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Dona Marie Pecor-Potters

De Forest,WI

Summary


Self-directed, enthusiastic education professional skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and program coordination. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments and drive successful outcomes in educational settings. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving needs and delivering impactful results. Skilled in design of challenging, enriching, and innovative activities that address diverse learner abilities and interests. Offer proven track record of commended performance working with children ages birth – 21.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Coordinator

Community Living Alliance
02.2015 - Current


  • Assess, design, deliver, implement, evaluate appropriate training sessions to ensure employees receive training that addresses just-in-time needs and ongoing professional competencies that align with organizational goals and with Wis. Admin. Code DHS 105.17.
  • Develop and implement strategic and operational plans to deliver training, and design competencies and resources by identifying current and future education and staff development needs based on organizational capacities and program requirements.
  • Create training and staff development-related policies and procedures.
  • Develop and manage annual training materials and local training budgets.
  • Assist with general Human Resources functions including benefits, employee relations, and recruitment.
  • Attend external functions to present information about CLA services i.e. job fairs, client education seminars, and marketing events.
  • Attend professional educational and developmental meetings to support post-secondary course development and grant writing.
  • Create a welcoming atmosphere for all stakeholders involved in the education process through open lines of communication and transparent decision-making.
  • Promote a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with new and existing employees.
  • Coordinate departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs.

Professional Development Specialist

Minnesota Center For Professional Development
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Hired as full-time Professional Development Specialist for Minnesota Center for Professional Development under contract with Wisconsin Registry, Inc. to support Early Childhood Practitioners and Trainers in maintaining state licensure requirements.
  • Support practitioners and providers of early childhood education in academic and career development.
  • Conduct Workshops for Early Childhood Educators and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
  • Administer course approval and course appeal processes.
  • Evaluate trainer curriculum for standards compliance and assist with revisions.
  • Evaluate practitioners and trainer transcripts.
  • Regular communication with partners, professional development advisors, coaches, practitioners, providers, and trainers via email, newsletters, and conference workshops.

Family & Consumer Science Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)

School District of Rhinelander
08.2012 - 03.2014
  • Hired as full-time Family and Consumer Sciences Educator (FACS) to teach specified FACS subjects to Green Bay West and Preble High Schools students in grades 9 – 12
  • Create and implement lesson plans using innovative instructional materials to teach Family and Consumer Sciences subjects: Food & Nutrition; Culinary Arts I; Early Childhood Education I & II; Independent Living; Families Today; Adaptive Food & Nutrition; Career Exploration; Teen-age Pregnancy Program Coordinator; FACS Independent Study
  • Taught general education students as well as individuals with exceptional needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
  • Schedule, plan for, and facilitate TAPP meetings with Student, Social Worker, Guidance Counselors, Exceptional Needs Teachers, Administration and provide ongoing educational support to student throughout home confinement period
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff

Youth Program Director (Grades 1 – 12)

Options Treatment Programs, Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Hired as Youth Program Director at 50% FTE to plan, organize and execute religious education lessons and activities for youth in grades 1 – 12 and fulfilled duties of Education Committee Chair.
  • Initiate and teach Kids Own Worship Program for youth grades 1 – 6.
  • Collaborate with pastor, parents/guardians, and youth to organize and schedule activities and outings for youth in grades 1 – 12 and their families.
  • Schedule, organize and execute programs, guest speakers, retreats and mission trips for youth in grades 7 – 12.
  • Fundraising planning and coordination for Youth Fellowship Program.

Family & Consumer Science Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)

School District of Rhinelander
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Hired as Family and Consumer Sciences Educator (FACS) at 50% FTE to teach specified FACS subjects to Rhinelander High School students in grades 9 – 12.
  • Create and implement lesson plans using innovative instructional materials to teach diverse learners by adapting instructional strategies and modifying assessments to meet needs of students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences subjects: Culinary Basics I, Relationships and Service Learning Program.
  • Collaborate with Guidance Counselors, Exceptional Needs Teachers and Administration to implement effective Bullying Prevention Program.
  • Fundraising planning and oversight for Service Learning Program.
  • Coordinated Service Learning mentoring program with James Williams Middle School students.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.

Truancy Task Force Report Center/District Liaison (Grades 9 – 12)

Options Treatment Programs, Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Hired as District Liaison at 20% FTE to oversee Report Center for Truancy Task Force (a federal grant-funded program to reduce truancy). After school attendance at the Report Center is mandatory for students receiving truancy tickets and in danger of losing course credit. In addition, the Report Center provides an opportunity for all students who desire academic support for grade improvement.
  • Act as liaison between students and teachers to improve communication about academic performance in individual courses.
  • Work with students to facilitate grade improvement and credit recovery.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (Grades 7 – 12)

School District of Elcho
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Hired as Family and Consumer Sciences Educator (FACS) at 73% FTE to teach specified FACS subjects to School District of Elcho students in grades 7 – 12.
  • Position subsequently increased to 89% FTE
  • Left School District of Elcho at the end of the 2011 academic year due to school district budget cuts reducing FACS position to 50% FTE
  • Create and implement lesson plans using innovative instructional materials to meet different aptitudes and interests of students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences subjects: Food & Nutrition; Family, Food & Society; FACS Survey Grades 7 - 8; Personal Finance, Child Development I & II Grades 9 - 12; FACS Independent Study Grades 11-12; Career Exploration Grades 5 – 8; Second-Step Bullying Prevention Program Grades 4K – 8.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Collaborate with Guidance Counselors and Administration to start-up and advise Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Elcho Chapter.
  • Oversee and advise SADD student successful ATOD and Traffic Safety mini-grant writing three consecutive school years.
  • Teacher Leader roles: ATOD Co-Coordinator; SADD Advisor; Elementary At-Risk Coordinator.
  • Ethics Committee Member.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (Grades 9 – 12)

Kingman Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Hired as full-time Family and Consumer Sciences Educator (FACS) to teach specified FACS subjects and implement new Career Exploration curriculum to Kingman High School students in grades 9 – 12
  • Create and implement lesson plans using innovative instructional materials to meet different aptitudes and interests of students enrolled in the following Family and Consumer Sciences subjects: Nutrition, Hospitality Management, Child Development, and Career Exploration
  • Communicate effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission
  • Academic Committee Involvement: Discipline Committee Member; Mohave County Workforce Development Committee Member; Arizona Youth Partnership Committee Member; Coyote Club – Division of One Stop Steering Committee Member

Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)

Rhinelander School District
02.2006 - 06.2006
  • Hired as substitute teacher for the School District of Rhinelander to teach lesson plans prepared by classroom teachers in grades K– 12 as needed.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Assistant Director (Ages 6 Weeks – 12 Years)

Children’s Learning Center
11.2000 - 06.2006
  • Company Overview: a St. Mary’s Hospital employee benefit and community childcare center. Hired as assistant to director and teachers for the Children’s Learning Center.
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Fulfill teacher and/or director responsibilities in absence of classroom teacher and/or center director.
  • Help lead teacher devise and implement lesson plans.
  • Monitor play areas to ensure a safe learning environment.

Paraprofessional Substitute (Grades K – 12)

Port Washington/Saukville School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
  • Hired as paraprofessional substitute for Port Washington/Saukville School District to work with children with exceptional needs in the regular education classroom grades K – 12.
  • Assisted lead teachers in preparing materials for instructional use, streamlining daily tasks while promoting efficiency.
  • Improved classroom management through application of the least restrictive environment principle and maintaining a structured environment.
  • Helped students comprehend and assimilate written material for assignments and tests.
  • Facilitated inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.

Education

BA - Family And Consumer Sciences Education

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
12-2005

AA - University Transfer Program – General Degree Requirements

Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander
12.2002

Skills

  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development: online and instructor-led
  • Classroom Management
  • Tribes Trained
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Experiential Teaching & Learning
  • Exceptional Needs Student Accommodations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Administration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Teacher Leader

Certification

  • Certified Family & Consumer Science Teacher (Grades 4K-12)
  • College Reading and Learning Association Certified Tutor
  • Certified TRIBES Trained Educator
  • Smart Step Certified Facilitator – Step Family Association of America
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
  • Second Step Certified Educator
  • Love and Logic Certified Educator
  • WI DPI Certified Bullying Prevention Educator
  • DHS/WPSA Direct Care Competency Master Trainer
  • DHS/WPSA Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Master Trainer

Awards


  • Kingman Unified School District:
  • 2006-2007 Recipient of KHS Teacher Apple Award
  • 2006-2007 Runner-Up for Kingman High School New Teacher of the Year
  • 2007-2008 Recipient of KHS Teacher Apple Award
  • 2007-2008 Nominated for Kingman High School Teacher of the Year

Timeline

Education Coordinator

Community Living Alliance
02.2015 - Current

Professional Development Specialist

Minnesota Center For Professional Development
03.2014 - 01.2015

Family & Consumer Science Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)

School District of Rhinelander
08.2012 - 03.2014

Youth Program Director (Grades 1 – 12)

Options Treatment Programs, Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2012

Family & Consumer Science Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)

School District of Rhinelander
08.2011 - 06.2012

Truancy Task Force Report Center/District Liaison (Grades 9 – 12)

Options Treatment Programs, Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2012

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (Grades 7 – 12)

School District of Elcho
08.2008 - 06.2011

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (Grades 9 – 12)

Kingman Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2008

Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)

Rhinelander School District
02.2006 - 06.2006

Assistant Director (Ages 6 Weeks – 12 Years)

Children’s Learning Center
11.2000 - 06.2006

Paraprofessional Substitute (Grades K – 12)

Port Washington/Saukville School District
09.1999 - 06.2000

BA - Family And Consumer Sciences Education

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

AA - University Transfer Program – General Degree Requirements

Nicolet Area Technical College

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