DRAGANA JELIĆ
Dubai
Summary
Special Needs Education Specialist with 15+ years of experience, including eight in Dubai. Holding advanced degrees, I also lead inclusive programs like ASDAN. Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SEN Teacher
School of Research Science
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2025 - Current
- IEP| ASDAN| Team and Parents Collaboration| Classroom management| Assesment
CENTER MANAGER
Team 21, Dubai Down Syndrome Center
Dubai
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead inclusive programs| ASDAN| Assessment | Oversee multidisciplinary teams at the school and therapy clinic| Curriculum design| Inclusion Parents relation| Students' wellbeing.
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER
Dubai Center For Special Needs
Dubai
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed IEPs| Inclusion| Collaboration| Evidence-based tracking| Assessment| ASDAN.
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER
Widad Academy
Dubai
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Designed IEPs| Inclusion| Collaboration| Evidence-based tracking| Assessment| ASDAN.
PRIVATE THERAPIST
Private
Abu Dhabi
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Private support| Afterschool program| Autism| Parent relation| Training| Life skills.
YOUTH COUNSELOR
Norwegian Cruise Line
Bahamas
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Onboard guidance and support recreational activities educational programs| themed events mentorship positive behavior parent communication well-being safety.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
School For Primary And Secondary Education, Mara Mandić
Pancevo
01.2009 - 04.2016
- Designed IEPs| Inclusion| Collaboration| Evidence-based tracking| Assessment| ASDAN.
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT FOR DISABLED EMPLOYEES
Inval-Stat D.O.O. Kovin-Company For Professional Rehabilitation And Employment Disabled Persons
Kovin
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Employee support| Weekly visits| Reports.
- Facilitated vocational training programs, enhancing job placement success rates by 20% for disabled employees through continuous skill development and tailored support services.
Education
PG Diploma - Educational Management, Administration and Leadership
Asian College of Teachers
02-2026
MASTER OF EDUCATION - ADVANCED TEACHING AT THE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
University Of The People
Pasadena, California11-2021
BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE - SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Faculty For Special Education And Rehabilitation, University Of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia01.2010
Certification
- Social Care Professional- Special Education Teacher License
Dubai, Community Development Authority |2022
- ITT International TEFL And TESOL Accreditation Council 2020
- ASDAN Bronze\ Silver\ Gold
Timeline
SEN Teacher
School of Research Science
09.2025 - Current
CENTER MANAGER
Team 21, Dubai Down Syndrome Center
09.2024 - 08.2025
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER
Dubai Center For Special Needs
01.2022 - 06.2024
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER
Widad Academy
08.2020 - 08.2021
PRIVATE THERAPIST
Private
04.2018 - 06.2019
YOUTH COUNSELOR
Norwegian Cruise Line
06.2016 - 01.2018
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT FOR DISABLED EMPLOYEES
Inval-Stat D.O.O. Kovin-Company For Professional Rehabilitation And Employment Disabled Persons
08.2014 - 08.2015
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
School For Primary And Secondary Education, Mara Mandić
01.2009 - 04.2016
BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE - SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
Faculty For Special Education And Rehabilitation, University Of Belgrade
PG Diploma - Educational Management, Administration and Leadership
Asian College of Teachers
MASTER OF EDUCATION - ADVANCED TEACHING AT THE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
University Of The People