Lisa Blair Cox
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Certified 4-8 Generalist teacher who excels at developing, and maintaining positive and productive relationships with key stakeholders including students, parents, and other school staff. Strong instructional leader with significant education experience and solid foundation in best practices for ELAR and Math academic content. Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of current best practices through professional development and builds a network of diverse colleagues.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
Crowley ISD (Richard Allie Middle School)
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues and the content instructional coach to design lesson plans enhancing the selected academic curriculum.
- Established positive relationships with parents through open communication channels like email updates, phone calls, and conferences about their child''s progress in mathematics.
- Built a strong classroom culture focused on respect and cooperation among students by modeling appropriate behavior and enforcing clear expectations consistently throughout the year.
- Co-facilitated a professional development session for teaching classroom management practices.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments, allowing for timely intervention and targeted instruction when necessary.
4th Grade Teacher
Lena Pope (Formerly - Chapel Hill Academy)
08.2013 - 05.2025
- Served as the grade level lead teacher, overseeing team collaboration to ensure academic and social growth and development.
- Entrusted with managing and supporting students who exhibit significant behavioral challenges, demonstrating expertise in implementing tailored interventions and producing positive outcomes.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects. I primarily taught ELA and Math.
- Recognized for exemplary classroom management skills, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Partnered with parents as I prescribed individualized home practice plans.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Taught weekly Social and Emotional Learning lessons.
- Mentored teachers and taught professional development sessions on implementing classroom management procedures.
General Education Teacher
Dan Powell Intermediate School
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Designed, planned, and implemented science and social studies lessons for 6th grade (1 year), and math for 5th grade (2 years)
- Developed supplemental instructional plans to meet students’ academic needs
- Provided after school tutoring for struggling students
- Achieved the highest STAAR scores the first year of STAAR test, and even higher (80 percent) the second year
- Recognized for exemplary classroom management, and building relationships with students and their parents/guardians
Substitute Teacher
Everman ISD
08.2007 - 06.2008
- A substitute and long-term substitute teacher (K-8th Grade & Disciplinary Elementary Alternative Education Program/DAEP – Lead Teacher
- Facilitated classroom teachers’ instructional plan and maintained a safe and productive learning environment for students (Core subjects for 1st-8th grade)
- Maintained and managed the district’s elementary DAEP classes for 1st-6th grade students who violated the school’s Student Code of Contact
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Southwestern Christian College
Terrell, TX05.1985
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Amberton University
Garland, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas at Arlington
12.2000
Skills
- Strong Technology
- Outstanding Oral and Written Communication
- Committed to Teamwork and Community Involvement
- Proficient Organization and Time Management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Real-world applications
- Data-driven decision making
- Group collaboration
Certification
- State of Texas Classroom Teacher Generalist (Grades 4-8)
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental (Grades 4-8)
Community Service
Women's Ministry, 2009, Present
Director of Women's Reentry Program, 2024, Present (Female Prison Inmates)
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
Crowley ISD (Richard Allie Middle School)
08.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Lena Pope (Formerly - Chapel Hill Academy)
08.2013 - 05.2025
General Education Teacher
Dan Powell Intermediate School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Substitute Teacher
Everman ISD
08.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Amberton University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Southwestern Christian College
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