1. TECollins 1
Tracy E. Collins
Portland, Oregon Mobile: 979.595.7758
Tracy.collins@esd112.org
www.linkedin/tracyecollins7
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA
Doctorate, Master of Education Human Development and Psychology
Wheelock College, Boston, MA
M.S. Child Development and Early Childhood Education
Linfield College, McMinnville, OR
B.A. Art
Summary of Qualifications
Leadership
 Experienced early childhood education specialist
 Achieved high level of early childhood experience through education and direct practice
 Coordinated community-university playgroup program
Communication
 Experience working with diverse families
 Presentation at international, national and regional Conferences
 Taught, organized and developed course materials and curriculum
Research
 Study design and implementation
 Data collection: interviewing, observation and data analysis on multiple projects
 Involvement building and maintaining effective team relationships
o Home Visitor Beliefs and Practices Study
o Early Head Start National Evaluation
o NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development
Professional Experience
Early Learning Trainer Current
Educational Service District 112 Vancouver, WA
 Regional research-based professional development
 Develop, plan and deliver training curriculum
 Attend state, regional and national meetings
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Human Development Spring 2016
Washington State University – Vancouver Vancouver, WA
 Course: Learning and Guidance in Early Childhood
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education Sept. 2011-June
2014
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME

2. TECollins 2
 Taught graduate and undergraduate courses
 Directed Parent Child Playgroup
 Advised students
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education Sept. 2006-June 2011
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
 Taught graduate and undergraduate course
 Designed Early Childhood PhD program
 Advised graduate students
Adjunct Faculty 2004 - 2006
Wheelock College, Off-campus programs Boston, MA
Lesley University, School of Education Cambridge, MA
Courses Taught:
Language Development; Development and Learning; Development of Play
Additional Relevant Experience
Oregon RegistryStep 12, Pathways to Professional Recognition August 2015
in Childhood Care and Education
Volunteer, Science Playgroup and Discover Lab Current
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR
Trainer, Child Development 2008-2011
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Voices for Children,
Bryant, TX
Research Assistant, NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth 2005-2006
Development
Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley, MA
Project Coordinator, Early Childhood Study of Language and Literacy 2004-2005
Development of Spanish-Speaking Children
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA
Research Assistant and Child Family Coordinator, 2000-2004
Harvard Graduate School of Education-Windham County
Early Head Start Research Partnership, Cambridge, MA
Research Assistant, Spring 2000
Children’s Television Workshop Family Child Care Project
Boston, MA