Heather Cox
Monticello,AR
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Various School Districts, excelling in both in-person and virtual curriculum development and compliance oversight. Strong advocate for student achievement, driving initiatives that enhance retention strategies and foster parent engagement. Notable achievements include significant program improvements through innovative solutions and collaborative teamwork. Expertise in budget analysis and staff training supports organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal, District Federal Programs, EL Cord
Woodlawn School District
Woodlawn , Arkansas
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Served as liaison between parents, community organizations, administrators, and teachers.
- Conducted regular meetings with teachers to discuss student progress, curriculum development, and other issues related to instruction.
- Organized professional development activities for staff members to enhance their knowledge of educational practices.
- Created a vision for school improvement that was shared with faculty and staff.
- Coordinated special events like assemblies or field trips to promote student learning.
- Ensured that all project activities complied with applicable local, state, and and or national laws or regulations.
- Analyzed budget needs for each program initiative in order to ensure sufficient resources were allocated.
- Monitored the progress of federal program initiatives, identified issues, and developed solutions.
- Drafted reports for the superintendent regarding the status of federal program initiatives.
- Provided technical assistance on compliance issues related to applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Developed and implemented language learning strategies for students of varying proficiency levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues at other institutions to share ideas about effective teaching techniques.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to the field of ELL Program implementation.
504 Coordinator / Flex School Administrator
Arkansas Virtual Academy
Little Rock, AR
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed flex operations for 1,500 students and 10 faculty advisors across K-12th grade.
- Facilitated parent meetings and worked closely with counselors throughout the district for student enrollment in the flex program.
- Prepared detailed reports on program activities, progress, and outcomes.
- Collaborated directly with LEA, dyslexia coordinator, EL coordinator, and special programs lead.
- Resolved any conflicts that arose among participants or between participants and staff members to align student needs and accommodations based on 504 plans.
- Created, implemented, and held 504 conferences with parents, students, and faculty following stated guidelines in implementing 504 plans.
- Provided guidance and direction to staff members involved in the execution of special programs initiatives.
Special Education Teacher / Grade Level Chair
Monticello Public School District
Monticello, Arkansas
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with the Building Level Team and conventional education instructors across multiple departments.
- Acted as Middle School Community, Parent, and Family Coordinator, attending monthly meetings representing the school.
- Formulated implementation model for Enrichment across grade levels for 6th grade.
- Collaborated in synchronizing 6th grade master schedule with 7/8th grade timetable.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental, and health concerns in students.
- Developed tailored classroom instruction for learners with autism and other developmental challenges.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
Teacher
Star City Public School
Star City, AR
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Maintained communication with parents about their child's progress throughout the year.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies to ensure student success.
Teacher
Bauxite Public Schools
Bauxite, AR
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Facilitated multiple fundraising events, generating over $5000 for drama program
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.
- Coordinated with school, students and parents regarding afterschool rehearsals and performances.
- Participated and assisted with set lighting design and assembling of stage props.
- Attended professional development seminars related to teaching theatrical techniques and practices.
- Directed auditions for two school productions by providing feedback on monologues and scenes.
Special Education Teacher/Head Cheer Coach/Head Tennis Coach/Lead Teacher
Camden Public Schools
Monticello, Arkansas
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Directed focused drills to elevate players' competencies and overall game strategy.
- Navigated team through adversity with emphasis on encouragement and skilled coping strategies.
- Built effective alliances that led to a 350% growth in new athlete enrollment for the Tennis program.
- Developed strategies for improving players' nutrition.
- Played an integral role in the nutrition committee's implementation of district-wide modifications.
- Utilized personal knowledge to assess abilities and assign roles.
- Formulated recruitment strategies by consulting athletic director and coaching staff.
Special Education Teacher/Assistant Softball Coach
Dumas Public Schools - Dumas New Tech High School
Dumas, AR
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués, and reports.
- Conducted training sessions for colleagues on applied analysis.
- Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
- Worked with an average of 10 to 30 students per class.
- Administered ACT Aspire, STAR, and Woodcock-Johnson standardized tests.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Administered minor first aid to injured students.
- Worked with outfielders and different strategies within game criteria.
Special Education Transition Coordinator/Behavior Interventionist
Western Line Public Schools
Avon, MS
07.2009 - 07.2014
- Served all campuses as District Case manager and Transition Coordinator
- Connected over 90 students with job placement after high school graduation
- Assisted in moving 60% students from behavior plans to regular classroom teacher intervention strategies
- Exited 15% IEP students to 504 plans
- Exited 10% of IEP students to regular classroom integration
- Taught classes within different campus movements when there were overflow classes needed: Physical Education, Creative Writing (10-12 grade), Special Education Inclusion, Middle School Resource Math/English
- Created agenda, materials and communications for team and district meetings
- Awarded AT&T Grant for Riverside High School and Elementary school to provide a classroom set of Touch IPods to enhance learning within the science curriculum
- Awarded AT&T Grant for Riverside Elementary School to provide a classroom set of Touch IPods to enhance learning within peer tutoring program
- Assisted in special education budget preparation for summer school and transportation
- Served as homebound services coordinator district wide
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05-2022
Master of Arts - Teaching With Focus in Physical Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Minor Physical Education & English
University of Arkansas, Monticello, AR
Monticello, AR05-2008
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Program management
- Compliance oversight
- Budget analysis
- Data analysis
- Parent engagement
- Staff training
- Multitasking
- Student retention strategies
- Budget administration
- Team building
- New program review
- School board proposals
- Federal, state, and local regulations adherence
- Special education
- Professionalism
- Academic advising
- Policy implementation
- Budget recommendation
- Grant writing
- Organizational leadership
Affiliations
- Pauline Baptist Church Kids Leader - Weekly Small Group Cordnator
- Monticello Softball League Vice President
- Active participant in Seark Concert Association
- Active Volunteer for The Call of Drew County
Certification
- Arkansas Teachers License - Building Administration, LEA, Curriculum, K-12 Special Education, K-12 Physical Education, 7-12 English, 7-12 Social Studies, and 7-12 Communications.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal, District Federal Programs, EL Cord
Woodlawn School District
06.2023 - 08.2024
504 Coordinator / Flex School Administrator
Arkansas Virtual Academy
08.2021 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher / Grade Level Chair
Monticello Public School District
08.2018 - 05.2020
Teacher
Star City Public School
08.2017 - 07.2018
Teacher
Bauxite Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher/Head Cheer Coach/Head Tennis Coach/Lead Teacher
Camden Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2016
Special Education Teacher/Assistant Softball Coach
Dumas Public Schools - Dumas New Tech High School
08.2014 - 07.2015
Special Education Transition Coordinator/Behavior Interventionist
Western Line Public Schools
07.2009 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Southern Arkansas University
Master of Arts - Teaching With Focus in Physical Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Minor Physical Education & English
University of Arkansas, Monticello, AR
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