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Colleen Cox

St Louis,MO

Summary

Accomplished Teacher with 20 years of experience in Catholic Education, proven track record at DeSmet Jesuit and Nerinx Hall High School, adept in curriculum development and fostering student engagement. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments and implementing effective classroom management strategies. Demonstrated expertise in academic record keeping and cultural awareness, significantly enhancing students' language acquisition and comprehension.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Nerinx Hall High School
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

Spanish Teacher

Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

Spanish Teacher

DeSmet Jesuit High School
08.2006 - 05.2017
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

Spanish Teacher

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
08.2003 - 05.2006

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  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

Education

Spanish Culture And Civilization

SLU Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition & Spanish Literature

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
12-2000

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Spanish and English instruction
  • Academic record keeping
  • Student engagement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning expertise

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Nerinx Hall High School
08.2023 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish
08.2021 - 06.2023

Spanish Teacher

DeSmet Jesuit High School
08.2006 - 05.2017

Spanish Teacher

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
08.2003 - 05.2006

Spanish Culture And Civilization

SLU Madrid

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition & Spanish Literature

Truman State University
Colleen Cox