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Danielle Pottenger

San Jose

Summary

Dynamic educator with 11 years at Cupertino Union School District and 1 year at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Specializing in differentiated instruction and collaborative learning. Successfully engaged students through creative lesson planning and interdisciplinary teaching. Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth and emotional well-being. Implemented effective assessment strategies to drive student success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

6 Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

Cupertino Union School District
08.2001 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies with language arts.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
  • Created an extremely positive classroom environment with open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Created hands on lesson plans to make content memorable to students.
  • Used technology to enhance student education.
  • Graded work and regularly discussed progress with students and parents.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities for social studies and language arts.
  • Mentored new teachers by helping with curriculum development and classroom management.
  • Planned grade level field trip that aligned with the social studies curriculum.
  • Attended monthly department, grade level, and school site council meetings.

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2001
  • Used a variety of assessment tools to regularly evaluate student progress.
  • Provided individualized attention while maintaining focus on the entire class.
  • Established and maintained positive rapport with students, parents, and staff.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Hosted a guest speaker to align with the language arts curriculum.
  • Set clear expectations on day one to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best teaching practices.
  • Used different literary genres to appeal to students and enhance reading skills.

Education

LSMS Credential, Supplementary Auth. English - Liberal Studies

California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
06-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Multiple Subjects

Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
06-1999

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative learning
  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Standardized testing
  • Interdisciplinary teaching- LA/SS
  • Activity planning
  • Social studies teaching
  • Positive learning environment

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

6 Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

Cupertino Union School District
08.2001 - 06.2013

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2001

LSMS Credential, Supplementary Auth. English - Liberal Studies

California State University Monterey Bay

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Multiple Subjects

Humboldt State University

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