Sasha Potter
Nampa,ID
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL/ML Specialist
Nampa School District
08.2020 - Current
- Co-planning and co-teaching in classes kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working with multiple teachers and grade levels.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Serving as a mentor for my Paraprofessional in addition to new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Second Grade Teacher
Nampa School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Served as a mentor for a new teacher, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
Afterschool Co-Coordinator
Nampa School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
- Implemented coding program for students that started with offline coding and ending with coding a website.
- Increased parent involvement in children''s education through regular communication and parent volunteering in the afterschool program.
- Encouraged students to create their own P.E. games and teach their peers the game.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Co-Presented at the IAN (Idaho Afterschool Network) conference on creating a coding program.
- Taught a coding one day boot camp in Parma.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Increased participant engagement by designing interactive activities and fostering a welcoming environment.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve efficiency.
Kindergarten Teacher
Nampa School District
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for school.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2013
Skills
- Ongoing records documentation
- Collaborative focused
- Curriculum Implementation
- Relationship Building
- Project-based learning
Timeline
ESL/ML Specialist
Nampa School District
08.2020 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Nampa School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Afterschool Co-Coordinator
Nampa School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Nampa School District
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Boise State University
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