Hannah Potts
Omaha
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in fostering student growth and academic achievement. Expertise in developing family partnerships, managing classroom dynamics, and supporting individual learning needs. A collaborative team member focused on adaptability and delivering results. Skilled in communication, data collection, and student assessment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher- 3rd Grade
Fairview Elementary, Bellevue Public Schools
Bellevue, NE
08.2024 - Current
- Executed curriculum strategies across diverse subjects to support differentiated learning experiences for students.
- Facilitated ongoing dialogue with families to collaboratively identify and address students' behavioral and learning challenges.
- Partnered with grade level teachers to design and implement weekly instructional plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs in accordance IDEA
- Collected academic and behavioral student data
- Assessed academic and behavioral data to create learning goals for students
Clinical Practice: Student Teacher – Grade 3
Fairview Elementary, Bellevue Public Schools
Bellevue, NE
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Designed and implemented lessons for whole class and small group activities
- Utilized technology to support learning using SeeSaw and Nearpod
- Contributed to staff meetings by discussing team objectives and strategies
- Supported development days by sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues
- Participated in discussions to enhance team performance and engagement.
Barista
The Banh Mi Shop
Bellevue, NE
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Trained new team members on barista tasks
- Prepared drinks according to the customer’s order
- Performed daily cleaning and closing tasks, and assist fellow team members where possible
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest Country Estates
6021 Grand Lodge Ave, Papillion NE, 68133
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe care environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2024
Skills
- Parent and caregiver communication
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Student development
- Inclusive teaching
- Academic record keeping
Timeline
Classroom Teacher- 3rd Grade
Fairview Elementary, Bellevue Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Practice: Student Teacher – Grade 3
Fairview Elementary, Bellevue Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Barista
The Banh Mi Shop
04.2021 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest Country Estates
10.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Service Learning Experience
Collaboration with Omaha Fire Department (OFD), TED 3350: Teaching and Assessing Reading in Elementary Schools, 2023-03
- Collaborated in a small group to create a four lesson unit targeting 1st grade reading standards with fire safety as the topic of each lesson
- Collaborated with my group to create a unit overview and teacher’s guide
- Presented unit plan to the OFD to be used for teachers to incorporate fire safety into their curriculum
Practicum Experience
Prairie Queen Elementary, Papillion-LaVista Public Schools– Papillion, NE - Kindergarten Fall 2023
- Prepared and presented whole group reading and language arts lessons; assisted teacher with classroom management
- Completed 83 hours of field experience
- Utilized technology in the classroom with an online letter-board for instruction on decoding CVC words
- Worked with small groups of students to develop literacy skills through orthographic mapping
Peter Sarpy Elementary, Bellevue Public Schools– Bellevue, NE - Pre-K Fall 2023
- Prepared and presented small group lessons in the areas of art, math, and science
- Completed 46 hours of field experience
- Attended professional learning days
- Assisted students in a special education classroom; assisted teacher with classroom management
Ashland Park-Robbins, Omaha Public Schools - Omaha, NE - Grade 5 Spring 2023
- Created and led whole group and small group lessons in the subjects of math and science
- Completed 58 hours of field experience
- Assisted individuals, small groups, and whole class with daily work and projects
- Assessed and analyzed students mathematical skills to create a plan for further instruction
Gateway Elementary, Omaha Public Schools - Omaha, NE - Pre-K Fall 2022
- Created and taught small group math lessons
- Completed 30 hours of field experience
- Assisted 1-2 designated students on class field trips
- Worked with students in a special education inclusive environment
Howard Kennedy Elementary, Omaha Public Schools – Omaha, NE - Grades 1 and 2 Spring 2022
- Observed students in general classroom instruction as well as during reading intervention in the literacy lab
- Completed 69 hours of field experience
- Assisted individuals and small groups with daily work