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Susan George

Susan George

Mumbai

Summary

Susan George has completed the Sounds in Syllables course from the Multisensory Language Training Institute of New Mexico which is the most powerful Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading (decoding, fluency, and comprehension), spelling, writing, and the foundations of syntax and grammar. Susan is trained and experienced in using the SIS programme and the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment programme (FIE) which enhances students’ cognitive functions necessary for academic learning and achievement. Susan believes that each student has a ray of hope and can thrive and reach their full potential. She is sincere, hardworking, empathetic and has a heart for kids. She has been working with special kids since the last 21 years. The last 14 years she has been involved in providing remediation to students with Dyslexia.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Principal

Gasa English Medium School
01.2024

Senior Special Educator

Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
01.2018 - 01.2022

Special Educator

Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School & Jr. College
01.2004 - 01.2008

Special Educator

SAPLING
01.2001 - 01.2004

Social Worker

The Spastics Society of India
01.1999 - 01.2000

Education

Dyslexia Therapist (Sounds In Syllables Multisensory Structured Language Therapy) -

01.2022

Bachelor’s in Special Education - undefined

01.2001

Master's in Arts (Political Science) - undefined

01.2000

Bachelor's in Arts (Psychology) - undefined

01.1998

Skills

  • Develop diagnostic treatment plan based on deep knowledge of reading difficulties
  • Provide therapy to identified Dyslexic students
  • Teach the structure of the written English language
  • Skilled in Multisensory Structured language
  • Trained in using the highly effective Orton – Gillingham approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Language assessment and intervention
  • Phonological awareness and phonics instruction
  • Reading comprehension strategies
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fluency training
  • Assistive technology integration
  • Progress monitoring and data-driven instruction
  • Collaboration with educators and parents
  • Study Skills for Senior Students

Workshopsconducted

  • Resilience
  • Training Children in Grooming and Organisational Skills
  • Remedial Techniques
  • Remedial Programmes
  • Conducted Workshops and Webinars on Dyslexia and extensively participated in disseminating information about Dyslexia among the general masses during the World Dyslexia Awareness Month October (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
  • Conducted Orientation Sessions on Remediation of SLD for Students pursuing Bachelor’s in Special Education in learning Disability

Training

  • An International Conference on Reading Development and Practices (2011)
  • An International Training Workshop on Teaching Reading to All Children (2012)
  • An International Workshop on Reading, Writing and Assessment (2013)
  • An International Workshop on Comprehension & Writing (2014)
  • An International Conference on Dyslexia & Learning Disability (2016)
  • An International Workshop on Reading, Writing & Assessment (2016)

Professional Development

Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Programme – Basic and Standard Levels 1,2,3 and Mediated Learning Experience – Feuerstein Institute – The International Institute for the Enhancement of Learning Potential Jerusalem, Israel. (2010, 2011, 2014)

Timeline

Vice Principal

Gasa English Medium School
01.2024

Senior Special Educator

Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
01.2018 - 01.2022

Special Educator

Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School & Jr. College
01.2004 - 01.2008

Special Educator

SAPLING
01.2001 - 01.2004

Social Worker

The Spastics Society of India
01.1999 - 01.2000

Bachelor’s in Special Education - undefined

Master's in Arts (Political Science) - undefined

Bachelor's in Arts (Psychology) - undefined

Dyslexia Therapist (Sounds In Syllables Multisensory Structured Language Therapy) -

Susan George