John M.

Potosnak
http://jpotosnak.weebly.com

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, OH Graduated: May 2019

Master of Music in Music Education (GPA 3.97)

Boise State University, Boise, ID Graduated: May 2015

Master of Educational Technology (GPA 4.0)
Graduate Certificate in School Technology Coordination

West Chester University, West Chester, PA Graduated: May 2010

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - magna cum laude (GPA 3.71)
NJ Certified K-12 in General, Instrumental, and Vocal music - Major Instrument: Piano

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Middle School Music Teacher – Sussex-Wantage Regional School District, NJ April 2015 - Present
▪ Teach general music classes for grades 6-8 with a focus on music technology utilizing GarageBand, iMacs,
iPads, iRig pads, and online resources.
▪ Provide group instruction in guitar, piano, and ukulele.
▪ Direct two middle school choral ensembles consisting of 100 students.
▪ Plan and organize choir performances at field trips and community events.
▪ Create engaging music lessons in a 1 to 1 Chromebook learning environment.
▪ Member of cross-curricular Professional Learning Community.
▪ Developed and implemented a new middle school general music curriculum.
▪ Led staff professional development workshops on Pear Deck, Google Sites, Google Apps, and Real Time.

Elementary Music Teacher – Sussex-Wantage Regional School District, NJ September 2010 - April 2015
▪ Teach K-5 general music classes between two schools.
▪ Integrate technology into the music classroom using iPads, Smart Board, and online resources.
▪ Direct three choral ensembles ranging in size from 25-120 students.
▪ Direct annual 4th grade holiday musical, 2nd grade spring musical, and seasonal choral concerts.
▪ Infuse the music methodologies of Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze.
▪ Teach adaptive music classes for students with special needs.
▪ Provide piano and guitar accompaniment for the choral ensembles concerts and classroom instruction.
▪ Facilitated staff professional development workshops on Teachscape, iPads, and Google.
▪ December 2012 - Staff Member of the Month

Private Music Instructor of Piano, Drums and Guitar 2008 - Present

▪ Provide private lessons for piano, drums and guitar to students of all ages.
▪ Discuss goals and the progress of each student with parents or guardians.

Leave Replacement Music Teacher – South Brunswick School District, NJ May - June 2010
▪ Direct 3rd, 4th & 5th grade chorus and teach general music classes for grades 2-5.