AMBIKA DHALL
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Inclusion
Newlands School, Whole School
08.2021 - Current
- Whole school and Inclusion KHDA rating shifted from Acceptable to Good (2022-2023).
- Grew the Inclusion team from 2 members to 8 members.
- Integral part of Senior Leadership Team.
SEN Leader
Al Nayfa KG School
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Set up standardized processes for SEND documentation used across KG Charter Schools.
- Led Seesaw implementation across the school and led relevant PD sessions
- Consulted with representatives from the Head Office of the Charter Schools and pertinent ADEK personnel for various initiatives.
Primary SENCO/Inclusion Teacher
Amity International School, British
Abu Dhabi
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Set up Inclusion Department for Primary school and assisted in the development of Secondary school framework.
- Vital member for ADEK compliance inspection process.
- Wrote IEPs, Action Plans and BIPs and provided support through 1:1/small group sessions.
- Trained a team of over 30 teaching assistants.
Learning Support Teacher
Collegiate American School
Dubai
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed and trained a team of 15 Individual Learning Support Assistants.
- Provided professional development sessions to staff to enhance the teaching/learning for Students of Determination.
- Supported Students of Determination through 1:1/small group sessions.
- Used WRAT, CPAA, MAP assessment to triangulate data.
KG1 Class Teacher
Collegiate American School
Dubai
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Homeroom teaching and differentiated lesson planning in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Arts within an inclusive classroom.
- Development of Common Core curriculum.
- Integral member for KHDA, NEASC and CIS inspection processes through school committees.
KG2 Class Teacher
Philadelphia Private School
Dubai
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Teaching core subjects (English, Math, and Science) to a variety of learners.
- Development of Common Core curriculum.
- Report writing, ongoing assessments for students and regular home-school communication.
ABA Therapist/Shadow Teacher
Child Early Intervention Medical Center
Dubai
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Provided 1:1 behavioural therapy sessions for clients with Autism based on their individualized programs.
- Shadowed clients within inclusive, mainstream schools and liaising with parents, school and centre-based teams for progress of each client.
- Worked with therapy team, teachers, teaching assistants and parents to run enriched therapy sessions.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Psychology
University of Liverpool
05.2016 - 03.2017
AQ - English as a Second Language -
York University
Toronto, Canada 09.2014 - 12.2014
AQ - Special Education -
York University
Toronto, Canada 03.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
Toronto, Canada 09.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Education -
York University
Toronto, Canada 09.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Art Honours - Psychology
High School Diploma -
International School of Choueifat
Dubai, UAE 09.1999 - 06.2005
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
French
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Hobbies and Interests
Forming long-lasting relationships
Dance
Music
Watching movies
Cooking
Timeline
Head of Inclusion
Newlands School, Whole School
08.2021 - Current
SEN Leader
Al Nayfa KG School
08.2020 - 07.2021
Primary SENCO/Inclusion Teacher
Amity International School, British
08.2017 - 06.2020
Postgraduate Certificate - Psychology
University of Liverpool
05.2016 - 03.2017
Learning Support Teacher
Collegiate American School
08.2015 - 06.2017
AQ - English as a Second Language -
York University
09.2014 - 12.2014
AQ - Special Education -
York University
03.2014 - 06.2014
KG1 Class Teacher
Collegiate American School
08.2013 - 06.2015
KG2 Class Teacher
Philadelphia Private School
08.2012 - 06.2013
ABA Therapist/Shadow Teacher
Child Early Intervention Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Education -
York University
09.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
09.2005 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
International School of Choueifat
09.1999 - 06.2005