Type Of Business:
School district
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Exercising
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ed.D.; Master of Arts in Reading Specialization, Kean University (2003)
Affiliations Awards:
NJIDA; National Education Association; International Reading Association; The International Dyslexia Association; Kappa Delta Phi
Place of Birth:
Somerville
Industry:
Literacy Education
State/Country of Origin:
NJ/USA
Date of Distinction:
4/28/2011
Work History:
Adjunct Professor, Caldwell College (2009-Present); Reading Specialist, Franklin Elementary, South Plainfield, NJ (2006-Present); Substitute Teacher, Edison and Woodbridge Public School Districts (2005-2007); Instructor, Huntington Learning Center, Edison, NJ (2005-2006); Reading Specialist, James Madison Intermediate, Edison, NJ (2004-2005); Substitute Teacher, Edison and Woodbridge Public School Districts (2001-2004); Invited Workshop Presenter, Program in American Language Studies, Rutgers University (Summer 2003, 2002, 2001); Second Grade Teacher, Our Lady of Peace School, Fords, NJ (2000-2001)
Career Achievements:
Invited Lecturer, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society; Various Commendations, Marquis Who's Who; Professional of the Year in Literacy Education, Cambridge Who's Who
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She is separated from her peers by her desire to pursue additional certifications. Starting this summer, she will be pursuing an Ed.D. at Northcentral University.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Her greatest achievement can't be centered on one event. Receiving a master's degree in reading in 2003 was amazing, since she was then able to work with students who were not reading at their grade levels. She was then proud to receive an Orton-Gillingham certification and soon after, a dyslexia certification, which helps her to be a better teacher to her students and a source of information to the teachers in her school. She also fondly remembers being asked to teach on the collegiate level, giving her a boost of confidence that she could teach outside of her comfort zone and gain pleasure in sharing her knowledge with up-and-coming teachers. Finally, she is looking forward to start working on an Ed.D. in curricula and teaching. Not only will that enhance her skills on both the elementary and collegiate levels, but it will allow her to work toward either becoming a college professor or a supervisor of reading.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered as hardworking, passionate about teaching, and determined.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She would solve the problem of illiteracy.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She would have lunch with Dr. Seuss (Theodore Giesel). Ms. Warian enjoyed reading his books as a child and encourages her students to read them as well.
Expanded Biography:
For the first eight years of her teaching career, Miss Warian was content being a classroom teacher in a Catholic school. Then she was presented with a student in second grade who was reading on a kindergarten level. She was motivated to find out how to teach children like her so she began to look into the master's degree program at Kean University, Union, N.J. Miss Warian took the chance to go to school full time and enter public education by substituting for the next two years. After working as a reading specialist these past few years and currently as an adjunct professor, she tells her students to always do their best and it is all right to take risks and make mistakes. It is by making mistakes and accepting them that we learn and grow. She also tells her students that the only "dumb" question is the one not asked. She also hopes that as a teacher who enjoys what she does and adds humor to her lessons to teach her students not to take life too seriously. It is always a great day when she sees students enjoying learning.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being asked to give lectures at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, to teachers from Jeollabuk-Do, Korea. Miss Warian spoke about literacy programs in public education and classroom management skills. The lectures took place during the summer months of 2001, 2002 and 2003.
Charity:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; PKD Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she has always loved children and enjoys teaching.
Extended Bio Profile:
Miss Warian discovered her love of children early in life, as she was the oldest grandchild in her extended family. Her interest in education as a career was sparked when she discovered that when she shared her knowledge with others, she could see a "light bulb" moment in their eyes. Having been an average student herself, Miss Warian cannot only empathize with her students who struggle, but also give them clues to assist them in figuring out the meaning of words and improving their reading comprehension.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Functioning as a reading specialist and school test coordinator; Working with children in kindergarten through fourth grade; Acting as an adjunct professor at Raritan Valley Community College
Education Certifications:
Orton-Gillingham Instructor Certification, Fairleigh Dickinson University (2010); Certified Teacher, State of New Jersey; Certified Reading Specialist; Dyslexia Specialist Certification, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Awards/Honors:
Elite American Educator (2011); Feature, Elite Radio Network; Feature, "Top 101 Industry Experts" (2012); Marquis Who's Who of American Women; Marquis Who's Who of America; Who's Who Among American Teachers; Marquis Who's Who of the World; Kappa Delta Pi; Outstanding Professional in Education, Ashford Publishing; Elite American Educator; Professional of the Year, Cambridge Who's Who; Feature, Second Edition, Pro-Files Magazine; Feature, 2012 Calendar Series, Cambridge Who's Who; Top Elite American Educator, Continental Who's Who; Pinncale Professional Member
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Miss Warian plans to teach at the collegiate level.