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Isha Johri

Ghaziabad

Summary

Dynamic special education leader (RCI licence holder) with extensive experience of 24 years in the field of special education, adept at developing multidisciplinary IEPs and fostering inclusive teaching. Proven track record in mentoring staff and achieving a 25% improvement in student outcomes. Skilled in counseling and technology integration, committed to empowering students with diverse needs. Seasoned Supervisor with history of effectively managing teams and overseeing operations. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement, implementing new processes, and fostering staff development. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication capabilities. Previous roles demonstrate significant positive impacts on workflow efficiency and team productivity.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visiting Faculty Member

Manovikas Charitable Trust
Delhi
08.2023 - Current
  • Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes for D.ed in Special Education aligned with Rehabilitation Council Of India
  • Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
  • Provided feedback on student assignments, papers, and presentations.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from colleagues or outside organizations related to the field of study.
  • Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
  • Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
  • Created and distributed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, handouts, and exams.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.

Visiting Faculty Member

St.Georges College
Mussoorie,Uttrakhand
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted life skills/SEL sessions for grades 9-12 on topics such as substance abuse, effective communication, the impact of social media, gender roles and stereotypes, and coping with stress and anger.
  • Conducted workshops for teachers on self-compassion and the identification of children with learning difficulties.
  • Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers

Supervisor Consultant for SEN Department

Parevartan School
Ghaziabad
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
  • The first point of contact for the admission of children with special needs is to assess the baseline of the prospective students.
  • Students and parents' counseling sessions.
  • Imparting life skills education to senior classes, as per the school health plan suggested by CBSE.
  • Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
  • Conducted workshops for teachers for fostering inclusion, classroom management, and differentiated instruction.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
  • Planning events to promote inclusions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.

Individual Consultant

Students and Adults
Delhi NCR
06.2021 - Current
  • Remedial education.
  • Counseling sessions.
  • Mentoring and coaching.
  • Therapeutic sessions

Head of Special Education Needs Department

Indus International School
Bangalore
07.2015 - 05.2021
  • Lead a team of special educators across all programs (PYP, MYP, DP) as HOD.
  • Supervised IEPs developed by the special educators.
  • The first point of contact for the admission of children with special needs is to assess the baseline of the prospective student, meeting the criteria of IB policies.
  • Informal assessment of children to ascertain the baseline of the students using tools such as Schonell graded reading and spelling tests, DTLD, and DTRD.
  • Spearheaded the activities of the Special Education Department by creating remedial programs for more than 120 students
  • Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small group work
  • Achieved an average of 25 percent improvement on student reading and math exams
  • Mentored new special education staff on legal documentation preparation, meeting organization, and progress development
  • Collaborated and led sessions with peers to refine instructional skills and increase educational technology skills
  • Led a SEN enabling learning module for teachers which includes screening, identifying and consequently differentiating the lesson plans to cater to the diversity of the classroom
  • Collaborated with ESL teachers and counselors to maximize the potential of the students
  • Counseled and equipped parents to deal effectively with their wards at home
  • Clinically observed the sessions taken by Special Educators and suggested ways to improve the quality of the remedial sessions
  • Conducted SEN Introductory workshops for aspiring teachers at Indus Training and Research Institute

Special Educator

Amity International School
Ghaziabad
10.2010 - 07.2015
  • Provided 1:1 support for K-12 students with learning disabilities (dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, ASD)
  • Informal assessment of children to ascertain the baseline of the students using tools such as the Schonell Graded Reading and Spelling tests, DTLD and DTRD
  • Developed IEPs for children with Special needs
  • Counseled and equipped parents to deal effectively with their wards at home
  • Conducted workshops for teachers to foster inclusion effectively
  • Imparted life skills Education to students of grade 9 and 10
  • Initiated PEER EDUCATORS group in collaboration with the counseling department to bridge the gap between teachers and students

Special Educator

Delhi Public School Ghaziabad
Vasundhara
10.2006 - 03.2010
  • Provided 1:1 support for Primary students with learning disabilities (dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, ASD)
  • Informal assessment of children to determine the baseline of the students using tools such as Schonell Graded Reading and Spelling tests, DTLD and DTRD
  • Developed IEPs for children with Special needs
  • Counseled and equipped parents to deal effectively with their wards at home
  • Imparted life skills Education to students of Primary section under the drive (School Health Program) initiated by CBSE

Special Educator

Shristi Educational Research Institute
Delhi
11.2001 - 10.2006
  • Worked as Special Educator and taught children with intellectual disability, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Learning disability, Down syndrome (2005-2006)
  • Worked as Assistant Special Educator and carried out a therapy program under the supervision of a Special Educator (2001-2005)

Education

Master of science - psychotherapy and counseling

IPMS Mumbai
01.2008

Bachelor’s - special education

Bhoj University
Bhopal
01.2005

Graduation - office management

Delhi University
01.1998

Senior Secondary -

CBSE
Delhi
01.1995

Matriculation -

CBSE
Delhi
01.1993

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary IEP
  • Multisensory lessons
  • Training and Development
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Study skills
  • Leadership development
  • Basic sign language
  • Student assessment
  • Special education laws
  • Classroom management
  • Life skills education
  • Technology integration
  • Inclusive teaching

Certification

  • Certificate course in Remedial Tutoring, Alpha to Omega Learning Centre, accredited by Kansas University, 08/01/06
  • Certificate Course in Computer Applications, 01/01/99
  • Certificate for Master Trainer in Life Skills Education, CBSE in collaboration with UNFPA, 01/01/09
  • Certificate for Mediating Math, NILD, Virginia, US, 01/01/09

Community Service

Conducted Screening at INDUS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL, Bangalore to screen children with learning disability and ADHD and trained teachers for the same

Training

  • Learning Disability, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Education Strategies, Shristi Group & Indian Academy of Pediatrics, 02/26/03 to 03/01/03
  • Screening Camp for Learning Disabled, Shristi Educational Research Institute, 06/01/02
  • Whole Brain Structure, WOW factors in collaboration with NBI Solutions, South Africa, 01/01/07
  • Master Trainer for ‘Adolescent Education the Program’ (AEP), C.B.S.E and UNFPA, 01/01/09
  • International Conference (Re-discover Learning), ALPHA TO OMEGA, Chennai, 01/01/18
  • Mediating Math, National Institute for Learning Development (NILD), Virginia US, 01/01/21

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Nepali

Workshops Conducted

  • Conducted Nodal Teacher Training program and Principal’s Advocacy Program (AEP) as a Resource person of CBSE in different regions such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
  • Created a Learning Module to enable teachers to deal with children with special needs within the classroom to foster INCLUSION effectively.
  • Conducted two days workshop for APD (The Association of People with Disability) on development of IEP with Intervention Strategies.

Timeline

Visiting Faculty Member

Manovikas Charitable Trust
08.2023 - Current

Visiting Faculty Member

St.Georges College
08.2023 - Current

Supervisor Consultant for SEN Department

Parevartan School
07.2023 - Current

Individual Consultant

Students and Adults
06.2021 - Current

Head of Special Education Needs Department

Indus International School
07.2015 - 05.2021

Special Educator

Amity International School
10.2010 - 07.2015

Special Educator

Delhi Public School Ghaziabad
10.2006 - 03.2010

Special Educator

Shristi Educational Research Institute
11.2001 - 10.2006

Master of science - psychotherapy and counseling

IPMS Mumbai

Bachelor’s - special education

Bhoj University

Graduation - office management

Delhi University

Senior Secondary -

CBSE

Matriculation -

CBSE

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