Don Cox
Toano,OR
Summary
Adept at enhancing student engagement and fostering supportive learning environments, I leveraged interactive teaching methods at Wahkiakum School District, showcasing strong classroom management and critical thinking skills. As a Cryptologic Linguist Specialist for the United States Air Force, I contributed to national security with precise translations, demonstrating my ability to handle high-pressure situations and sensitive information.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Wahkiakum School District
08.2003 - 06.2024
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Cryptologic Linguist Specialist
United States Air Force
04.1983 - 05.2004
- Supported critical missions with accurate translations and interpretations during high-pressure situations.
- Handled classified documents with utmost care, adhering strictly to established security protocols.
- Contributed to national security objectives by delivering timely intelligence assessments based on accurate translations of foreign communications.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
2022 recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as Washington State Teacher of the Year
2024 as Longview School District Board Director, facilitated student representation on the board
Certification
Teaching certificate in both WA and AZ with endorsements in English Language Arts, Social Studies/History, German, and English as a Foreign Language
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher
Wahkiakum School District
08.2003 - 06.2024
Cryptologic Linguist Specialist
United States Air Force
04.1983 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Excelsior College
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