1st Grade Full Year Curriculum w/ Certified Teacher (4x/Week) & Doctor in Ed

Hi there! 

I'm Dr. Collazo! 👋🏼


I specialize in developing and teaching curriculum for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade, creating engaging and effective learning experiences tailored for young learners. I hold a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (EdD) and a Master’s in Elementary Education, and I’ve taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 4th grade in one of the largest public school districts in the U.S. My passion lies in designing evidence-based, developmentally appropriate instruction that fosters curiosity, confidence, and a strong academic foundation for early learners.


Since 2020, I’ve been teaching online, and in 2021, I launched my comprehensive Kindergarten curriculum on Outschool. Watching my students grow and thrive in a virtual learning environment has been incredibly rewarding, and I take pride in creating the best possible educational experience for every child.



About My Curriculum:

I’ve developed separate, full-year Kindergarten and 1st Grade curriculums, carefully designed to provide the strongest foundation in literacy, math, and critical thinking skills while nurturing creativity and a love for learning. My approach is rooted in:

✨ Structured yet flexible learning – Lessons follow a carefully sequenced progression to build skills systematically while allowing room for student-led exploration and inquiry.


🎨 Multi-sensory engagement – My curriculum incorporates visuals, hands-on activities, movement, and engaging Science lessons sprinkled throughout to keep young learners engaged and help them retain information.


🧩 Best practices in early childhood education – Every lesson is backed by research-based methods, including phonemic awareness strategies, structured literacy approaches, and hands-on math concepts that set students up for long-term success.


💡 Critical thinking and problem-solving – Even at a young age, students benefit from activities that develop reasoning skills, logical thinking, and real-world problem-solving, which are embedded throughout the curriculum.


🎭 Creativity and expression – Learning should be fun and immersive! My lessons incorporate songs, role-playing, storytelling through science, and art to foster creativity and make every concept memorable.


📚 Reading and writing mastery – My phonics-based approach ensures that students build strong decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills, while also developing early writing abilities through scaffolded storytelling and sentence-building exercises.


🌍 Social-emotional learning – Beyond academics, my curriculum integrates activities that teach confidence, resilience, communication, and teamwork, ensuring students develop essential skills for success beyond the classroom.


Teaching online has given me the unique opportunity to create a rich, interactive, and personalized learning environment where each child can progress at their own pace, feel supported, and develop a lifelong love for learning.


I’m excited to continue inspiring and educating young learners, and I look forward to making a meaningful difference in every student’s journey! 😊