Joi Cox
Cathedral City,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic teaching professional with over 20 years of creative instructing experience at the elementary, middle and high school level. Different learning strategies that tap into the different modalities of learning are used when teaching. Looking forward to being part of your team..
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher/Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Taught students how to speak, write and understand Spanish.
- Implemented a variety of strategies to increase student literacy in the target language.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and encourage multiculturalism by inviting guest speakers and performers.
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student interaction outside the classroom and team-work in the community .
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards
Elementary School Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2021
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills
Elementary School Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
Elementary School Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Fulton Country School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Taught elementary students how to read, write and comprehend in Spanish.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
Elementary/Spanish Teacher
Baldwin Park Unified School District
09.2000 - 06.2006
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Elementary School Teacher
Contra Costa School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Created and implemented after-school tutoring.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
Spanish Teacher
Claremont Unified School District
09.1997 - 06.1998
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest in the target language.
Teacher Aide
Roland Heights School District
09.1996 - 06.1997
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
- Spoke with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
- Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA1991
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Positive reinforcement
- Diverse groups presentations
- Advocate of multiculturalism
- Social studies
- Summer school teacher
- Excellent social skills
- Spanish grammar instruction
- Spanish language writing
Timeline
Spanish Teacher/Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
Elementary School Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Fulton Country School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
Elementary/Spanish Teacher
Baldwin Park Unified School District
09.2000 - 06.2006
Elementary School Teacher
Contra Costa School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
Spanish Teacher
Claremont Unified School District
09.1997 - 06.1998
Teacher Aide
Roland Heights School District
09.1996 - 06.1997
Master of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Loyola Marymount University