Sara Cox
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Friendly and energetic Early Childhood Education professional with a decade of experience in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Towson University Child Care Center
11.2022 - Current
- In a lab school setting with principles of Regio Emilia
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning and center best pedagogical practices
- Participate in professional development to collaborate with other educators and gain knowledge in developmentally appropriate practices and research
- Mentor undergraduate student staff and help to prepare them to be successful in the field of education
- Personalize lessons and class routines to meet individual student and class needs
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, college student staff, and community.
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Woodmoor Elementary, Baltimore County Schools
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Participated in long range planning to integrate International Baccalaureate learning into standards and district requirements and assessments
- Created virtual teaching materials for second-grade team that were recognized by administration.
- Incorporated ActivInspire and PowerPoint technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Primary Classroom Teacher
San Jose Elementary School, Duval County Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Analyzed and used the data collected in the diagnostics to plan whole and small group differentiated learning
- Collaborated within and across grade level teams to share best practices and new ideas to implement with iReady learning platform, diagnostics, and Ready Reading curriculum
- Created technology resources used by pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade teams for Ready Reading lessons and Sanford Harmony curriculum.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Brentwood Elementary School, Escambia County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Position responsible for teaching Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies and leading all small groups.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Longfellow Elementary, Howard County Public Schools
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Long-term substitute math position in kindergarten, first grade, and third grade
- Collaborated with kindergarten, first grade, and fourth grade teams
- Created and administered formative and summative assessments for data collection and future lesson planning
- Recognized by administration for hard work, patience, and behavior management
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
Baltimore, MD
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Towson, MD12.2013
Skills
- Teaching
- Data Analysis
- Training
- Curriculum Development
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Record & Documentation Management
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
• 2019- Earned ESOL Endorsement
• 2019- Chosen for visit and article from Sanford Harmony corporate, one of three classrooms visited in the district.
• 2017- San Jose Elementary monthly MVP award for proactive data chats with students on iReady diagnostic data.
• 2016- Chosen for model classroom for recently implemented Saxon Phonics curriculum, co-taught a lesson with a Saxon representative for other teachers from the school as well as administrators from another school.
Timeline
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Towson University Child Care Center
11.2022 - Current
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Woodmoor Elementary, Baltimore County Schools
08.2019 - 02.2021
Primary Classroom Teacher
San Jose Elementary School, Duval County Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2019
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Brentwood Elementary School, Escambia County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Longfellow Elementary, Howard County Public Schools
11.2014 - 06.2015
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
01.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
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