Melissa Lee Cox
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
AP English Teacher/NHS Sponsor
Santa Cruz Cooperative School
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Initiated, designed, implemented Pre-AP English curriculum for Grade 9/10
- Designed and implemented curriculum for AP English Language
- Created and implemented activities, such as debate and seminar discussion to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- raised scores of standardized tests, such as PSAT
- sponsor for NHS
AP English/Creative Writing Instructor
Debakey High School Of Health Professions
07.2007 - 06.2019
- Taught AP English Language for 12 years and AP English Literature for four years
- Average scores of the AP English exams above 90%
- Raised SAT reading and writing scores
- Sponsored Creative Writing submissions for National Awards
- Approximately 15-20 students won regional and national awards
- Initiated a collaboration with Rice University Library to teach students the art of research and composing a collegiate level argument (last three years)
AP English Teacher/College Placement Counselor
Santa Cruz Cooperative School
07.1999 - 06.2007
- Initiated, designed, implemented curriculum of AP English Language and Literature for second language learners
- Averaged 80% passing rate on AP English exams
- College placement counselor for last four years
- Student Selected keynote speaker for graduation 200-2004
8th/9th Grade English Teacher
Kay Ongoing For Pregnant Teens
08.1992 - 06.1998
- Increased reading comprehension levels by implementing research-based strategies for vocabulary development and text analysis.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Raised scores in reading/writing on Texas assessment exams
- received recognition from Superintendent, Rod Paige
- sponsored two time State finalists for National History Fair
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And History
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.1991
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Testing administration
- Common Core Standards
- Group and individual instruction
- Literary Analysis
- Positive Reinforcement
- Project-based learning
Timeline
AP English Teacher/NHS Sponsor
Santa Cruz Cooperative School
07.2019 - 06.2023
AP English/Creative Writing Instructor
Debakey High School Of Health Professions
07.2007 - 06.2019
AP English Teacher/College Placement Counselor
Santa Cruz Cooperative School
07.1999 - 06.2007
8th/9th Grade English Teacher
Kay Ongoing For Pregnant Teens
08.1992 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And History
Sonoma State University
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