Lisa M. Potter
Objective / To make a positive contribution to the community byutilizing my work experiences and educational background.
Experience / Responsibilities and Key Achievements
Lafayette School Corporation
AIM Alternative School Program
Lafayette, IN
Position: Director/ Lead Teacher
Fall 2002 - Present /
- Created and conducted new student orientations
- Developed independent learning plans for each student
- Maintained database of students’ discipline, attendance, and academic progress
- Ensured the enrichment of students’ social and life skills
- Promoted student-community involvement and partnership
- Developed, implemented, and maintained secondary education core curriculum following the state’s standards for each subject
- Implemented and administered curriculum software, PLATO
- Developed and implemented a student service-learning project
- Developed and implemented a student work study program following the state’s guidelines and requirements
- Maintained a professional oversight of the daily operations and handled administrative duties as needed
- Supervised a support staff of 2-3
Lafayette Adult Resource Academy
Lafayette, IN
Position: Civics Teacher
January 2009 - Spring 2012 /
- Taught English as a second language learners in government procedures, workplace systems, banking and healthcare Coordinates employer and school partners for the purpose of meeting work education objectives
- Provided a classroom atmosphere and lessons plans that allowed both English literacy instruction and civics education.
- Conducted conversation class to enhance English speaking skills
- Taught basic English writing skills
Lafayette School Corporation
Jefferson High School
Lafayette, IN
Position: English/alternative school teacher
January 1995 - Spring 2002 /
- Developed lesson plans and taught all levels of English including senior composition and Graduation Qualifying Exam remediation while following the school and state guidelines
- Taught SAT preparation course
- Maintained classroom management and discipline
- Maintained and recorded academic progress
- Mentored Purdue University English Education students
- Supervised Purdue University on-track counseling students
Education / Purdue University (Summer 2012 – Dec 2013)
M.S ED in Learning, Design, & Technology program, GPA 4.0/4.0
Digital Portfolio at
Purdue University (1996 – Dec 2002 )
M.S. Educational Administration, GPA 4.0/4.0
Ball State University
B.S. English Education
Computer Technology Endorsement