DOMINIC MAKWEL0
Summary
- Learning Support Assistant supporting secondary students across IB and British curricula. Focused on behaviour management, IEP implementation, progress reporting, and inclusive one-to-one support, with careful use of access arrangements, exam invigilation, and safeguarding compliance. Experienced in supporting students with diverse learning needs, creating inclusive classroom environments, and implementing tailored educational plans. Demonstrates patience, empathy, and strong communication skills to foster positive relationships with students and staff. Committed to helping each student reach their full potential through personalised attention and encouragement.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Assistant
Wonders DMCC Dubai (Swiss Scientific School Dubai)
08.2023 - 04.2026
- Participate in the development of Individual Education Plan
- Managing challenging behaviour effectively, implementing strategies to promote positive behaviour
- Experience working in secondary school settings, confidently supporting learners across a wide age range up to Grade 12
- Experience supporting subjects such Business Studies, English, Mathematics, Environmental Systems and Societies and Individual and Societies
- Supported students in completing ASDAN coursework and assessments, ensuring portfolio requirements were met
- Acquired knowledge of BTEC and ASDAN programmes to support student learning
- Monitored and recorded student progress by compiling weekly reports aligned with set targets
- Provided daily detailed reports on student progress to inclusion teacher and parents, sharing insights on achievements and areas for improvement
- Ensured correct implementation of access arrangements, including extra time, readers, scribes, and rest breaks
- Experience invigilating 1:1 examinations in accordance with examination regulations
- Encouraged pupil participation in classroom discussions fostering critical thinking and communication skills
- Supervising student with his IA experiment and giving guidelines in collecting and representing his data
- Executed duties fully complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding
- Gained experience teaching within International Baccalaureate and British curriculum frameworks
Individual Learning Support Assistant
Wonders DMCC (Repton School Dubai)
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted student in comprehending and following instructions
- Supported student in understanding course material with assigned tasks in class
- Provided one-on-one support outside class to reinforce learning
- Ensuring student is focused by removing possible distractions
- Facilitated inclusion in small group activities, enhancing peer interactions
- Compiling weekly reports on student progress towards set targets
- Managed daily tasks in collaboration with class teacher with class teacher
Individual Learning Support Assistant
Wonders DMCC (Sunmarke School/ Fairgreen School)
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Execute student's IEP plans
- Supported student comprehension through scaffolding techniques, including modelling and guided practice.
- Assisting students with tasks academic and encouraging independence
- Assisted students in developing social skills while ensuring adherence to safety protocols, including mask-wearing and hand sanitisation.
- Facilitated communication between class teacher and parents to enhance support for student progress.
- Ensure student stays focused; participate appropriately in class.
- Coordinating daily duties with class teacher
- Supervised students during break and lunch to maintain a safe environment.
- Attended school-organised workshops and seminars to stay informed about student-related issues.
Education
Level 5 Diploma - Education and Training
Atlas Group of Colleges
Dubai10-2026
120 hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate -
World Tesol Academy
Online01-2025
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree - Economics
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe01-2015
Skills
- Individual education plans
- Progress reporting
- Assessment strategies
- Behaviour management
- Safeguarding compliance
- One-to-one student support
- Written and verbal communication
- Proactive communication
- Conflict resolution
- Strong empathy
Languages
Languages: English, Ndebele and isiZulu
Certification
- -Applied Behavior Analysis 2021
- -Special education needs and disabilities 2024
- -How to promote positive behaviour in children and youth 2025
- -Basic life support
- -Basic Fire safety
- -Dealing with People of Determination During Crisis Disasters and Emergency
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
Wonders DMCC Dubai (Swiss Scientific School Dubai)
08.2023 - 04.2026
Individual Learning Support Assistant
Wonders DMCC (Repton School Dubai)
09.2022 - 06.2023
Individual Learning Support Assistant
Wonders DMCC (Sunmarke School/ Fairgreen School)
09.2019 - 06.2022
Level 5 Diploma - Education and Training
Atlas Group of Colleges
120 hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate -
World Tesol Academy
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree - Economics
Midlands State University