Building
Lifelong
Learners
Erin Collins,
Master in Teaching
Bio
Hello and welcome! My name is Erin Collins and I have 10+ years of classroom teaching experience in the Greater Seattle area. After completing my Master in Teaching from UW Seattle, I taught in a Title I school in the Seattle School District. Eventually, I settled into Shoreline School District for 10 years.
As you can see below, I have extensive training in evidence-based math and reading instruction, best practices for teaching and learning, and a commitment to equity in education. Science has taught us much about how students learn, I am committed to staying up-to-date on current research and best practices.
Different types of learners thrive in different learning environments. It is important for kids to understand “what works for them” so they can develop tools and strategies for independent learning. While delivering high-quality math instruction, I coach them in study and organizational skills, so they can develop good academic habits. As students apply strategies and tools to gain understanding, they begin to build confidence. My goal is to help your child grow into an independent , life-long learner.
Credentials &
Experience
Washington State Professional Teaching Certificate
K-8 Education Endorsement, expires 6/2028
Master in Teaching - K-8 Education
University of Washington | Seattle, WA | 2004
Classroom Teacher
Shoreline School District | Shoreline, WA | 2012-2023
In-Depth Courses & Extensive Training
The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond | New Orleans, LA
Undoing Racism/Community Organizing | 2022
Pacific Educational Group | Oakland, CA
Introduction to Courageous Conversation | 2019
The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond | New Orleans, LA
Undoing Racism/Community Organizing | 2022
Seattle University | Seattle, WA
Wired for Reading-Intermediate| 2020
Wired for Reading-Introduction | 2017
Orange County Department of Education National Training Center | Costa Mesa, CA
Guided Language Acquisition Design Foundations Training | 2017
Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA
ProTeach Portfolio Seminar and Certification | 2016
Professional
Development
Math Instruction
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Book Study - Talk Moves: A Teacher's Guide to Classroom Discussions in Math by Suzanne Chapin | 2020
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Math Framework and Philosophy | Shoreline School District | 2019
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Bridges Math - Getting Started Workshop | The Math Learning Center | 2019
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Number Talks in the Classroom | Shoreline School District | 2017
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Book Study - Smarter Together! Collaboration and Equity in the Elementary Math Classroom by Helen Featherstone | 2016
Supporting all Students
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Equitable Literacy Practices and Systems Institute | Shoreline School District | 2021
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Book Study - Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond | 2018
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Implementation Training | Sound Supports | 2016
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Supporting Kids with Autism in Gen Ed | Shoreline School District | 2016
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Increasing Student Achievement with Formative Assessment | Shoreline School District | 2016