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Grace Obionu

Dubai

Summary

Versatile, Educated and experienced Special Needs Support Workers who is dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Deira Private School
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Working with students of various backgrounds to ensure their individual needs are met.
  • Encouraging child development and encouraging learning independence( on 1:1 Basis)
  • Supervising Student behavior
  • Help plan physical activities to support intellectual, social , motor skills.

Key achievement: successfully supported 6 students with disabilities to gain independence living skills resulting in improved quality of life.

Learning Support Specialist

Families of Children with disabilities
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Monitored progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently
  • Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
  • Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress
  • Honored confidentiality to safeguard student's private information
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing consistent communication on student progress and support strategies.
  • Promoted growth mindset among students, fostering perseverance and resilience in face of academic challenges.

Special Needs Volunteer

Mirdif American School
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Reading assistance and support a group of 8 students that with reading challenges, during a pullout session from classroom
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Offered emotional support to special needs students during challenging situations, fostering resilience and growth mindset.

Classroom Teacher

Sunshine International School
09.2013 - 12.2017
  • Worked with about 16 students, Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Sunshine Early years Learning Center
09.2009 - 01.2011
  • Managed about 12 children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.

Education

Board Certified International Behavior Therapist - Applied Behavior Analysis

International Behavior Board Organization
International Certification
08.2024

Certification in Health And Social Care. -

Alison
Alison
05.2023

Course Certificate On Positive Psychology -

The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Online
07.2023

Certification in Autism Awareness And Support. -

Alison
International
05.2023

Certification in Registered Behavior Technician -

National Academy Information System, Dubai
Dubai
07.2022

Certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

National Academy Information System,
Dubai
03.2022

Diploma in Special Needs Education -

National Academy Information System, Dubai
Dubai
03.2021

PGDE - Education

The National Teachers Institute.
Nigeria
03.2017

BTECH - Business Management Technology

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
Nigeria
2008

Skills

  • Special Needs Support and Autism support
  • CPR /First aid
  • Patience & empathy
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Client Needs Assessment

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Deira Private School
12.2022 - 05.2024

Learning Support Specialist

Families of Children with disabilities
10.2021 - 12.2022

Special Needs Volunteer

Mirdif American School
11.2019 - 08.2021

Classroom Teacher

Sunshine International School
09.2013 - 12.2017

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Sunshine Early years Learning Center
09.2009 - 01.2011

Board Certified International Behavior Therapist - Applied Behavior Analysis

International Behavior Board Organization

Certification in Health And Social Care. -

Alison

Course Certificate On Positive Psychology -

The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Certification in Autism Awareness And Support. -

Alison

Certification in Registered Behavior Technician -

National Academy Information System, Dubai

Certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis -

National Academy Information System,

Diploma in Special Needs Education -

National Academy Information System, Dubai

PGDE - Education

The National Teachers Institute.

BTECH - Business Management Technology

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
Grace Obionu