Kristi Cox
Experienced Special Education Teacher, with strong problem-solving abilities, skilled in fostering collaboration between students, parents, and multidisciplinary teams. Extensive experience with developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with goals to enhance student progress and engagement in their learning. Readily equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to encouraging, teaching and supporting student success and development. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Work History
Special Education Teacher
25 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Implemented and Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement. In addition, to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Design
Skills
Accomplishments
7 years (not consecutive) served as a Mentor to new teachers sharing best practices in Special Education progress monitoring, legal documentation, meeting preparation, instructional practices and classroom management.
2023: Nominated for Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award.
2024 Park Hill Star award Recipient
2022-2025 as Middle School Reading Specialist.