Amanda Mayo
Manahawkin,NJ
Summary
Certified New Jersey elementary educator with experience in preschool through upper elementary settings. Skilled in differentiated instruction, classroom management, small-group intervention, and family engagement. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that support both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/ Substitute Teacher
Eagleswood Elementary School
Eagleswood, NJ
01.2026 - Current
- Implement positive and proactive behavior strategies and structured transitions to maintain calm, productive learning environment
- Provide targeted small-group and one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics to support student growth and reinforce grade-level standards
- Built relationship and community by volunteering for local charity events, attending school functions, and running a station at the family STEAM night
- Support students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs through differentiated instruction, accomodations, and positive behavior supports
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
Manahawkin, NJ
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Planned and delivered engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons in literacy, math, science, and SEL lessons that increased student participation and supported diverse learning needs.
- Built strong partnerships with families through regular communication, fostering student engagement, and academic growth.
- Monitored student progress and adapted instruction to meet individual learning needs
Front Desk Manager and Hotel Experience Champion
Holiday Inn: Manahawkin/ LBI
Manahawkin, NJ
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervise front desk operations in a 116-room hotel
- Train and mentor new employees
- Resolve guest concerns using strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Manage inventory, ordering, operational procedures
- Maintain high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Toms River Nursery School
Toms River, NJ
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Communicated with parents and caregivers throughout the week with personal anecdotes and updates, social posts, daily pictures, weekly highlights, and monthly newsletters.
- Organized and facilitated family engagement nights including a family STEAM night and family literacy night.
- Created hands-on learning experience using music, movement, manipulatives, and play-based instruction.
- Maintained a structured, nurturing classroom environment that promoted independence and school readiness.
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Ocean Community Church
Manahawkin, NJ
05.2014 - 08.2023
- Created and implemented programs for the community, children, and families including: Vacation Bible School, drug prevention and education program, summer camp, family nights, and parents education classes.
- Taught weekly religious education classes to children from nursery through high school, as well as special needs adults. I differentiated instruction to accommodate disabilities, ages, abilities, prior knowledge, interests, and learning styles.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers for our programs.
- Evaluated, chose, and developed religious education curriculum.
- Directed children’s special service programs including: plays, songs, and presentations
Preschool Teacher, Maternity leave
Somers Point School District
Somers Point, NJ
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed age appropriate lesson plans utilizing manipulatives, music, and kinesthetics while following district curriculum and standards
- Nurtured academic, social, and emotional needs of preschool children
- Implemented effective classroom management systems
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate all learners
- Collaborated with district staff to problem solve for students
Substitute teacher
Stafford Township School District
Manahawkin, NJ
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Enforced classroom rules and procedures in the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Followed and implemented lesson plans, while keeping students engaged.
- Reported class progress and notable occurrences to the teacher
- Engaged students in classroom activities and built rapport
4th Grade Professional Internship
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Toms River, NJ
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Taught math unit resulting in 85% average class success in multiplication unit.
- Used assessment to inform and facilitate small group instruction
- Created engaging and interactive Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science lessons and projects based on state standards.
1st Grade Professional Internship
Silver Bay Elementary School
Toms River, NJ
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards independently and in collaboration with cooperating teacher for all subjects.
- Created effective classroom management plans based on established best practices.
- Conducted whole group instruction and facilitated small group pullout sessions.
- Participated in observations of various grades and diverse teaching styles.
Education
B.A. - Elementary Education, Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ08-2016
Skills
- Applying differentiated instruction strategies
- Guided Reading
- Standards-Based Instruction
- Targeted small group instruction
- Classroom technology integration
- Family communication
- Learning disabilities support
- Flexibility
Certification
- New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6, New Jersey Department of Education- 09/2016
Timeline
Paraprofessional/ Substitute Teacher
Eagleswood Elementary School
01.2026 - Current
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2025 - 01.2026
Front Desk Manager and Hotel Experience Champion
Holiday Inn: Manahawkin/ LBI
08.2023 - 09.2025
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Toms River Nursery School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher, Maternity leave
Somers Point School District
09.2019 - 11.2019
Substitute teacher
Stafford Township School District
03.2018 - 06.2018
4th Grade Professional Internship
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
03.2016 - 06.2016
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Ocean Community Church
05.2014 - 08.2023
1st Grade Professional Internship
Silver Bay Elementary School
09.2012 - 12.2012
B.A. - Elementary Education, Psychology
Kean University