ADELAJA GOLD
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated Special Needs Educator with talent for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Successfully implemented personalized teaching plans that fostered significant improvements in student engagement and development. Known for fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, contributing to collaborative and nurturing educational setting
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Educator
Australian International School
Dubai, UAE
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Designed and implemented tailored educational resources in line with IEP goals
- Fostered student independence through structured learning and support
- Maintained strong communication with students, teachers, and families
Special Educator / Music Therapy Assistant
GEMS Metropole School, Al Waha
Dubai
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Applied therapeutic techniques using music to support student development
- Collaborated with teachers for behavior management and inclusion strategies
- Supported students' educational, physical, and emotional needs
Special Education Needs Assistant
Oak Tree Primary School
Dubai
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered individualized care and educational plans
- Boosted student self-esteem and independence
- Supported curriculum-based activity planning
Lead Teacher
Front Line Academy
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed lessons aligned with educational standards
- Reinforced behavioral expectations and positive social interaction
- Facilitated academic and life skill development
Teaching Assistant
Standard High School
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Supported lead teachers in classroom planning and delivery
- Assisted students with learning challenges through one-on-one sessions
- Ensured a clean and organized learning environment
Education
BSc (Hons) - Geology and Mineral Sciences
Crawford University
Faith City, Ogun StateSenior School Certificate - undefined
Access Model College
Primary School Certificate - undefined
Christ Ambassadors College
Kaduna, Kaduna StateSkills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Empathy and Patience
- Music Therapy Application in Education
- Microsoft Office Suite
- High Attention to Detail
- Individualised instruction planning
- Physical rehabilitation exercises
- Patient motivational approaches
- Certified in safeguarding children
Certification
- Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy, May/24
- Training Course for School Facilitator in Social Emotional Behavioral Needs (Insights Psychology/KHDA), Nov/24
- Safeguarding in Education Level 1, March/24
- Diploma in Special Education Needs (KHDA), April/23
- Applied Behavior Analysis (KHDA), April/23
- Diploma in Special Education Needs, Cambridge Training College, Britain, May/23
Languages
English
Fluent
Trainings
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) for Professionals, Aug/24
- Introduction to Attachment Disorder, Jan/23
- Introduction to SEND and the Role of the SENDCO, Jan/23
- Maltreatment & Safeguarding Children Courses 1 and 2, Aug/22 and OCT/22
- 40 Hours Registered Behavior Technician Training (Autism Partnership Program), July/22
- Introduction to Classroom Management (UK), July/22
- Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma, July/22
- Introduction to Teaching in the UK, Sept/22
Timeline
Special Needs Educator
Australian International School
09.2024 - 04.2025
Special Educator / Music Therapy Assistant
GEMS Metropole School, Al Waha
08.2023 - 08.2024
Special Education Needs Assistant
Oak Tree Primary School
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher
Front Line Academy
09.2020 - 12.2021
Teaching Assistant
Standard High School
09.2018 - 09.2020
Senior School Certificate - undefined
Access Model College
Primary School Certificate - undefined
Christ Ambassadors College
BSc (Hons) - Geology and Mineral Sciences
Crawford University
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