Bio

My name is Tiffany Shamy and I have been teaching for the past 19 years.  I graduated from Kean University with my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's Degree in Educational Administration. 

My Certifications:

Standard Certificate - Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3

Standard Certificate - Elementary School Teacher K-8

Supervisor's Certification

Philosophy Statement 

“Tell me and I forget.

Show me and I will remember.

Make me do it and I learn.”

I believe that my purpose in life is to enlighten and enrich children’s lives.  I teach fundamental concepts, encourage critical thinking, and help my students achieve life-long learning skills.  My students are my top priority.  They are able to clearly see the high expectations I have for them.

I believe that children should be active participants in the learning process.  Children learn best by doing.  This can be done by encouraging discovery with hands-on materials.  I feel through my own knowledge, guidance, and understanding I can help shape a child so he/she will be able to succeed throughout life and not just the short time he/she is in my classroom.

Most importantly, I am aware that every child has his/her own talents and I am responsible for seeing that all their talents are recognized.  I look forward to striving to be the best possible teacher I can be!  It is definitely a challenge but the rewards are well worth it!  

As a teacher I…

• Teach my students the skills they need to be successful in school and life.
• Encourage active learning through real experiences, discoveries, and play!
• Create a curriculum that introduces meaningful and fun projects to draw on children’s natural curiosities and interests.
• Have a strong appreciation of differences - gender, cultural, physical, religious, racial, and mental abilities.
• Encourage children to play independently as well as with others.
• Help develop children’s confidence and self-awareness.
• Encourage parental involvement. (This is crucial in a child’s life!)
• Provide a safe classroom where children can feel secure and share their ideas and solutions.