Kellie Cox
Vidalia,GA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 25 years of classroom experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects such as mathematics and English/Language Arts. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grade 8, Math and Honors Enhanced Algebra
Vidalia City Schools
08.2000 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as flexible groups and hands-on activities with use of manipulatives.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan units and lessons to enhance and promote deeper understanding among students of past and present curriculum.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions, during our Remediation/Enrichment time, after school and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside traditional classroom setting.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities during our daily Social Emotional Learning Time.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher Grade 7-8 English Language Arts
J. R. Trippe Middle School
08.2000 - Current
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Educational Specialist - Math Education
Nova Southwestern University
Miami Florida12.2018
Master of Educational - Middle Grades Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.1999
High School Diploma -
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
Vidalia, GA06.1995
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Learning Assessments
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Restorative Practice Implementation
- Review and implement School Improvement initiatives
- Use data driven strategies to create lessons and flexible groups
- Organize and carry-out scheduling for field trips and school activities
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, mathematics, science, to pupils utilizing course of study adopted Georgia Department of Education.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Chosen as “Teacher of the Year” award at J. R. Trippe Middle School in 2010.
- Student Involvement - Developed and implemented the first Student Leadership group that met monthly to discuss and carry-out initiatives of the PBIS committee and to implement the New Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.
- Assessment Design - created Assessment items for the state of Georgia Mathematics Department for the New 2023-2024 Mathematics Standards.
- Member of the 2023 -2024 Ambassador for Middle/High School Teacher Cohort (GaConnects Ambassador) - Provides teachers with the knowledge needed to support the innovative use of GaDOE-provided data applications and technical tools to increase student performance and enhance student and parent relationships. Teacher Ambassadors also support the professional growth of
other teachers in their use of these applications and tools.
Certification
- GIFTED IN-FIELD
- MATHEMATICS (6-12)
- MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) MATH
- MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) LANGUAGE ARTS
- MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) READING
- MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) SOCIAL SCIENCE
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 8, Math and Honors Enhanced Algebra
Vidalia City Schools
08.2000 - Current
Teacher Grade 7-8 English Language Arts
J. R. Trippe Middle School
08.2000 - Current
Educational Specialist - Math Education
Nova Southwestern University
Master of Educational - Middle Grades Education
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Georgia College And State University
High School Diploma -
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
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