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Joshua Potts

Arverne,NY

Summary

Dedicated and professional educator whose goal is to ensure and enhance the lives of scholars through patience and integrity. Skilled in implementing effective behavioral techniques to reintegrate scholars back into the classroom. Excellent communication skills allow both students and parents to feel at ease while effectively upholding to the schools core values.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education/Health Educator

New Visions AMS 3
08.2020 - 08.2024


  • Led after-school programs promoting healthy lifestyles, such as fitness clubs or nutrition workshops, contributing to overall student wellness.
  • Streamlined the curriculum by collaborating with fellow educators to align lesson plans with state standards and best practices in health education.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of health topics by utilizing various teaching methods, including lectures, group activities, and hands-on experiences.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication and involving them in their child''s educational progress.
  • Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.

Intervention Specialist

Gersh Academy
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Improved overall classroom performance by providing targeted support for struggling students in various subjects.
  • Served as an advocate for students with disabilities during eligibility meetings, IEP reviews, and parent conferences.
  • Addressed behavioral issues through the implementation of positive behavior supports and interventions.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.

Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and High School Basketball Coach

Brownsville Ascend Charter School
09.2016 - 07.2017


  • Organized yearly field day activities for elementary school students.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
  • Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.

Behavior Associate

Brownsville Ascend Charter School
04.2013 - 06.2016
  • Conducted office hours with scholars who are referred out of the classroom.
  • Input all behavior-related data into the Ascend data system.
  • Monitored school and district data systems to evaluate school’s use and effectiveness of scholars behavior plans (BIP).
  • Report all behavioral referrals to the Dean of Students.
  • Monitored In-School-suspension of scholars.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems

SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY
05.2005

Skills

  • Effective leadership style that reflects impressive conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent communicator
  • Team Player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Infinite Campus Data System
  • Health Advocate
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
  • Problem-Solver
  • Efficient Time Management

References

Available upon Request

Timeline

Physical Education/Health Educator

New Visions AMS 3
08.2020 - 08.2024

Intervention Specialist

Gersh Academy
09.2019 - 03.2020

Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and High School Basketball Coach

Brownsville Ascend Charter School
09.2016 - 07.2017

Behavior Associate

Brownsville Ascend Charter School
04.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems

SUNY Delhi

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