, MA - Teacher Candidate
Collaborated with the 4th grade team to design and implement lesson plans in reading and writing for four classes
Developed differentiated content for English language learners and students in special education
Led intervention groups with small groups of students to supplement language instruction and practice comprehension
strategies

September 2015 - May 2016

St. Lawrence University, Department of Modern Languages -Spanish Teaching Assistant
Led four weekly classes to assess student progress in intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary
Designed lesson plans based on advice gathered from weekly meetings with the lead professor

November 2014 - May 2015

Self-Employed, Madrid. Spain - English Language Tutor
Helped two elementary-aged students raise grades and confidence in English class at school during weekly three-hour
sessions
Designed interactive and engaging lessons and activities for children each week in their home

November 2014 - May 2015

Instituto Salvador Dal, Madrid. Spain - English Language Teaching Assistant
Administered and graded oral exams in English for students in grades 6-10
Gained international experience in an urban school teaching English under the supervision of three teachers

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2015- May 2016
Office of Admissions, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Admissions Ambassador
Served as a representative of the university when giving individualized tours to perspective students
Communicated personally with students and their families to answer University related questions for up to six hours each
week

September 2015- May 2016

Language Resource Center, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Spanish Tutor
Assisted students in improving their written language skills by editing and giving feedback on papers for five hours each
week
Provided one-on-one tutoring to students in the areas of grammar, vocabulary, and presentation preparation
HONORS
Member: Phi Beta Kappa (2016)
Member: Sigma Delta Pi, National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (2016)
Outstanding Senior Major Award (Spanish), St. Lawrence University (2016)