Cinamon Collins
Franklin
Summary
Educational leader with over 17 years of experience in PK–8 instruction and school administration. Proven expertise in instructional leadership, staff supervision, data-driven decision-making, and program coordination. Highly skilled in supporting diverse learners, collaborating with district departments, and fostering positive school cultures focused on student achievement and operational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Administrator
FSSD Learning Loss Bridge Camp
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Recruited, hired, supervised, and scheduled instructional and support staff for middle school summer learning programs.
- Served as instructional leader, establishing a positive and inclusive culture for faculty, staff, and students.
- Analyzed multiple data sources to guide instructional planning and program decisions.
- Oversaw student discipline, attendance, transportation, safety procedures, and incident reporting in compliance with district policies.
- Ensured facilities met district standards for safety, security, and cleanliness through coordination with district personnel.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices, including differentiated instruction, project-based learning, STREAM, and instructional technology integration.
- Acted as liaison between teachers and district departments, including Instructional Technology, Special Education, and Literacy.
- Coordinated with Child Nutrition, Transportation, and Before/After Care services to ensure comprehensive student support.
- Managed program operations in alignment with Board policies and state financial regulations.
5-8 English Teacher, English as a Second Language Teacher, Interventionist
Poplar Grove Middle School
Franklin, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Served in leadership roles including Principal Designee, LEA Representative, District EL Committee member, and Threat Assessment Team member.
- Delivered core, intervention, and small-group instruction aligned to grade-level standards and individual student needs.
- Designed differentiated lessons to support reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary development, fluency, and language acquisition.
- Administered and analyzed formative, summative, and standardized assessments to guide instructional planning.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and support staff during IEP, ABST, PLT, and data meetings.
- Engaged families through conferences and school-wide events to support student success.
K-4 English as a Second Language Teacher
Poplar Grove Elementary
Franklin, TN
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Served in multiple leadership capacities including Principal Designee, District Leadership Intern, LEA Representative, ELL Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Grant Writing Team member, and Threat Assessment Team member.
- Provided targeted ELL instruction to support language development, literacy, and academic achievement.
- Administered formative, summative and standardized assessments to gather data to determine student needs and adjust teaching to further student progress in meeting grade level standards.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design instructional supports for multilingual learners.
- Participated in data meetings, PLCs, IEP meetings, and parent conferences to support student progress.
- Facilitated professional development workshops on SIOP strategies and instructional best practices.
K-4 Instructional Paraprofessional-Franklin Special School District
Poplar Grove Elementary
Franklin, TN
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supported classroom instruction across grade levels and content areas.
- Provided small-group and individual academic support in literacy and mathematics.
- Collaborated with instructional staff to reinforce learning objectives and student goals.
4th Grade Teacher
Gledhill Elementary
North Hills, CA
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Delivered instruction across all core academic subjects as well as music, art, and physical education.
- Supported English learners, gifted students, and students performing below grade level.
- Instructed after school and summer academic enrichment programs for ELL students, students identified as “at risk” or performing below grade level standards.
- Attended the Math Matters Institute, specializing in techniques and strategies for teaching math.
- Attended Governor’s Reading Institutes focused on developing skills to teach reading, writing, and promote literacy, with an emphasis on ELL students.
- Developed a school Action Plan with initiatives focused on curriculum alignment, literacy development, safety, and student achievement.
- Conducted professional development workshops on math strategies, reading strategies, writing strategies, and language acquisition.
Education
Ed. D. - Learning Organizations and Strategic Change
Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee12.2017
M.Ed. - Education with Reading Specialty, Administrative Licensure Endorsement
Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee05.2015
B.A. - English, Minor in Elementary Education
Hunter College
New York, New York05.1996
Certification
- Tennessee Instructional Leadership Licensure (ILL), 2015–2026
- Tennessee Professional Teacher License, 2020–2030
Reading Specialist PreK-12
Early Childhood Education PK-3
Elementary K-6
Middle Grades 4-8
ESL PreK-12
Interventionist K-8
- Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), 2021–Present
Affiliations
- Academic Language Therapist Association (ALTA) Member
- Franklin Special School District Leadership Intern, 2019
- TNTESOL Member
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Sarah Polk Chapter, Regent
Presentations/Publications
- Education Presenter
- Professional Development Workshops, Presenter- Franklin, Tennessee 2015-Present
- TNTESOL Regional Conference, Presenter-Franklin, Tennessee 2018
- Southeast TESOL Regional Conference, Presenter-Birmingham, Alabama 2017
Timeline
5-8 English Teacher, English as a Second Language Teacher, Interventionist
Poplar Grove Middle School
01.2025 - Current
Middle School Administrator
FSSD Learning Loss Bridge Camp
01.2021 - 01.2025
K-4 English as a Second Language Teacher
Poplar Grove Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2025
K-4 Instructional Paraprofessional-Franklin Special School District
Poplar Grove Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2015
4th Grade Teacher
Gledhill Elementary
01.1997 - 01.2004
M.Ed. - Education with Reading Specialty, Administrative Licensure Endorsement
Lipscomb University
B.A. - English, Minor in Elementary Education
Hunter College
Ed. D. - Learning Organizations and Strategic Change
Lipscomb University