Diana L. Potts, MS, MAT        

Talk:pottsedtech@gmail.com      

Tweet: @pottsedtech                                                  

Think: http://www.pottsedtech.blogger.com

Highly qualified in science and social studies; M.S. in Instructional Technology experienced educator seeks work environment that is forward-thinking and progressive. Proficient with Windows, and Mac based Operating Systems, social media, website development, Google applications and iPad integration. 

Education

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


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

Provide and deliver meaningful professional development for members that range from technology to classroom practice
Analyze current professional development presentations to make them as current and relevant as possible for members

Teacher 4-6 Science & Social Studies, Technology integration (August 2005-current)

Co-author awarded grant for class set of  iPads for K-6 students

Work with K-6 grade levels to integrate iPads into classroom use

Lead 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-author curriculum for 4th grade social studies, 5th grade science and social studies and 6th grade science 

Provide 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 (NJ)
Highly Qualified Teacher, Social Studies (NJ)
Member, New Jersey Education Association, Aug. 2005 
Member, National Science Teachers Association, Sep. 2009 
Member, International Society for Technology in Education, Dec.2009 

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

Outstanding Professional Development Experiences

Google Geo-Teachers Institute, June 2012, Dublin, Ireland

One of fifty chosen from global applicants to attend two day seminar focusing on Google Earth and Google Sketch-up.

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