Mary Potok

7 Cicada Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
marypotok@yahoo.com (717) 350-0082

TEACHING WORK EXPERIENCE

Mechanicsburg Area School District
Long Term Substitute Mechanicsburg Middle School Mechanicsburg, PA
January 2017 – June 2018
● English grades 6, 7, and 8
○ Plan and execute all lessons within Common Core standards
○ Team planning within Learning Focused Schools modality
○ Develop behavioral and socialization plans for students through team planning

Long Term Substitute Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Mechanicsburg, PA

October 2016 – January 2017
● Learning Support English Grades 9-12
○ Adapt and execute all lessons using 10th grade English curriculum as a guide
○ Regularly collaborate with special education staff
○ Differentiate lesson and assessments based on student need and ability

Short Term Substitute Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Mechanicsburg, PA

August 2016 – October 2016
● English grade 9 levels 1 and 2, Film Literacy elective course grades 11 and 12
○ Develop and execute all lessons using outlined curriculum provided by regular classroom teacher
○ Confer with parents and counselors regarding student progress
○ Collect and organize student data such as grades, classroom behavior, and attendance

Upper Darby High School

Homebound Tutor Upper Darby, PA
March 2016 – June 2016
● Plan and provide individualized, one on one English Language Arts instruction to 9th-12th grade students
● Ability to regularly provide student data to regular classroom teacher, counselor, and administration
● Ability to teach in a multicultural environment

Substitute Teacher Service Upper Darby, PA

Building Substitute Upper Darby High School
January 2016 – June 2016
● Ability to adapt to primary teacher’s lesson plans
● Ability to properly handle classroom management issues and foster a multicultural environment

Student Teaching: 12th Grade English Skills and Composition and 12th Grade Modern Literature
August 2015 – December 2015
● Responsible for implementing classroom expectations and establishing classroom environment from first day of
school until last day of placement
● Develop and execute all lessons and provide differentiated instruction to match students’ needs
● Confer with student counselors regarding education, growth, and concerns
● Provide individualized instruction to struggling students before, during, and after school day

EDUCATION
West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
Bachelor of Science in Education: English 3.48
● Graduate December 2015
● Teaching Certification English Language Arts 7-12
● Honors
○ Cum Laude
○ Dean’s List