ERIN V. POTTER318 Carriage Hill RoadNaperville, IL 60565

(630) 745-0693evpotter@eiu.edu

OBJECTIVE To obtain an elementary or special education teaching position; willing to sponsor extra-curricular activities.

EDUCATION Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Bachelor of Science in Education December 2014Major: Special Education and Elementary Education Concentration: English Certificate Type: 03/LBS1; 10/K-6Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0

College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Associate in Arts May 2011Overall GPA: 3.8/4.0

TEACHING John. L. Sipley Elementary School Woodridge, ILEXPERIENCE Student Teaching (LBS 1 & 6th Grade) Fall 2014

Developed and implemented accommodations for students in first grade Created and implemented modifications specified by Individualized Education Plans Collaborated with grade level teachers, teacher’s assistants, curriculum specialist, social

workers, school psychologists, and parents Designed and implemented collaborative, student-centered lesson plans in all 6th grade

subject areas Created a school-wide motivational display for reading

Charleston High School Charleston, IL Practicum (9th & 12th Grade) Fall 2013

Developed and implemented lessons in Emergent Literacy and Consumer Education Created and implemented a CBA, IEP, and transition plan for a target student Generated and established an behavior management plan to create an optimal learning

environment for all students Produced an interactive bulletin board focusing literacy

Carl Sandburg Elementary School Charleston, IL Practicum (1st Grade) Spring 2013

Created and delivered lessons in all subject areas within a full-inclusion classroom setting which aligned with Common Core Standards

Integrated technology in the classroom (i.e. SMARTBoard) to enhance learning objectives

Windsor Elementary School Windsor, ILPracticum (4th Grade) Spring 2013

Developed and implemented lessons in all subject areas within a general education classroom

Utilized Saxon Math curriculum

Humboldt and Charleston, IL School Districts Observations Spring 2012

Collected and recorded data on specific behaviors focusing on frequency, duration, and momentary time sampling, time and task, and the ABC method

PROFESSIONAL 2012 Undergraduate Research PresentationDEVELOPMENT 2013 Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Conference

Presenter: Pre-Service Teachers: Perceptions of Special Education Then and Now

EMPLOYMENT EIU New Student Programs Charleston, IL EXPERIENCE Senior PROWL Leader/Prowl Leader Fall 2012- Spring 2014

Led a team of seven PROWL leaders Aided in the transition of 300 new students and their families during move-in weekend

and throughout the fall semester. Served as a mentor and role model for new students

YMCA Mattoon, IL Site Supervisor August 2012-September 2013

Responsible for the safety and well-being of 30 children enrolled in the before and after school programs

Created and implemented age appropriate activities Supervised before and after school program staff

Walgreens Naperville, IL / Charleston, ILPhoto Specialist April 2009-Present

Process customer transactions Establish and maintain positive customer relationships by utilizing excellent customer

service skills Organize and display items for merchandise stands

SKILLS Technology: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, SMARTBoard

ORGANZIATONS Student Council for Exceptional Children member, Spring 2012-Present

AND ACTIVITIES • Vice-President Spring 2013Sigma Rho Epsilon Member, Spring 2013 – Present

Vice-President of Programming, Fall 2013Special Olympics volunteer Special Olympics Family Fun Festival volunteer