AMANDA Cox
Opelika,AL
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues. I am also compassionate about introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Teacher
Fox Run School
Opelika, AL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Developed lesson plans and curriculum to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Used data analysis methods to monitor student achievement over time.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Created engaging lessons that incorporated hands-on activities and group work.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Integrated technology into classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Adapted instructional materials for special needs students according to Individual Education Plans.
Certified Teacher
Opelika Middle School
Opelika, AL
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials for special needs students according to Individual Education Plans.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Attended professional development seminars on new teaching techniques or best practices.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Facilitated small group discussions about topics being studied in class.
- Integrated technology into classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Utilized various assessment tools including standardized tests to evaluate student performance.
Certified Teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
Montgomery, AL
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Taught language arts, literacy, Reading, phonics, spelling, Alabama History and Studies Weekly in a 4th grade classroom
- Verbal communication skills to communicate with parents through newsletter, emails, useful educational communication apps, volunteer letters
- Ability to have open-ended discussions with students and encourage them
- Adaptability to differentiate lessons in the classroom
- Organizational skills to individualize lessons that meets the needs and critical skills of each student to be able to perform real world tasks
- Classroom management strategies to engage students in lessons by using time management and make lessons entertaining and interesting
- Apart of the council for The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) and had the responsibility of designing t-shirts, inducting students who upheld academic qualifications, leadership skills and community engagement
- Took part in committees such as AR Parties, PBIS and Field Day.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Yarbrough Elementary School
Auburn, AL
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Taught literacy, Reading and Writing in a 4th grade classroom
- Excellent verbal and visual communication skills to help meet the diverse needs of every student, communication with parents through newsletter, emails, notes and volunteers letters
- Collaboration with teachers and parents to help ensure that every child has a well-balanced education
- Incorporated technology in the classroom to help engage students, enhance students' collaboration with other students and to connect with learning styles
- Classroom management techniques to help focus the student's attention on the lesson
- Used differentiating instruction, formative and informative assessment to meet needs of students
- Organizational skill to help with effective lessons, provides a framework for student learning and to help students learn critical skills to carry into real world tasks.
Intern
Jemison Elementary
Jemison, AL
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Created and taught lessons for all subjects in a 3rd Grade classroom
- Responsible for maintaining instructional strategies and classroom management
- Maintained positive relations with other teachers and staff.
Student Teacher
Providence Early Childhood Learning Academy
Montgomery, AL
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Offered high quality childcare and education to each child
- Provided a loving and safe environment
- Provided activities for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth for each individual child
- Encouraged and promoted communication between fellow staff members.
Student Teacher
Pelham Ridge Elementary
Pelham, AL
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Taught Math, Science and Social Studies in a 4th Grade classroom
- Planned and taught age appropriate lesson plans, and developed a 3 day unit for math on protractors
- Managed classroom behavior of students with IEPS and during room transitions.
Student Teacher
West Blocton Elementary School
West Blocton, AL
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Developed and taught Reading and English lessons in a Kindergarten classroom
- Incorporated new strategies to maintain student engagement
- Worked individually with students, and managed large and small groups.
Call Center Operator
University Of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
09.2016 - 04.2016
- Call alumni to ask for donations to the University
- Update Alumni about current events
- Ask Alumni for support for scholarships for students.
Student Teacher
Creek View Elementary
Alabaster, AL
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted teacher and observed a 3rd Grade classroom
- Made copies, laminated items, helped students individually to facilitate a greater understanding.
Education
Elementary Education, K-6 Certified -
University of Montevallo
01.2017
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Project-Based Learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Performance Assessments
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Certified Teacher
Fox Run School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Teacher
Opelika Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Yarbrough Elementary School
03.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
Jemison Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
Student Teacher
Pelham Ridge Elementary
02.2017 - 04.2017
Student Teacher
West Blocton Elementary School
10.2016 - 11.2016
Call Center Operator
University Of Montevallo
09.2016 - 04.2016
Student Teacher
Creek View Elementary
09.2015 - 11.2015
Student Teacher
Providence Early Childhood Learning Academy
06.2015 - 07.2017
Elementary Education, K-6 Certified -
University of Montevallo
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