NAME:
Jacquelynn M. Fishbein
SCHOOL:
Haworth Public School 205 Valley Road Haworth, NJ 07641
CLASS:
Middle School Math (2009-10) Hawk Hall Rm. 2
SCHOOL PHONE:
201-384-5526 ext. 153
Mrs. Fishbein resides in Park Ridge, New Jersey with her husband of
23 years and 4 children ranging in age from 14 to 21. She began her college
education at St. John's University in New York, and after moving to New Jersey
became a magna cum laude graduate of William Paterson University with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, specializing in Child Psychology. At
the same time, she received her N-8 Teaching Certification studying under Dr.
Anthony Coletta. She received her Masters of Education Degree in Literacy at
Long Island University, which also awarded her a Reading Specialist
Certificate in the state of New Jersey. In 2008, she received a post-masters
certification as a Math Education Specialist from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Mrs. Fishbein's list of honors includes Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society in
Education, Alpha Epsilon Alpha Honor Society in Language Arts, Kappa Delta
Pi Honor Society in Education,and Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology. She is
also a member of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey,
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, International Reading
Association, New Jersey Education Association and the National Education
Association.
Mrs. Fishbein's extensive experience includes working as a Preschool
Teacher in Wayne and Park Ridge, New Jersey. She was a substitute teacher in
Ho-Ho-Kus K-8 Public School with experience at every grade level. She then
became a student teacher in first, second, and third grades in Flushing, New
York, and Garfield, Fair Lawn, and Ho-Ho-Kus. Most recently, she taught fourth
grade for 7 years at Haworth Public School, and is now teaching grades 6, 7,
and 8 in their Middle School.
Mrs. Fishbein is an avid long distance runner and a NYC Marathon
Finisher. Don't forget to wave if you see her running by as you may see her
training for a local race.
I have found teaching has made me a better parent and parenting has
made me a better teacher. My children are my biggest accomplishments and I
am their biggest fan. It was within my own children's learning differences
that I realized that if siblings could be so different in their learning
styles then the students in my classroom, who are not related, will have
even more differences. It made me understand that we must reach the
individual needs of every student.
I have developed a wide range of differentiation strategies over the
years and have incorporated those strategies into various teaching methods.
I facilitate learning by using authentic activities that relate to real-world
tasks, so that when students see the purpose and meaning in the work they do,
they understand why it is important to do it. My classroom is also learner
centered in that the students are actively involved in the learning process by
accepting such responsibilities as making choices, taking part in negotiating
decisions regarding procedures and self-evaluation. This way the classroom
environment is supportive and free from the risks that inhibit the honest
expression that promotes learning.
It is with this philosophy that I believe I can help children reach
their full potential both emotionally and cognitively.