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jessica potts

@jessicapotts

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Substitute teacher and sales professional focused on classroom success, communication, and international experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can support students’ day-to-day learning, adapt quickly in real time, and contribute to a cohesive community—bringing my classroom experience, intercultural communication, and strong organization to meaningful work.

I’m a Substitute Teacher currently managing classrooms of up to 30 K-12 students, ensuring smooth delivery of pre-prepared lessons across various subjects. I quickly adapt to different teaching styles and school requirements, building a supportive, cohesive environment for students and staff.

Before teaching, I gained experience through an internship at AMERICAN CORNER BUDAPEST as an “Acted as a liaison between the U.S. Embassy and local high school students.” I facilitated group meetings and developed team building activities while communicating effectively across cultures and political beliefs and values.

I also worked as a Sales Associate at TORRID, engaging customers to determine needs and collaborating with fellow team members to achieve group targets. Across roles, I bring strong organization, critical thinking, multitasking, and a practical approach to intercultural communication and relationships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Substitute Teacher

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ESS (Bay County, MI)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managed classrooms of up to 30 K-12 students by delivering pre-prepared lessons across multiple subjects. Adapted quickly to different school requirements and built rapport with students and staff to support a cohesive educational environment.

Classroom Management K 12 Instruction Student Engagement Communication Time Management

American Corner Intern

American Corner Budapest

Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)

Served as a liaison between the U.S. Embassy and local high school students. Facilitated group meetings and developed team-building activities while communicating effectively across cultures and differing perspectives.

Intercultural Communication Liaison Stakeholder Engagement Meeting facilitation Team Building Communication Skills

Sales Associate

Torrid

Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)

Assisted customers by engaging in friendly, professional dialogue to determine their needs. Collaborated with the sales team to support group targets and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.

Customer Service Collaboration With Sales And R&D Relationship Building Professional communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts, Finance

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Study abroad in Amsterdam (Summer 2022) on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sexual Politics; Corvinus University of Budapest (Spring 2023).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance at Michigan State University (2020–June 2024), with Dean's List recognition and study abroad coursework.

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts, Women's and Gender Studies

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Study abroad in Amsterdam (Summer 2022) on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sexual Politics; Corvinus University of Budapest (Spring 2023).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies at Michigan State University (2020–June 2024), with Dean's List recognition and study abroad coursework.