Gina Ciotti
NJ
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills. Committed to creating engaging, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences that support the academic and social growth of all students. Skilled in fostering a positive classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged, and motivated to succeed. Builds strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, and colleagues while using effective, data-informed instructional strategies to promote continuous student growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade General Education Teacher
Old Bridge Township Public School District
Old Bridge, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by managing student behavior effectively.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student achievements and areas for improvement, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Collaborated with grade-level team, special education staff, administration, and interventionists to support student success
Substitute Teacher
Ocean Township Public School District
Ocean Township, NJ
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered lesson plans across multiple grade levels and subjects while maintaining classroom structure and continuity of instruction
- Managed classroom behavior and supported student learning in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring a positive and productive environment
Cheerleading Instructor/Camp Counselor
Universal Cheerleading Association
United States
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught cheerleading skills to children ages 5-18 across the country
- Collaborated with staff and coaches to create routines and improve athletes abilities and knowledge in cheerleading
Full-Time Student Teaching
Ocean Township Elementary School
Ocean Township, NJ
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Led whole class and small group instruction
- Planned and delivered standards-aligned lessons in collaboration with mentor teacher, incorporating differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Attended all professional development days, grade-level meetings, parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings
- Managed classroom routines and fostered a positive learning environment
Preschool Teacher
Guilford Center for Children
Guilford, CT
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Aided in a preschool classroom while collaborating with other teachers and leading lessons.
Education
Master's Degree - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Classroom facilitation
- Patience
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
Leadership and Awards
- 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Nominee
- 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year Nominee
- Monmouth University Cheerleading Captain
- Monmouth University Dean's List
Timeline
Third Grade General Education Teacher
Old Bridge Township Public School District
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Ocean Township Public School District
05.2024 - 06.2024
Full-Time Student Teaching
Ocean Township Elementary School
09.2023 - 04.2024
Cheerleading Instructor/Camp Counselor
Universal Cheerleading Association
06.2022 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher
Guilford Center for Children
06.2021 - 09.2021
Master's Degree - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Monmouth University