Donna DeRitter
Substitute Teacher at ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Kindermusik Educator
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Experience
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ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Dec 2021 - Present
Covered various assignments in a K-8 district including: lead teacher, nurse assistant, administrative support, and long-term one-to-one aide. • Effectively assessed needs and improvised plans quickly to achieve positive outcomes. • Maintained productive educational environments. • Built positive relationships with staff and students which enabled achievement of daily and long-term goals. Covered various assignments in a K-8 district including: lead teacher, nurse assistant, administrative support, and long-term one-to-one aide. • Effectively assessed needs and improvised plans quickly to achieve positive outcomes. • Maintained productive educational environments. • Built positive relationships with staff and students which enabled achievement of daily and long-term goals.
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WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF RIDGEWOOD N J
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Worship Leader
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Mar 2018 - Present
Vocalist, Instrumentalist, Speaker, and Creative Consultant • Consulted on re-design and re-launch of Contemporary Worship Service • Assist with recruitment and development of musicians • Speaker for Wellness Series • Featured Artist in West Side Gallery Vocalist, Instrumentalist, Speaker, and Creative Consultant • Consulted on re-design and re-launch of Contemporary Worship Service • Assist with recruitment and development of musicians • Speaker for Wellness Series • Featured Artist in West Side Gallery
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Universal Institute Inc
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Therapy, Universal Institute, 4.2018 – 3.2020
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Apr 2018 - Mar 2020
• Created curriculum for weekly music therapy-based classes. • Interacted with clients with various levels of needs. • Planned and performed weekly concerts for clients. • Created curriculum for weekly music therapy-based classes. • Interacted with clients with various levels of needs. • Planned and performed weekly concerts for clients.
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Bethlehem
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Creative Arts, Communication, and Guest Services
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
Responsibilities included oversight of all things creative including:* Weekly and special event services* Physical space design* Communications including signage, website, social media and print materials* Collaborations with Lead Pastor to craft sermon series and develop supporting creative elements, stage displays, print materials, etc.* Collaboration on strategic planning and other ministry design, direction and evaluation as part of the Ministry Leadership Team * Guest experiencesKey Achievements:* Developed and maintained weekly newsletter* Developed a new modern worship service * Created points of entry for students to be involved in Sunday services* Crafted new guest welcome events to help engage visitors* Designed new physical work environments for the Staff Leadership Team to foster collaboration* Began beautification project for exterior spaces and recruited volunteers to maintain and continue projects* Developed a social media presence to engage our church and community, including a new live stream of our Sunday morning services. * Began comprehensive project to improve interior and exterior signage Show less
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Coordinator of Family Worship and Creative Arts
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2016
This position was created with the goal of designing and implementing a cohesive creative vision, expressed distinctly across our contemporary, family, youth and special worship gatherings. As the Coordinator of Creative Arts, I also designed worship environments and elements that supported and enhanced our mission, central ministry focus, and specific teaching plans. Additionally, I oversaw the coordination of Special Worship Gatherings, working together with the Contemporary and Traditional Worship Coordinators in their preparation and execution; and oversaw the scheduling of vocalists, musicians and tech support for Contemporary, Family, Youth and Special worship gatherings. Show less
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Education
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Montclair State University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology/Music -
Parsippany Hills High School
College Prep -
Montclair State University
Music Teacher Education -
Parsippany Hills High School