Kevin Potts

7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Jane Addams Middle School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Wheaton, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • Mandarin (Chinese) Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Illinois Teaching License
    Illinois State Board of Education
    Jan, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TEFL)
    HESS International Educational Organization
    Aug, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Iowa Teaching License
    Drake University
    Jan, 2015
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Jane Addams Middle School
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • 7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      I have four 7th grade social studies classes as well as two 8th grade social studies classes. In addition to this, I teach basic literacy skills to a small group of 7th graders who read below grade level. After school hours, I host Homework Club in my classroom and I frequently work sporting events.

    • 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
      • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      Taught 4 classes of general education social studies, as well as two classes of honors social studies. Hosted Homework Club in my classroom and frequently worked school sporting events.

    • 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
      • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

      Taught six classes of 6th grade social studies. One semester was entirely remote learning, so we used Zoom to teach. The second semester required teaching to students in the classroom AND at home using Zoom at the same time.

  • Bo Ai Elementary School
    • 5th/6th Grade English Teacher
      • Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

      Taught English to 5th and 6th grade Taiwanese students. In addition to this, foreign teachers were responsible for teaching a fun English immersive experience to visiting elementary schools on field trips. Taught English to 5th and 6th grade Taiwanese students. In addition to this, foreign teachers were responsible for teaching a fun English immersive experience to visiting elementary schools on field trips.

  • Fusion Academy
    • India
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • High School Social Studies Teacher
      • Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

      Created and taught individualized lessons to students ranging from 6th-12th grades. Subjects included History, Geography, Economics. The classroom setting was one-on-one. The students enrolled at this accredited school had certain learning/behavior issues that made it difficult for them to learn in a public school setting. Created and taught individualized lessons to students ranging from 6th-12th grades. Subjects included History, Geography, Economics. The classroom setting was one-on-one. The students enrolled at this accredited school had certain learning/behavior issues that made it difficult for them to learn in a public school setting.

  • HESS International Educational Organization
    • Taiwan
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Second Language Teacher
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

      Taught English to Taiwanese students ranging from 6 to 17 years old. Also taught science and art classes. Created daily lesson plans, assessed speaking and writing skills, led field trips, and tutored. Taught English to Taiwanese students ranging from 6 to 17 years old. Also taught science and art classes. Created daily lesson plans, assessed speaking and writing skills, led field trips, and tutored.

  • Camp Manito-wish YMCA
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Camp Counselor
      • May 2013 - Jul 2015

      For three consecutive summers, I worked at Camp Manito-wish, a summer camp in the northwoods of Wisconsin. As a counselor, I was in charge of groups of ten kids at a time and would lead 4-day canoe trips. Designed and planned camp activities to be conducted for kids (6th and 7th graders). Implemented the daily schedule, directed and supervised kids in spontaneous/planned activities. For three consecutive summers, I worked at Camp Manito-wish, a summer camp in the northwoods of Wisconsin. As a counselor, I was in charge of groups of ten kids at a time and would lead 4-day canoe trips. Designed and planned camp activities to be conducted for kids (6th and 7th graders). Implemented the daily schedule, directed and supervised kids in spontaneous/planned activities.

Education

  • National Cheng Kung University
    Mandarin (Chinese), A
    2017 - 2017
  • Drake University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Education
    2011 - 2015
  • Drake University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, History
    2011 - 2015
  • Geneva Community High School
    High School Diploma, General
    2007 - 2011

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