Dorena Motta
Egg Harbor City,NJ
Summary
Compassionate individual with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and classroom management. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while creating a fun and safe learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute (Third Grade)
Stafford Township School District
Manahawkin, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices.
Long Term Substitute (Preschool)
Stafford Township School District
Manahawkin, NJ
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Galloway Township Public School District
Galloway, NJ
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Nanny
Personal Employer
Lower Bank, NJ
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Nanny
Personal Employer
Mays Landing, NJ
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Restaurant Waitress
Boulevard Clams
Surf City, NJ
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Daycare Worker
Happy Days
Manahawkin, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Education
Bachelor - Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Lesson Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Emotionally Supportive
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Dean's & President's List
- Lettered in track
- Inducted into World Language Honors Society
Certification
New York State
- Early Childhood Education- Initial Certification
- Childhood Education- Initial Certification
New Jersey
- Instructional Certification- Preschool through Grade 3 (CEAS)
- Instructional Certification- Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (CEAS)
CPR / AED / First- Aid Certified
Workshops
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
- Safe Schools Against Violence in Education
- Dignity for All Students Act
Hobbies
Ran cross country, winter, and spring track from 2013 to 2020.
Volunteer at Kimmy's Safe Haven Animal Rescue.
Timeline
Long Term Substitute (Third Grade)
Stafford Township School District
01.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute (Preschool)
Stafford Township School District
09.2023 - 01.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Galloway Township Public School District
03.2023 - 06.2023
Nanny
Personal Employer
06.2022 - 04.2023
Nanny
Personal Employer
06.2020 - 08.2020
Restaurant Waitress
Boulevard Clams
07.2018 - 08.2020
Daycare Worker
Happy Days
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor - Education
SUNY Cortland
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School