Overview
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Education
Certification
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Shea Waters

Pompton Plains,NJ

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Person Tutoring

Long Memorial Elementary School
Saddle Brook, NJ
10.2024 - Current
  • Ramapo College of New Jersey (M.A.S.E course requirement)
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving student performance in math classes.
  • Explained various methods for solving equations and other math problems using Go Math, Reveal and Illustrative Math.

Clinical Practice- Fifth and Sixth Grade

Long Memorial Elementary School
Saddle Brook, NJ
09.2024 - Current
  • Designed and delivered engaging, standard- aligned lesson plans using Illustative Math , incorperating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of various learning styles and students, including special education.
  • Managed resource rooms by implementing effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive and productive learning environment and collaborated with peers in an ICS environment creating effective plans for specific students needs.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom and developed positive behavioral management strategies when needed.
  • Implemented appropriate modifications based on individual IEP goals while maintaining high expectations for all learners.
  • Actively participated in IEP, 504, Child Study Team meetings, and Parent-Teacher Conferences to ensure individualized support for students.
  • Utilized Go Math, Reveal, Edpuzzle and IXL, and proficiently navigated Microsoft Office, and Google Classroom.

Autism Dance Room Instructor

Virtual Game Night
Mahwah, NJ
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Ramapo College of New Jersey (M.A.S.E Course Requirement)
  • Facilitated interactive music and dance centered activities to enhance engagement through alternative programming with Special Education Adults on the autism spectrum during senior Events

Semi Formal Voulenteer

Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Ramapo College of New Jersey (M.A.S.E Course Requirement)
  • Volunteered and supported L.E.A.D by creating an welcoming environment, including interactive activities, for persons with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
06-2025

Associate of Science - Child And Family Studies

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
06-2022

Certification

  • (Expected in Spring 2025) New Jersey CEAS
  • Substitute Teaching Certification for Saddle Brook Township
  • Bullying: Recognition + Response Certification 2023
  • NJPSA FEA Legal One Certifications 2025 (School law Essentials; Child Abuse Prevention; Anti-bullying; Signs Matter: Early detection)

Observations

Hudson Arts and Science Charter Middle School, Kearny, NJ-September 2023- December 2023, Grade Seven

  • Analyzed a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:23 across multiple subjects, observing head teacher while implementing input on specific subjects, lesson plans, and classroom management strategies.

International High school, Paterson, NJ- January 2023- May 2023, Grade Nine

  • Experienced a special education classroom English Language Arts small group, analyzed teacher to student behavioral and instructional strategies implemented in the classroom.

Passaic Arts and Science Charter School, Passaic, NJ- September 2022- December 2022, Grade One 

  • Observed a lead teacher manage a class of 25 students, actively interacting with students while documenting instructional strategies and classroom dynamics

Timeline

In-Person Tutoring

Long Memorial Elementary School
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Practice- Fifth and Sixth Grade

Long Memorial Elementary School
09.2024 - Current

Autism Dance Room Instructor

Virtual Game Night
04.2024 - 05.2024

Semi Formal Voulenteer

Ramapo College Of New Jersey
04.2024 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Associate of Science - Child And Family Studies

County College of Morris
Shea Waters