Dana Duvall
Pine
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic educator and youth athletics coach. Coach with a passion for mentoring student-athletes, building team spirit, and promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and safety. Experienced in developing practice plans, teaching cheer and stunt techniques, organizing team activities, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for athletes to grow both on and off the field. Former high school varsity football and competition cheerleader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Assistant Specialist
Grow NJ Kids, State of NJ
Hammonton, NJ
06.2018 - Current
The Technical Assistance Specialist provides direct services to the child care programs in Southern New Jersey (Region 3). The goal of these services is to improve the quality of child care that is available in the community utilizing the statewide Grow NJ Kids Quality Rating and Improvement System.
- Coaching and mentoring Early Childhood Educators and providers through research based methods and the standards outlined by the state of NJ
- Provide Technical Assistance to build the capacity of leadership in ECE programs enrolled in GNJK
- Promote culturally responsive care to all children and families through coaching and modeling to ECE professionals.
Teacher, Grade Pre K, 1, 3
St. Peter School Merchantville
Merchantville, NJ
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and active participation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Writing Arts/Communication
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2008
Skills
- Coach and mentor student-athletes in cheer, dance, jumps, motions, tumbling, and stunting techniques
- Develop and lead structured practices focused on skill development, teamwork, and conditioning
- Promote a positive team culture emphasizing respect, discipline, and sportsmanship
- Coordinate game-day performances, pep rallies, competitions, and team events
- Ensure athlete safety by enforcing proper warm-ups, stunt progression, and safety guidelines
- Communicate effectively with parents, school staff, and athletic administration
- Assist athletes in building confidence, leadership skills, and school spirit
Certification
- First Aide and CPR, American Heart Association
Timeline
Senior Technical Assistant Specialist
Grow NJ Kids, State of NJ
06.2018 - Current
Teacher, Grade Pre K, 1, 3
St. Peter School Merchantville
07.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Writing Arts/Communication
Rowan University