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Work History
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Laboratory Experience (1997-2004)
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Christina M. Fox

Christina M. Fox

Team Lead - Learning and Development
Springfield

Summary

Accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in assessment design at the Tennessee Department of Education, demonstrating a strong ability to supervise teachers and lead professional development initiatives. Expertise in data-driven decision-making and proficiency in Microsoft Suite have resulted in substantial improvements in instructional quality and assessment integrity. Proven track record of effective collaboration with stakeholders to foster educational excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead, Training and Development

Pace Analytical
Mount Juliet
03.2025 - Current
  • Monitored team operations and workflows during peak periods, implementing adjustments to enhance production efficiency.
  • Supervised teams and individuals, providing performance feedback and establishing improvement goals.
  • Reviewed staff documentation for quality, timeliness, and consistency across electronic and paper formats.
  • Executed supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training programs for all employees.
  • Created an extensive learning and development program focused on laboratory and safety skills.
  • Collaborated with EHS team to ensure effective safety training implementation.

High School Science Teacher - Gallatin High School

Sumner County Schools
Gallatin
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Selected to represent the LEA in IEP and 504 meetings
  • Currently serving as a Teacher Leader and Sumner Connect Lead (instructional technology coach)
  • Selected to serve on the Teacher Leader Advisory Committee and the Sumner Connect Leadership Team
  • Currently serving on the Sumner County Professional Learning Planning Committee
  • Completed AP Chemistry training Summer 2021

Executive Director of TCAP Assessment

Tennessee Department of Education
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supervise assessment design work for all TCAP assessment programs including TN Ready in math, ELA, science and social studies, TCAP-Alternate for grade 2 math, ELA, and science and social studies grades 3-8, and Biology
  • Ensure TCAP Assessment adheres to the principles of universal design
  • Supervise assessment design team
  • Oversee design work for math, English language arts, science and social studies
  • Oversee design and administration of assessment for students with severe cognitive disabilities
  • Oversee creation of test materials for students and teachers
  • Prepare submission for US Department of Education Assessment Peer Review requirements
  • Represent TN DOE at assessment events sponsored by Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
  • Prepare timely and accurate communications for stakeholders

Director of State Assessment

Tennessee Department of Education
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Coordinated work related to the administration, scoring, and reporting of the TN Ready suite of assessments
  • Creation of Test Administration Materials
  • Supervised Program Managers for assessment design and assessment logistics
  • Revision of TCAP Accessibility and Accommodations Guide
  • Review of online testing platform and administration portal
  • Collaborated with vendor to create user guides for online testing platform
  • Presented information about test administration to stakeholders across the state
  • Successful coordination of Standard Setting in Social Studies grades 3-8

Director of TCAP Assessment Design of Science and Social Studies

Tennessee Department of Education
06.2015 - 03.2018
  • Coordinated all work related to state summative assessments in Science, Social Studies and the Alternate Assessment
  • Supervised Coordinator of Science and Coordinator of Social Studies
  • Managed TCAP science and social studies item development
  • Coordinated educator meetings for item review
  • Managed TCAP-Alternate Assessment item development
  • Developed and presented professional development for teachers and leaders
  • Supported State Board with TN Standards revision process
  • Assisted in overseeing state level instructional materials adoption process
  • Reviewed and gave feedback in the development process of RTI2, and the state ESSA plan
  • Presented information regarding assessment design to stakeholders across the state

Leadership Coach

Tennessee Department of Education
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: (contract position)
  • Presented professional development to building administrators to build capacity for increasing rigor and relevance of instruction in Math and ELA
  • (contract position)

High School Science Teacher; Instructional Coach; Middle School Assistant Principal; and Elementary School Principal

Bedford County Schools
Shelbyville
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Selected to participate in school-wide and district-wide leadership teams
  • Taught physical science, biology and chemistry
  • As a secondary Instructional coach, created and delivered professional developments for teachers
  • Successfully implemented the process of PLCs and data-based decision making to inform instruction

TEAM Evaluator Trainer

Tennessee Department of Education
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: (contract position)
  • Led training of building and district administrators in the TN educator and TN administrator evaluation process
  • (contract position)

Adjunct Instructor, Physical Science

Motlow Community College
TN
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Developed syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly instruction and administering grades

Teacher

Father Ryan High School
Nashville
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Taught Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology
  • Developed syllabus and course structure, daily instruction and assessment
  • Extra-Curricular Assignments: Forensic Coach

Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Taught Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry and Drama
  • Special Recognition: Selected in first year of teaching to be a member of the MNPS Academy Leadership team, traveling to Houston to view content academies and develop a plan to implement Academies of Learning within schools in MNPS

Education

MaED - Instructional Leadership

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN
02-2013

M.S. - Forensic Toxicology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08-2011

B.S. - Biology; Area of Concentration - Cellular Biology

Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
05-1997

Skills

  • Supervision of teachers
  • Conduct weekly team meetings
  • Establish annual SMART goals for staff
  • Conduct annual and interim reviews with staff
  • Develop and present professional development
  • Collaboration with stakeholders and state approved vendors
  • Development and Implementation of project work plans
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Suite
  • Experience in data driven decision making

Affiliations

  • National Council on Measurement in Education
  • American Association of Chemistry Teachers
  • Learning Forward - Professional Learning Association
  • American Chemical Association

Laboratory Experience (1997-2004)

  • Sample collection and preparation
  • Water, Soil and Air sample preparation
  • GCMS
  • HPLC
  • Understanding of laboratory SOPs
  • Enforcing of safety policies
  • Understanding of chain of custody

Timeline

Team Lead, Training and Development

Pace Analytical
03.2025 - Current

High School Science Teacher - Gallatin High School

Sumner County Schools
07.2019 - 05.2023

Executive Director of TCAP Assessment

Tennessee Department of Education
06.2018 - 05.2019

Director of State Assessment

Tennessee Department of Education
03.2018 - 06.2018

Director of TCAP Assessment Design of Science and Social Studies

Tennessee Department of Education
06.2015 - 03.2018

TEAM Evaluator Trainer

Tennessee Department of Education
01.2014 - 12.2014

Adjunct Instructor, Physical Science

Motlow Community College
01.2014 - 12.2014

Leadership Coach

Tennessee Department of Education
01.2013 - 01.2015

High School Science Teacher; Instructional Coach; Middle School Assistant Principal; and Elementary School Principal

Bedford County Schools
01.2009 - 01.2015

Teacher

Father Ryan High School
01.2008 - 12.2008

Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2006 - 12.2008

MaED - Instructional Leadership

Bethel University

M.S. - Forensic Toxicology

University of Florida

B.S. - Biology; Area of Concentration - Cellular Biology

Wheeling Jesuit University
Christina M. FoxTeam Lead - Learning and Development