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AMBIKA DHALL

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
2021.08 - 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
2020.08 - 2021.07
  • 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
2017.08 - 2020.06
  • 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
2015.08 - 2017.06
  • 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
2013.08 - 2015.06
  • 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
2012.08 - 2013.06
  • 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
2010.07 - 2012.07
  • 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
2016.05 - 2017.03

AQ - English as a Second Language -

York University
Toronto, Canada
2014.09 - 2014.12

AQ - Special Education -

York University
Toronto, Canada
2014.03 - 2014.06

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University
Toronto, Canada
2005.09 - 2010.06

Bachelor of Education -

York University
Toronto, Canada
2007.09 - 2010.06

Bachelor of Art Honours - Psychology

High School Diploma -

International School of Choueifat
Dubai, UAE
1999.09 - 2005.06

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
2021.08 - Current

SEN Leader

Al Nayfa KG School
2020.08 - 2021.07

Primary SENCO/Inclusion Teacher

Amity International School, British
2017.08 - 2020.06

Postgraduate Certificate - Psychology

University of Liverpool
2016.05 - 2017.03

Learning Support Teacher

Collegiate American School
2015.08 - 2017.06

AQ - English as a Second Language -

York University
2014.09 - 2014.12

AQ - Special Education -

York University
2014.03 - 2014.06

KG1 Class Teacher

Collegiate American School
2013.08 - 2015.06

KG2 Class Teacher

Philadelphia Private School
2012.08 - 2013.06

ABA Therapist/Shadow Teacher

Child Early Intervention Medical Center
2010.07 - 2012.07

Bachelor of Education -

York University
2007.09 - 2010.06

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University
2005.09 - 2010.06

High School Diploma -

International School of Choueifat
1999.09 - 2005.06

Bachelor of Art Honours - Psychology

AMBIKA DHALL