Aradhana Ranglani
Dubai
Summary
Special educator with over 15 years of experience in inclusive education within IB and international schools in India and Dubai. Proven expertise in developing and implementing individualized education programs tailored to IB curricula, enhancing behavioral and social-emotional development in primary and secondary students. Dedicated to promoting equitable access to education and empowering diverse learners through collaborative and personalised instructional strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Educator
GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered language, literacy, numeracy, and social skills support to primary and secondary students through individual and small group sessions leading to measurable improved academic performance and increased student engagement.
- Fostered independence and resilience in students by creating personalised learning pathways that encouraged self-advocacy.
- Collaborated with educators and families to develop, implement, and assess Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in compliance with KHDA and IB inclusion standards.
- Integrated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and evidence-based strategies to enhance inclusive teaching practices within the classroom.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators and middle leaders to boost skills in differentiation, inclusive instruction, and behaviour management.
Primary School Counsellor & Special Educator
Oberoi International School
Mumbai, India
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Supported student well-being and inclusion by offering counselling, emotional support, and academic interventions across primary and secondary years.
- Created and implemented individualised education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse learning needs and assist targeted instructional and behavioural support.
- Facilitated classroom sessions on growth mindset, self-management, and emotional regulation, promoting resilience and social-emotional competence.
Counsellor & Special Educator
Stepping Stones Therapy Centre & Partner Schools
Mumbai, India
05.2010 - 07.2018
- Provided individual and group counselling across preschool to middle school levels, fostering emotional well-being, behavioural growth, and academic adjustment.
- Designed and implemented Individualised Learning Plans for students with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning challenges.
- Led social–emotional skill-building programmes using the Social Thinking framework to enhance peer interaction, and self-regulation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapeutic goals with classroom instruction, ensuring holistic student development.
Education
National Professional Qualification for SENCO (NPQ),
Best Practices Network
UK 2026
Certificate - Psychotherapy & Counseling
Regents University
London,United Kingdom08.2017
Masters - Special Education
European International University
France 05.2023
Certificate - Special Education
Asian College of Teachers(ACT)
India05.2018
Masters - Clinical Psychology
SNDT Womens University
Mumbai,India05.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
Jai Hind College
Mumbai,India05.2007
Certification
- Key contributor to achieving SENDIA and IQM accreditations, enhancing the school’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
- Certified in IB Programmes: Making the PYP Happen (Cat. 2, 2020) and Learning Diversity & Inclusion (Cat. 3, 2019).
- Advanced practitioner in REBT — Albert Ellis Institute, New York (2017).
- Trained in DIR Floortime & Autism Intervention (2016), Play Therapy Level 1 (2016), Brain Gym – 26 Movements (2016), and Handwriting Without Tears (2015).
Accomplishments
• Drove inclusion excellence at GEMS Modern Academy, leading the school to earn the prestigious SENDIA and IQM Inclusion Awards.
• Developed and implemented IEP frameworks for over 80+ diverse learners , ensuring measurable progress across academic and social domains.
• Designed and scaled literacy and numeracy interventions that strengthened foundational learning outcomes school-wide.
• Led faculty upskilling initiatives to embed inclusive teaching, differentiation, and evidence based classroom practices.
• Partnered with school leadership to embed KHDA’s Inclusive Education Framework and UDL principles into core instructional design.
References
- Refereces available on request
Timeline
Special Educator
GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai
08.2023 - Current
Primary School Counsellor & Special Educator
Oberoi International School
08.2018 - 06.2023
Counsellor & Special Educator
Stepping Stones Therapy Centre & Partner Schools
05.2010 - 07.2018
National Professional Qualification for SENCO (NPQ),
Best Practices Network
Certificate - Psychotherapy & Counseling
Regents University
Masters - Special Education
European International University
Certificate - Special Education
Asian College of Teachers(ACT)
Masters - Clinical Psychology
SNDT Womens University
Bachelor of Arts -
Jai Hind College