NAFLA P.H
Special Education Needs Teacher
Summary
Student-focused Special Educational Needs Teacher with extensive experience working with special needs children. Proven track record of increasing student pass rate through encouragement. Adept at developing classroom plans, teaching strategies, and behavior management methods to increase student confidence and skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Special educational needs teacher primary school
Ministry of Education
Malé, Maldives
2024.02 - Current
- Liaised with external support providers to deliver high-quality resources and instruction.
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
- Coordinated and implemented individualised learning programmes to meet student needs.
- Gathered resources to assist deaf or sensory processing challenged students in understanding lessons.
- Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Adapted learning environments to provide safe, accessible spaces.
- Kept student records updated with current information.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
Special Education Needs Teacher
The Indian High School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018.10 - 2021.01
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled daily to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Prioritized strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Madurai Kamaraj University
India 2018.06 - 2020.11
B.Ed(Special Education) - Intellectual Disability
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Research Institute
Coimbatore 2016.06 - 2018.04
Bachelor of Education - English
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
India 2014.06 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Bharathiar University
India 2011.06 - 2014.04
Skills
- Disability behaviour management
- Learning support
- Inclusive education
- Classroom management
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
- Strength-based teaching
Certification
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) certified Special Educator
- Qualified CENTA TQ (Centre for Teacher Accreditation) 2023 (Secondary and Senior Secondary Special Education)
- Qualified CENTA TQ 2022 (Middle School English)
- Qualified CTET 2019 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
- Qualified KTET II and III 2017 (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test)
Timeline
Special educational needs teacher primary school
Ministry of Education
2024.02 - Current
Special Education Needs Teacher
The Indian High School
2018.10 - 2021.01
Master of Arts - English
Madurai Kamaraj University
2018.06 - 2020.11
B.Ed(Special Education) - Intellectual Disability
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Research Institute
2016.06 - 2018.04
Bachelor of Education - English
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
2014.06 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Bharathiar University
2011.06 - 2014.04