Molly Cox
Mercersburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic and creative art educator with 25 years of experience engaging diverse learners through inclusive, student-centered instruction. Known for strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships that support student engagement, creativity, and academic growth.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Art Teacher
Global Vision Christian School Broadfording
08.2022 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Designed curriculum to teach classes on painting, drawing, 3D design and digital art to students from 15+ countries.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Guided students in developing their portfolios, aiding in their applications to prestigious art schools and programs with 95% acceptance rate.
- Implemented excellent classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Leveraged technology to create interactive and engaging online art lessons, ensuring continuity of education during remote learning periods.
Teacher – Art Teacher (grades 9-12), English Teacher 2017 (grade 9)
Global Vision Christian School
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Taught lessons in Art I, Graphic Design, Crafts, 3D Design, Studio Arts, Digital Arts and English 9
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Teacher – Middle School, ESL (grades 9-12)
Broadfording Christian Academy
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Home Accents, Custom Service Manager
Hobby Lobby
10.2011 - 11.2015
- Coordinated ordering, personnel management and product display in the largest store department
Home School Instructor
Myself
08.1999 - 05.2011
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Implemented hands-on activities and project-based learning to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students.
- Developed engaging supplemental materials to reinforce key concepts and promote retention of subject matter.
Humanities Teacher/Tutor – Part Time (grades 4-5)
Deerstream Learning Center
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Enhanced student comprehension of Ancient History by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies, catering to diverse learning styles.
Art Teacher/Tutor – Part Time (grades 7-11)
Providence Tutorial School
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Taught classes on painting, drawing, and color theory.
Art Teacher – Part Time (grades 7-12)
Massanutten Military Academy
07.1994 - 06.1995
- Taught classes on drawing, painting, crafts, and art history
Art Teacher and Fine Art Department Chair (grades 9-12)
Clarke County High School
08.1988 - 06.1994
- Taught Art I, Art III/IV, Fine & Commercial Art, Crafts, Yearbook
Art Teacher – Itinerate (grades 7-12)
Clarke County High School/Johnson Williams Middle School
08.1985 - 06.1988
- Taught Art Exploratory 6,7, 8, Crafts, Yearbook
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education K -12
Shepherd University
12.1984
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The Art of Education University
05.2022
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Shenandoah University, James Madison University, Radford University, University of Virginia
08.1993
Skills
- Student engagement strategies
- Acrylic painting expertise
- Inspiring student learning
- Student mentoring
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Course creation
- Structured drawing lessons
- Supply management
- Progress reporting to families and administration
Accomplishments
- As a member of Clarke County Schools Student Assistance Team (5 years), assessed, then helped students with high risk behaviors by co-facilitating support groups
- Composed sections of Clarke County Public School System’s Drug/Alcohol Intervention Policy
- Coordinated and ran “Night of the Arts” involving visual and performing arts for the community (4 years)
- Appointed as mentor for a first-year teacher in the county’s mentorship program in its initial year
- Awarded first place honors for yearbooks by Virginia High School League for 6 consecutive years
- Awarded Volunteer of the Year 1990 by Youth for Christ
- Recognized for designing, coordinating and painting of the entire children’s wing at Kings Park International Church. This involved budgeting, creating themes and drawing mural room designs for 7 rooms along with coordinating/training over 60 volunteers.
- Homeschooled my two sons (1999-2011)
- Art students received over 7 national art awards from Scholastic Arts (2019-2021)
- Lead High School Teacher GVCS Broadfording (2022-present)
Certification
Art Education K-12 Certification - Virginia (2030)
Art Education K-12 Certification - Tennessee (2034)
Art Education K-12 Certification - Maryland (2028)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Kings Park International Church, Teaching 3 year olds, 2001, 2010, Teaching 3 year olds for Kings Park International Church (2001-2010), Helped organize and facilitate “dream” soccer game for the African Children’s Choir and CASL U11 boys, Volunteer for Carolina Railhawks soccer games (2007-2011) as customer service relations in skybox, Leadership Head for volunteer service at Bethel Assembly of God (2012-2015), Volunteering at Nursery for Bethel Assembly of God (2017-present)
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Customer Service Manager/Home Accents Dept Head at Hobby Lobby, Chambersburg (10/2011- 1/15)
- Founded private art business, Concoctions, that involved designing and creating hand-painted gifts (10/02- 08/2011). Employed 3 other artists
- Private Art Instructor for elementary and middle school students (6/04-8/11)
- Art consultant for homes for Argus Management Group - design and color consultant for remodels and staging for re-sale (7/05-08/11)
Volunteer of the Year 1989 for Youth for Christ
Chosen for dedication to mentoring high school youth
Timeline
High School Art Teacher
Global Vision Christian School Broadfording
08.2022 - Current
Teacher – Art Teacher (grades 9-12), English Teacher 2017 (grade 9)
Global Vision Christian School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Teacher – Middle School, ESL (grades 9-12)
Broadfording Christian Academy
01.2015 - 08.2017
Home Accents, Custom Service Manager
Hobby Lobby
10.2011 - 11.2015
Humanities Teacher/Tutor – Part Time (grades 4-5)
Deerstream Learning Center
09.2010 - 05.2011
Art Teacher/Tutor – Part Time (grades 7-11)
Providence Tutorial School
09.2009 - 05.2011
Home School Instructor
Myself
08.1999 - 05.2011
Art Teacher – Part Time (grades 7-12)
Massanutten Military Academy
07.1994 - 06.1995
Art Teacher and Fine Art Department Chair (grades 9-12)
Clarke County High School
08.1988 - 06.1994
Art Teacher – Itinerate (grades 7-12)
Clarke County High School/Johnson Williams Middle School
08.1985 - 06.1988
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The Art of Education University
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Shenandoah University, James Madison University, Radford University, University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education K -12
Shepherd University