James Kottmeier
Taunton,MA
Summary
I am a team player who believes in helping those around me work at their highest level while creating a comfortable environment. With constant reflection and collaboration, maximum growth can be achieved.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Reading Teacher
Mount Alvernia Academy
Chestnut Hill, MA
08.2025 - Current
- Cultivated a positive educational environment by fostering academic excellence and social development.
- Developed and implemented curriculum improvements for a comprehensive educational experience.
- Managed classroom, promoting an inclusive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Taught 3rd Grade reading utilizing novels for comprehension and fluency.
Assistant Principal/Teacher
Taunton Public Schools
Taunton, MA
08.2007 - 06.2024
- Cultivated a positive educational environment by fostering academic excellence and social development.
- Developed and implemented curriculum improvements for a comprehensive educational experience.
- Managed classroom, promoting an inclusive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Coordinated with faculty and staff to maintain a collaborative approach towards student success and school operations.
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance efficiency and support educational objectives.
- Elevated an elementary school to Level 1 status, establishing it as best best-performing school in the district.
- Pioneered innovative teaching strategies to boost student engagement and comprehension.
- Spearheaded a cross-functional team to revise the school's curriculum, aligning with updated educational standards.
- Implemented conflict resolution protocols to reduce classroom disruptions and foster more learning.
5th/6th Grade Teacher - Math/Science/Social Studies
Joseph Martin Middle School
Taunton, MA
01.2016 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans, complying with Common Core Standards for 5th-grade math and social studies, as well as 6th-grade social studies and science.
- Co-created social studies curricula focusing on World Biomes and World Cultures.
- Improved team-teaching strategies through regular collaboration with grade-level colleagues.
- Directed the Coaching4Change after-school mentoring program, coordinating activities between college students and Taunton area students before its cancellation.
- Raised student performance on the MCAS.
- Pioneered cross-curricular projects that integrated math and social studies, enriching student learning experiences.
- Led development of a new social studies curriculum, receiving positive feedback from peers and supervisors.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials in response to the abrupt shift in educational delivery caused by the pandemic.
3rd Grade Teacher and Assistant Principal
Edmund Hatch Bennett Elementary School
Taunton, MA
08.2011 - 01.2016
- Oversaw educational strategies and staff development.
- Created inclusive learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
- Analyzed and interpreted student data as District Wide Data Coach, informing instructional practices and school-wide decision-making.
- Successfully met Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) status through collaborative leadership and data-driven initiatives.
- Coordinated and managed SES programs, providing targeted support for students requiring additional academic assistance.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
6th Grade Teacher
John F. Parker Middle School
Taunton, MA
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Delivered instruction aligned with Massachusetts State Standards to a 6th-grade inclusion classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement innovative teaching methods and integrate technology into the curriculum.
- Facilitated student-centered learning and differentiated instruction to meet diverse educational needs.
- Acted as a liaison between faculty and administration, promoting effective communication and shared decision-making.
- Served as an elected representative on the school's Instructional Leadership Team, contributing to the development of educational strategies.
- Increased student engagement by integrating multimedia tools and interactive activities into lesson plans.
- Contributed to a 10% improvement in standardized test scores through targeted remediation and data-driven instruction.
- Developed and executed a successful after-school tutoring program that aided underperforming students.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Education Administration
Boston University
Boston, MA06.2007
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN06.1996
Skills
- Student needs assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Reading instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Student supervision
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Reading intervention
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom supervision
- Student assessment
- Individualized learning
- Group instruction
- English language learners
- Text analysis
- Faculty collaboration
- Writing instruction
- Student records management
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary expansion
- Teacher collaboration
Timeline
3rd Grade Reading Teacher
Mount Alvernia Academy
08.2025 - Current
5th/6th Grade Teacher - Math/Science/Social Studies
Joseph Martin Middle School
01.2016 - 06.2024
3rd Grade Teacher and Assistant Principal
Edmund Hatch Bennett Elementary School
08.2011 - 01.2016
6th Grade Teacher
John F. Parker Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal/Teacher
Taunton Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Minnesota
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Graduate Certificate - Education Administration
Boston University