MARY POTOCNY-KRIDER

http://marypotocnykrider.weebly.com| (210) 267-7220 | marykrider@me.com

OBJECTIVE

INNOVATIVE, MOTIVATED, ENERGETIC, AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED 21​st​ CENTURY TEACHER

seeking subject matter expert (SME) position. Goal-oriented individual with very strong
leadership and communication skills. Known for effectively implementing student-led
learning, technology, and music in the elementary classroom on a daily basis. Talent for
designing authentic technology-based curriculum that promotes 21​st​ century learning,
collaboration, engagement, communication, and higher-order thinking. Assists grade level
and campus staff with creating and implementing technology lessons that complement
the curriculum. Devoted life-long learner with an insatiable appetite to gain and apply
new knowledge.

EDUCATION

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY – Phoenix, AZ

Master of Education, ​Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages​, May 2013

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio, TX

Master of Arts in Education, ​Instructional Technology Concentration​, May 2012

WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY – Winona, MN

Bachelor of Science, ​Elementary Education​, December 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

GENERALIST
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SUPPLEMENTAL
Grades EC-4

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

3rd GRADE ELAR TEACHER

Raye McCoy Elementary School, Georgetown Independent School District
2017-present

3​rd​ GRADE ESL TEACHER

Public School 290 Juan Morel Campos, NYC Department of Education
2016-2017
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

3​rd​ GRADE ESL TEACHER

Dr. Martha Mead Elementary, Northside Independent School District
2014-2016

1​st​ GRADE ESL TEACHER

Dr. Martha Mead Elementary, Northside Independent School District
2009-2014

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Dr. Martha Mead Elementary, Northside Independent School District
2008-2009

1​st​ GRADE TEACHER

Dr. Martha Mead Elementary, Northside Independent School District
2007-2008

2​nd​ GRADE TEACHER

Dr. Martha Mead Elementary, Northside Independent School District
2006-2007

LEADERSHIP

STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR

2014-2016

FIRST GRADE TEAM LEADER

2013-2014

PTA TREASURER
2012-2014

CAMPUS GOOGLE FACILITATOR

2012-2013

PROJECT TUMAINI TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR/ESL TEACHER

2011-2012

CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE

2006-2013

ASSISTANT CHOIR DIRECTOR

2006-2012
AWARDS

SAN ANTONIO SPURS TEAM UP CHALLENGE GRANT RECIPIENT – 2014-2015

Mobile Library - $22,500

TEACHER OF THE YEAR – 2012-2013

Dr. Martha Mead Elementary

TECHNOLOGY EXPO PARTICIPANT – 2012-2016

Northside Independent School District

PRESENTATIONS

SWEET STORIES MOBILE LIBRARY – SEPTEMBER 2015

Librarian Resource Roundup, Education Service Center Region 20

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Integrates Google Classroom, SMART Board interactive technology, classroom response

systems, interactive whiteboards, videoconferencing, digital storytelling, social media,
iPads, BrainPOP, Kahoot!, ChatterPix, Plickers, Class Dojo, Puppet Pals, Skype, Tinkercad,
and 3D printing into everyday classroom instruction. Experienced user of Microsoft and
Apple platforms. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Keynote, Pages,
Kidspiration, Inspiration, iWeb, iMovie, Garageband, and Moviemaker. Experience setting
up and operating audio-visual equipment in an academic setting. Designed
distance-learning courses using Blackboard and Moodle.

REFERENCES

Miriam Crespo Brigitte Newell

Assistant Principal, Public School 290 Principal, Public School 290
(718) 647-1113 ext 2001 (718) 647-1113 ext 4001
MCrespo10@schools.nyc.gov BNewell@schools.nyc.gov

Dr. Willena George Juan Perez

SSP Intervenor, New York City DOE Principal, Linton Elementary
(516) 850-3351 (210) 473-5518
WGeorge@schools.nyc.gov Juan.Perez@nisd.net

Tamra Marbibi Tyra Storie

Assistant Principal, McCoy Elementary Principal, Raye McCoy Elementary
(512) 751-8515 (806) 543-9991
MarbibiT@georgetownisd.org StorieT@georgetownisd.org