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Michael James Cox
Work Preference
Summary
Committed Assistant Principal with background in educational leadership and staff development. Managed academic programs, facilitated school-wide initiatives, and fostered positive learning environments. Strengths include strategic planning, team collaboration, and communication skills. Significant contributions to previous work include enhancing student performance and improving teacher effectiveness through innovative strategies and leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Nevada Virtual Charter School
01.2023 - Current
- Co-created an academic program contributing to recognition as a 4-star high school.
- Implemented school policies to promote a positive virtual learning environment.
- Oversaw curriculum development tailored for online education standards.
- Developed and implemented policies and programs enhancing student achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop innovative virtual learning strategies.
- Oversee comprehensive school assessment and testing programs, including AP, ACT, Semester/Final Exams, i-Ready, and SBAC Prep.
- Lead the middle school team in creating school performance goals and an SBAC instructional plan, resulting in a 7% increase in median growth percentage for ELA.
- Coordinated implementation of Response to Intervention program addressing diverse student learning needs.
- Developed an intervention program for middle and high school scholars to improve passing rates and credit recovery.
- Develop and execute the i-Ready interim assessment plan, leveraging data to improve math and reading achievement.
- Articulate to stakeholders and the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) how Title I funds are strategically utilized to create and sustain academic programs.
- Direct the Assessment Professional Learning Community (PLC) in analyzing school data points to strengthen academic programming and plan professional development focused on observation data.
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Carrie Jacobs Bond)
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Facilitated grade-level meetings to analyze 3rd-8th grade student data, implementing a Problem-Solving Process that increased the school's On-Track rate by 22%.
- Chaired instructional Leadership Team (ILT) meetings, developing agendas and delivering professional development to advance CIWP priorities.
- Organized REACH teacher observation data to design targeted professional development that enhanced instructional practices and increased student engagement.
- Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings with clinicians, teachers, and parents to address scholars' academic and compliance needs effectively.
- Conducted weekly caseload reviews for teachers, instructional assistants, and clinicians, aligning therapy goals to Common Core State Standards to ensure 100% of diverse learners received scheduled services.
- Modeled and monitored Data-Driven Instructional practices to track progress toward meeting CIWP goals and action steps.
- Allocated resources and managed grants supporting academic enrichment in literacy/math and health/wellness, including hiring personnel for inclusion support.
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Robert Fulton Elementary)
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Guided K-8th grade Diverse Learner teachers through the Data-Driven Instructional Cycle and established common planning time, yielding 46% growth on the NWEA.
- Collaborated with case manager and clinicians to design a school-wide MTSS framework for identifying academic and social-emotional interventions, improving scholar support systems.
- Led English Language Arts instruction by progress-monitoring student tasks and assessments, achieving a 71% increase in NWEA reading growth over four years.
- Facilitated professional development in Go Math to help teachers integrate classroom technology, resulting in 50% of scholars meeting growth targets.
- Performed informal and formal REACH observations with a 100% completion rate, earning district recognition for aligning teacher ratings with scholar growth.
- Headed the implementation of the AVID program for grades 4-8, improving students' executive functioning and increasing the On-Track rate by 10%.
- Mentored 3rd-grade teacher into DePaul Math Teacher Leader role and supported 2nd-grade teacher in co-creating pilot curriculum for Network 11 Summer Bridge Program, enhancing teacher leadership.
- Balanced school budgets and allocated funding to secure programming and resources aligned to CIWP priorities, ensuring effective use of financial resources.
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Lake View High School)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Led the campus to earn a Level 1 rating, the highest accountability rating for a Chicago Public High School.
- Increased student attendance by 5% and reduced dropout rate by 2%, enhancing overall scholar retention.
- Increased Advanced Placement (AP) course enrollment by 8%, expanding access to advanced academic opportunities.
- Spearheaded strategic planning targeted at Freshmen and Sophomore interventions, increasing the Freshman On-Track rate by 5% and the Sophomore rate by 5.25% in the first semester.
- Planned and facilitated REACH-aligned professional development for teachers, delivering quarterly instructional feedback to enhance teaching practices.
- Supervised 90 teachers at Lake View High School, helping secure a ranking from U.S. News & World Report as one of the top high schools in Illinois.
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Marconi Community Academy)
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Evaluated instruction for 20 teachers through formal observations, grade-level meetings, and scholar work protocols, resulting in a 5% gain on internal assessments.
- Engaged stakeholders in analyzing institutional data to create the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA).
- Designed master schedules to enhance collaboration by embedding common planning time for grade-level teachers.
Dean of Students
Chicago Public Schools (New Sullivan Elementary School)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools (Vanderpoel Humanities Academy)
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Analyzed scholar performance data to inform instructional strategies and improve learning outcomes
- Reviewed lesson plans to ensure alignment with curriculum standards and scholar needs
- Managed Individualized Education Programs for students, ensuring compliance with educational guidelines and tailored support
- Curriculum design
- Instructional leadership
- Professional development
Education
Master of Arts - Education & Administration
Chicago State University
05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
College of St. Francis
05-1996
Skills
- Virtual learning implementation
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Policy and procedure development
- Performance evaluations
- Blended learning
- Progress monitoring
- Intervention strategies
- Professional development facilitation
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Resource allocation
Certification
- Nevada State School Administrator License
- Nevada State Elementary License K-8
Accomplishments
- Recognized as an effective leader in School Leadership Magazine.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Nevada Virtual Charter School
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Carrie Jacobs Bond)
01.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Robert Fulton Elementary)
01.2014 - 01.2020
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Lake View High School)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools (Marconi Community Academy)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Dean of Students
Chicago Public Schools (New Sullivan Elementary School)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools (Vanderpoel Humanities Academy)
01.1996 - 01.2007
Master of Arts - Education & Administration
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
College of St. Francis