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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Instructional delivery

Interpersonal relationships

Facilitation and inspiration

Natural leadership

Experienced technologist

Presentation design/delivery

EDUCATION Masters of Education Brock University, St Catharines

2010 - 2014

* Specialization in research route of the Teaching, Learning, and Development stream. Convocation June 2014. * Enhancing Student Learning: Study of a Motivational Resource for Educators: http://bit.ly/1nmR9CU

Bachelor of Education Brock University, St Catharines

2009 - 2010

* Completed Teacher Education program with a focus on the Primary-Junior level. * Facilitated peer’s completion of tasks as the classroom technology leader and assisted the instructor with the dissemination, collection, and assessment of course material.

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with Distinction Brock University, St Catharines

2007 - 2009

* Developed a rich and comprehensive knowledge base with a program selection focused on Canadian studies and social sciences.

Electronic Engineering: Information Networks

2000-2002

Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough * Established a broad range of technical skills through the study of theoretical knowledge applied in hands-on lab exercises.

SELECTED VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Brock University Lagniappe Workshop Volunteer Assistance

2013 - 2014

Classroom Technology Leader – Teacher Education Program

2009 - 2010

Member - Student Liaison Committee, Brock Teacher Education Program

2009 - 2010

Big Brother & In-school Mentor - Big Brothers Big Sisters St Catharines

2007 - 2010

Mentor & Tutor - Holy Cross Secondary School

2007 - 2009

After-School Homework Club (P3) Facilitator - Holy Cross Secondary School

2007 - 2009

Committee Member - Big Brothers Big Sisters St Catharines Beach Bash Event

2007 - 2008

Committee Member - Big Brothers Big Sisters St Catharines Bowl for Kids Sake

2006 - 2008

Student Ambassador & Tour Guide - Sir Sandford Fleming College

2002 - 2003

Assistant Coach - Catholic Youth Organization Junior Hockey League

1993 - 2000

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AWARDS 2014 SITE Outstanding Poster Award: Award for best poster presentation, The TPACK Teacher Game: Gamifying Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK), selected as the best poster at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2014 Annual Conference.

Deans' Honours List, Brock University

2008-2009 2007-2008

WORK EXPERIENCE Brock University, Instructor: Teacher Education Program (EDUC8Y24/EDUC8Y34) 2011 - present * Providing instruction and modeling to teacher candidates, shaping their technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge and skills so that they can successfully implement technology in their classrooms.

Brock University, Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Ad-hoc assistance 2010 - present * Assisting with all facets of event management, including Eventbrite set-up and management, liaising with students and workshop presenters, organizing volunteers and printing certificates, flyers, and workshop materials. Spearheading the Teachers Helping Teachers 2014 Professional Development Workshop. * Providing guidance and instruction to increase the professionalism of first and second year education students’ academic practices and contribute to their emerging teaching philosophies. * Performing research and contributing to publications for journals and conferences.

Audiowave DJ Service, Co-Founder/Lead Disc Jockey (part time) 2008 - present * Motivating clients and their guests to reach unparalleled levels of energy and enthusiasm on the dance floor in celebration of their event.

Results Continuum, Facilitator (part time) 2007 - 2009 * Assisted administering the Personality Dimensions® self-assessment tool to identify client skills and strengths and offers insights into how to implement those abilities in team work. * Facilitated group activities to develop client’s understanding of team work amongst professional colleagues.

Big Brothers Big Sisters St Catharines-Thorold & District, Special Events Assistant Summer 2009 * Liaised with local community and business leaders to plan, organize, and execute highly successful fundraising events.

AVW Telav, Audiovisual Solutions, Technician 2007 * Designed, set-up, and operated dynamic multimedia and other technological solutions in educational and corporate settings to enhance client presentations.

RMC International Inc, Technician 2005 – 2007 * Diagnosed, repaired, and tested a broad range of electronic devices including laser, inkjet, and dot matrix printers.

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WORK EXPERIENCE (continued) Staples Business Depot, St Catharines, Technology & Business Machines Consultant 2003 – 2005 * Selected electronic components to build computer, network, small office, classroom, and seminar technology solutions. * Provided positive and professional team leadership while supporting and cultivating the selling culture in order to optimize customer satisfaction and secure company assets.

Masters Research Project Potts, David. (2014). Enhancing Student Learning: Study of a Motivational Resource for Educators. Brock University Digital Repository: Education MRP. http://hdl.handle.net/10464/5357

Refereed Paper/Poster Presentations Figg, C., Jaipal Jamani, K. & Ciampa, K., with Potts, D., Da Silva Piques, S., & Clancy, B. (March 2014). The TPACK Teacher Game: Gamifying Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK). Poster presented at the International conference of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference , Jacksonville, Florida.

Winters, K., Figg, C., Vratulis, V., & Potts, D. (November 2013). This Isn't Your Mom's Language Arts Class! Reinventing Authorship and Literature for the Net Generation. Paper presented at National Council of Teachers of English

(NCTE), Boston, MA.

Chapters Submitted for Publications Winters, K., Figg, C., Lenters, K., & Potts, D. (submitted 2014). Performing Picturebooks As Co-authorship: Audiences Critically and Semiotically Interact With Professional Authors During Author Visits. Book chapter in edited book,

Visual & Verbal Texts, by editors, Nodelman, P., Hamer, N., Reimer, M. (Unsure of publisher at this time.)

Refereed Paper Presentations Accepted for Publication Figg, C., Jaipal Jamani, K., Ciampa, K., & Potts, D. (2014) Using Gamification to Build Teacher Knowledge about Teaching with Technology Knowledge (TPACK). Paper accepted for presentation at CSSE, St. Catharines, ON.

Contributions to Seminars/Colloquia Winters, K., Figg, C., Potts, D., & Lenters, K. (2014). Co-authoring picturebooks: How young audiences semiotically and critically interact with professional authors during Author Visits. Poster presented at Brock Research Celebration, St. Catharines, ON.

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References for David Anthony Potts * 52 Woodelm Drive * St Catharines, ON L2M 4N3 * 905-938-2683 * Twitter: @MrDPotts * ________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ___ ________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ___ ________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ___ ________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ___ ________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ __

Employment Reference Dr. Candace Figg Associate Professor (PhD) Brock University 905-688-5550 x5347 candace.figg@brocku.ca

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Employment Reference Dorothy Buchanan Partnership Coordinator (MSc, OCT) Brock University 905-688-5550 x5312 dbuchanan@brocku.ca

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In-School Reference Joe Biamonte Principal St Denis Catholic School 905-682-4156 joseph.biamonte@ncdsb.com