Kayla Cox
Memphis,TN
Summary
Passionate advocate for policies, practices, and systems impacting student achievements. Collaborative problem solver with experience working with staff, families, and stakeholders to achieve academic goals and foster a love of learning. Committed to continuous learning and dedicated to implementing research-based strategies for a high-quality education in the communities served.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
New Hope Christian Academy
09.2023 - Current
- Provide rigorous instruction based on Common Core State/College and Career Readiness standards and higher order thinking models
- Advocate for students of underrepresented populations
- Employ instructional practices that give learners access to curriculum and Christian learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Provided support to newly hired and veteran educators in areas such as writing instruction and adapting to new curriculum.
- Coached the girls' basketball team, developing athletes' skills, teamwork, and strategy to improve overall performance and achieve team goals.
Educator, Teacher Leader
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Facilitated professional development sessions on using data to make instructional decisions, deliberate practice, and blended learning.
- Led Professional Learning Communities on topics such as differentiating instruction based on data.
- Provided support to newly hired and veteran educators in areas such as writing instruction and adapting to new curriculum.
- Communicated messages between team members and administrators as needed.
- Collaborated on planning improvements in instructional practice, school culture, and systems to achieve school-wide goals.
- TEM 5 Professional: Performing Above Expectations.
Childcare Provider
Southwest Tennessee Community College
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Provide education and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten
- Employ instructional practices according to state guidelines
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2024
Master of Early Childhood-Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona12.2021
Master of Early Childhood -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences: Child And Family
University of Tennessee
Martin, TN05-2016
Skills
- Professional Development
- Student-Focused
- Peer Leader
- Teacher Training
- Special Education
- Blended Learning
- Mentor Teacher
- Use of Data
Licensures/Certifications
- K-8 Elementary License Certification
- Tennessee Literacy Success Act Certification
- CPR Certified
- AI in the Classroom Certification
Timeline
Educator
New Hope Christian Academy
09.2023 - Current
Educator, Teacher Leader
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
11.2017 - 07.2023
Childcare Provider
Southwest Tennessee Community College
06.2016 - 11.2017
Master of Early Childhood -
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
Master of Early Childhood-Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences: Child And Family
University of Tennessee
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