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Diana L. Potts, M.S., M.A.T.         

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Highly qualified (New Jersey) in science and social studies doctoral student, with over ten years of teaching experience seeks a work and learning environment that is progressive in ideology, pedagogy and culture. Proficient with Microsoft and Apple Operating Systems, social media, website development, Google applications and iPad integration. Professional interests include S.T.E.M., design of learning spaces, curating professional learning communities, curriculum development and Problem Based Learning.

Education

Ed.D Learning and Teaching with focus in S.T.E.M. & interdisciplinary studies, present

Hofstra University

Masters of Science, Instructional Technology, Fall 2011

Arcadia University Glenside, PA

GPA: 4.0, Academic Recognition from Dean of Graduate Studies

Graduate Assistant, Summer 2010

Faculty and Student Technology Resource Lab Advisor: Calvin Wang

Masters in the Art of Teaching, Elementary Education, 2005

The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ

GPA: 3.7, Dean’s Academic List

Bachelor of Arts, History, Spring 2000 Kean University

Union, NJ

GPA: 3.6, Dean's Academic List

Experience

K-5 Technology Integrator, Ethical Culture Fieldston School (July 2014- Present)

• Communicate and collaborate regularly with teachers across grade levels on best technology based tools to support curriculum
• Contribute to designing grade appropriate lessons on computer science that include the use of multiple coding resources such as blockly, Scratch and Bee Bots
• Design lessons on internet literacy for students
• Collaborate with projects across the school with specialists, including librarians and ethics
• Design, organize and facilitate professional development for teachers on internet literacy, teaching practices and S.T.E.M. education
• Design and facilitate “Tinker Lab”, an opportunity for students to explore various creative, STEM related skills such as design, soft circuits, stop motion animation and coding.

Consultant, Professional Development, New Jersey Education Association (July 2012-August 2014)

• Provided and delivered meaningful professional development for members that range from technology to classroom practice
• Participated in various NJEA events by leading workshops focused on current issues and education technology training
• Analyzed and revised current professional development presentations for relevancy to learning needs of members

Teacher 4-6 Science, Social Studies, Technology Integration (August 2005-June 2014)

• Facilitated district wide technology plans and initiatives using Design Thinking to reach district goals
• Co-authored and awarded grant for class set of  iPads for K-6 students
• Worked with K-6 grade levels to integrate iPads into classroom use
• Led professional development for staff for the following: RealTime Student Management System, SMART board, Google Drive, Personal website development
• Co-authored and established a wiki-space for teacher use for Web 2.0 resources and iPad applications available to teachers and students
• Co-authored curriculum for 4th grade social studies, 5th grade science and social studies and 6th grade science
• Led after-school club for Girls in Science
• Provided differentiated learning experiences for fourth to sixth graders in the areas of science and social studies that include problem solving, technology integration and meet the Content Progress Indicators for the state of New Jersey

Certifications & Memberships

Permanent Certification, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, Sept. 2006

Certification, Elementary Education, State of Pennsylvania, Feb. 2010

Highly Qualified Teacher, Science & Social Studies

Member, New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Sept.2014-present

Member, New Jersey Education Association, Aug. 2005-Aug. 2014

Member, National Science Teachers Association, Sep. 2009-Aug.2014

Member, International Society for Technology in Education, Dec.2009

Member, New Jersey Council for Social Studies, Aug. 2012-Aug.2014

Outstanding Professional Development Experiences

Co-Organizer, Maker Space, NJEA Conference, November 2015

Co-led a team of ten plus teachers across the state of New Jersey to develop and provide the first Maker Space for a 50,000 attendee conference. Maker Space included 3D printing, Cardboard Design challenge and soft circuits. The space will continue for the 2016 conference.

Co-Presenter, At the Roots of STEM, NJEA Conference,  November 2015

Designed and delivered a workshop focused on the philosophies and pedagogy at the roots of STEM education for New Jersey K-12 educators.

Attendee, Tisch School Maker EdCamp, July 2015

NYC, NY

Attend a two week camp for educators to develop skills in Maker Education. Personal project focus on soft circuits (sewing circuitry and design).

Contributor, Teach to Lead/EdCamp Foundation, July 2015

Washington, D.C.

Chosen to be a member of a collaborative team of five people to work with the president of the Edcamp Foundation in creating a short and long term plan of action.

New York Teachers Who Tech & Tinker, co-organizer, Fall 2014-Fall 2015

NYC, NY

Co-hosted a professional learning community designated to connecting public and independent school teachers through collaboration by building together. Group met frequently at fab-labs and other spaces that promote Maker opportunities for educators.

Co-Author, Co-Facilitator: NJEA Summer Institute, Birds' Eye View of PBL, July 2014

Full day workshop for members focused on how to implement Project/Problem Based learning strategies in the classroom to increase differentiation and student engagement..

Tech Team: Techstock August 2013, 2014

Richard Stockton College, Stockton, New Jersey

Responsible for planning and presenting responsibilities for education technology conference for New Jersey teachers

Speaker: New Jersey Association of School Administrators, Techspo 2013 & 2014

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Author and Facilitate Sessions on the following topics Tools for Flipping the Faculty Meeting (2013), Tech Tool Box for Problem/Project Based Learning (2014)

Co-Organizer: EdCamp STEAM, July 2013, 2014

North Brunswick, NJ

Co-Organize an Ed-Camp focused on S.T.E.A.M. education. Responsibilities include planning, publicity and sponsorship of a day long unconference for educators.

Discussion Facilitator: Educon 2.6, 2014

Philadelphia, Pennyslvania

Building a prototype for a PBL based elementary school. A look at the norms, curriculum, and physical environment that is needed

Google Apps for Education Training, August 2013

Kean University, three day intensive training for GAFE certification

Phillip Mickelson Exxon-Mobil Science and Math Teachers’ Academy, July 2012 New Orleans, Louisiana  

Chosen as part of team to represent school at week of STEM training with National Science Teachers’ Association and National Council for Math Teachers

Google Geo-Teachers Institute, June 2012

Dublin, Ireland

One of fifty teachers chosen from a global pool of applicants to attend two day seminar focusing on Google Earth and Sketch-Up