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Matthew Potter

Experienced Elementary/ Early Middle School Teacher
Denver,CO

Summary

Highly effective and efficient educator with a broad knowledge of the educational and executive level leadership landscape. Strong ability to cultivate and motivate students and adults toward the accomplishment of goals through tailored and differentiated instruction that both challenges and affirms my students. Successful in transforming work and school environments into a more productive and positive setting for everyone.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Aurora Public Schools (APS)
07.2025 - Current
  • LOCATION: Elkhart Elementary School
  • NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Broadened the scope of teaching experience by branching to 3rd Grade where I currently have projections of having 87% of homeroom students achieving their Typical Growth Goals in Math and 75% in Literacy.

5th Grade Team Lead

Aurora Public Schools (APS)
Denver, CO
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • LOCATION: Elkhart Elementary School
  • NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Successfully led the team throughout the school year by installing effective communication and focused guided instruction. During SY2024-2025, EOY Math and Literacy Diagnostics showed 76% of students achieving their Typical Growth Goals.

Online Professor

Central Pennsylvania College
Summerdale, PA
01.2013 - 09.2024

5th Grade Math Teacher

Denver Public Schools (DPS)
Denver, CO
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • LOCATION: Highline Academy - Northeast (HANE)
  • NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Expanded my teaching experience to 5th Grade specializing in Math Standards through the use of EngageNY and supplemental supports to differentiate and scaffold instruction. Ultimately, results following SY2023-2024 led to school being rated a Performance School (GREEN).

6th Grade Math Teacher

Denver Public Schools (DPS)
Denver, CO
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • LOCATION: Omar D. Blair (ODB) Charter School
  • NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Began my professional teaching career while also going to Colorado Christian University (CCU) to complete my Alternative Teacher Licensure Preparation Program. Successfully completed weekly Field Coach Observations and course requirements with a 3.98 GPA and Distinguished Honors.

Educational Assistant

Aurora Public Schools (APS)
Denver, CO
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • LOCATION: Boston P-8
  • NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Began the transition into the educational field by starting off assisting 6th Grade Team with Small Group Instruction and Student Supports.

Executive-Level Retail Leadership

Multiple Fortune 100 Companies
2006 - 2020

Successfully led store teams towards weekly and monthly Sales and KPI Matrixes resulting in consistent Top Sales Performances. Led anywhere from 10-650 Direct Reports and upwards of 5000 Indirect. Elevated my influence from Sales Lead to Regional Vice President overseeing $650M Sales Portfolio and 22 States.

Education

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
09.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA
06.2004 - 09.2006

MBA - Human Resource Management

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
09.2006 - 03.2008

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson planning

Parent-teacher communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Individualized instruction

Certification

Professional Teacher License (#24522304)

Timeline

Professional Teacher License (#24522304)

08-2032

DESIGNATION MET: English Learner Professional Development

08-2025

DESIGNATION MET: READ Act - Teacher

08-2025

3rd Grade Teacher

Aurora Public Schools (APS)
07.2025 - Current

5th Grade Team Lead

Aurora Public Schools (APS)
07.2024 - 07.2025

5th Grade Math Teacher

Denver Public Schools (DPS)
07.2023 - 07.2024

6th Grade Math Teacher

Denver Public Schools (DPS)
07.2021 - 07.2023

Educational Assistant

Aurora Public Schools (APS)
12.2020 - 07.2021

Online Professor

Central Pennsylvania College
01.2013 - 09.2024

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Northcentral University
09.2012 - Current

MBA - Human Resource Management

American InterContinental University
09.2006 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Central Penn College
06.2004 - 09.2006

Executive-Level Retail Leadership

Multiple Fortune 100 Companies
2006 - 2020
Matthew PotterExperienced Elementary/ Early Middle School Teacher