Kevin Potts

1595 Fairway Circle, Geneva, Illinois 60134

Phone: 630-945-4104 / Email: kevin.potts@drake.edu

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Education, Bachelor of Arts in History

Endorsements: American History (5-12), World History (5-12), American Government (5-12)

Student Teaching Experience

Middle School U.S. History Student Teacher

January-May 2015

Stilwell Junior High School, West Des Moines, Iowa

Plan and present lessons pertaining to American history, including components of government, geography, and
economics.
Utilize critical thinking activities to help students understand course materials
Grade student assessments based on Common Core standards.

Practicum Experience
Stilwell Junior High School West Des Moines, Iowa

Spring 2013

Interacted with students within a small group setting

Facilitated classroom instruction

Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa

Fall 2013

Managed classroom behavior and misbehavior

Valley High School West Des Moines, Iowa

Fall 2014

Supported student learning by leading small collaborative groups

Taught a full 90-minute lesson

Related Work Experience

Tennis Instructor: Pepper Valley Pool, Geneva, Illinois

Worked one on one with kids (ages 5-11) to improve their work ethic and self-motivation skills.

Volunteer: After School Arts Program, Des Moines, Iowa

Fall and Spring 2013/14

Facilitated small group work and activities for kids between 3rd and 6th grade.

Counselor: Camp Manito-wish YMCA, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

Summer 2009

Summer 2013/2014

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

Skills and Certifications

Red Cross First Aid and CPR