Charlotte Potter
Toquerville,UT
Summary
Passionate elementary teacher of 18 years in a rural school district. Accomplished educator with a track record of fostering academic growth and student well-being. Expert in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork, achieving notable improvements in student performance. Devoted to student learning and enhancing students individual potential in an engaged leaning environment. Dedicated to connecting students with the relevance of subjects taught in school. Leader of innovative and research based improvements on all types of curriculum
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Valley Academy Charter School
08.2012 - Current
- Provide a safe, nurturing classroom environment that promotes well-being and academic growth for approximately 30 students each year.
- Infuse students with passion and excitement for learning.
- Create lesson plans to correlate with grade-level state curriculum standards and educational objectives.
- Evaluate and assess student progress regularly, provide constructive feedback and adapt lessons accordingly.
- Utilize data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns as needed.
- Provide one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities to enable them to excel in their schoolwork.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implement behavior modification strategies resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provide support for new teachers by offering guidance on resources, act as the grade-level team leader.
- Attend a minimum of two conferences per year to remain current on resources available for subjects taught.
- Plan and facilitate the school's annual Veterans Day appreciation program involving performances by all students in school for local veterans.
- Participate in community outreach to get 75 students working on projects outside of school that benefit the community.
- Invite community members in to share career advice and/or special skills and talents related to core subjects.
- Coordinate scheduling with supplementary learning programs within the school to assist students in their learning success.
- Attend at least one in-person seminar yearly through The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to enhance personal knowledge of American History events, and sharing all resources with grade level team.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Studies
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSome College (No Degree) - Education
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UTBachelor of Science - Psychology
Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT05.1997
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Community involvement
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology Integration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Resourceful Project-based learning
Affiliations
- American Legion Auxiliary Member: 2014-Present
- The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Member: 2024
- Girl Scouts of Utah/Troop Leader: 2012-2022
- Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Member: 2024
Certification
-Utah Elementary Educator License
-Educator Endorsement in Elementary and Secondary Social Studies
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Valley Academy Charter School
08.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Social Studies
Salt Lake Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Westminster University
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