Elementary School Professional Experience

Abbey M. Cox

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Dallas, Texas 75252

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6th Dec 2014

Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

CERTIFICATION

TExES EC-6 Generalist November 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Long Term Substitute

Weatherford Elementary School, Plano Independent School District

January 2017-June 2017

Same responsibilities as teacher. 3rd grade Math and Science, professional development, lesson planning and team planning, parent/teacher conferences, weekly math tutoring.

Hunt Elementary School, Plano Independent School District

October 2016-December 2016

First Grade Math and Science and Social Studies

Farmers Branch Elementary School, CFBISD, Farmers Branch, Texas

August 2015-June 2016

•Taught multi subject first grade class. Differentiated and used scaffolding to develop skills in Math, Science and Social Studies. Provided a nurturing, caring, and safe environment in a professional manner. Established relationships with parents to promote communication and progress of the child. Involved in team planning. After school Math tutoring for students who need extra support and instruction.

Fourth Grade Math and Science Teacher/English Component of Two Way Dual Language

Thompson Elementary School, CFBISD, Carrollton, Texas January 2015 to June 2015

•Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Involved in team planning. Provided a safe, calm, and productive learning environment. Implemented and enforced a well-balanced classroom management strategy. Use a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

Student Teacher, Kindergarten and Fourth Grade

Hunt Elementary School, Plano, Texas January 2014 to December 2014

•Involved in team planning. Provided one-on-one resource help to students with IEPs. Modified and performed small group instruction. Worked with a variety of students and teachers in a professional setting. Reinforced social skills in a general education classroom. Modified instruction to meet the needs of all students. Attended professional development sessions and staff meetings. Provided a safe, calm, and productive learning environment. Implemented and enforced a well-balanced classroom management strategy.

Lead Caregiver, Pre-School ages 3-4

Plano Independent School District Employee Child Care Center August 2008 to June 2013

•Implement the curriculum and daily lesson plans that are based on an assessment of each child’s development and the goals of the employee child care center with the State guidelines. Oversee the day-to day- activities of the children in the child care center. Follow daily lesson plans. Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined. Maintain current CPR and First Aid certificates. Use developmental milestones as the primary means of gathering developmental data on child’s growth. Develop a friendly relationship and open communication with each child and his/her parents. Attended professional development sessions.

HONORS and AWARDS

•Texas A&M Commerce Dean’s List Spring/Fall 2014

•Texas A&M Commerce President’s List Spring/Fall 2014

REFERENCES

•Leslie Meadows 214-***-**** ******.*******@****.***

•Ben Benavides 469-***-**** ***.*********@****.***

•Jessica Brown 214-***-**** *******.*****@****.***

•Kati Hamar 214-***-**** ****.*****@****.***

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