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
Achievement: Created and implemented an alternative education program designed to meet the academic and social needs of the student which is learner-centered in that it is attentive to the students’ unique differences including learning styles, abilities, talents, development levels and emotional states of mind.
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
Achievement: Gained valuable experience and lifelong friendships through the promotion of community awareness and understanding through field trips and guest speakers
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
Achievement: Developed and implemented a senior English technical preparation class which included “The Senior Project”
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