Teena Moritz
Hershey
Summary
Dedicated Educational Professional with experience fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and families. Skilled in classroom management and multitasking. Expertise in literacy instruction, lesson planning, and assessments. Committed to supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
House Parent
Milton Hershey School
Hershey, PA
05.2014 - Current
- Fostered a supportive environment promoting emotional and social development among students.
- Coordinated family visits, updates, and special events to strengthen family connections and support student engagement.
- Participated in cross-functional collaboration with scholastic staff, home-life, and families to ensure student success.
Substitute Teacher
Memorial Hall, Milton Hershey School
Hershey, PA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Implemented classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Managed classroom environments to promote positive behavior and academic focus.
Remedial Teacher
PMSC AmeriCorps
Ebensburg, PA
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Developed individualized lesson plans to address diverse learning needs.
- Implemented targeted interventions to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Employed standardized and curriculum-based assessment tools to effectively monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
Pre-K Teacher
Little Starfish
Hollsopple, PA
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Designed curriculum and implemented engaging, age-appropriate, lesson plans tailored to enhance cognitive and motor skills development.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting social skills and emotional growth among students.
- Provided regular communication with parents through monthly newsletters and conferences.
Classroom Teacher
Horseheads Central School District
Horseheads, NY
10.1988 - 06.2010
- Designed and implemented differentiated lessons to enhance student learning and participation.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation tools and adapted the curriculum to meet evolving student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that integrated multiple subjects.
- Mentored student teachers in classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Engaged in summer professional development to maintain certification and expand instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Elmira College
Elmira, NYBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY, Geneseo
Geneseo, NYSkills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Literacy instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cooperative learning
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Memorial Hall, Milton Hershey School
03.2024 - 03.2025
House Parent
Milton Hershey School
05.2014 - Current
Remedial Teacher
PMSC AmeriCorps
08.2012 - 04.2014
Pre-K Teacher
Little Starfish
09.2010 - 05.2011
Classroom Teacher
Horseheads Central School District
10.1988 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Elmira College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY, Geneseo