Grace Obionu
Dubai
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Educator
Diera private School
Dubai, UAE
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Established strong relationships with parents and caregivers, fostering open communication about student progress and goals.
- Organized inclusive classroom settings that promoted acceptance and respect among all students, regardless of their abilities or differences.
- Implemented sensory breaks and calming strategies within the classroom to help students self-regulate, leading to increased focus and achievement.
- Boosted student engagement and participation through the incorporation of visual aids, hands-on activities, and group work.
- Trained paraprofessionals on effective behavior management techniques, empowering them to provide consistent support throughout the day.
Learning Support Specialist
Families of Children with disabilities
Dubai, UAE
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently
- Helped students organize materials such as presentations for class
- Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and
- Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
- Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress
- Led small group sessions to help students review and practice concepts.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
- Honored confidentiality to safeguard student's private information
- Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring sessions outside of regular class hours for additional academic support.
Special Needs Volunteer
Mirdif American School
Dubai
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Reading assistance and support students that with reading challenges, during pullout session from classroom
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- 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.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Classroom Teacher
Sunshine International School
Bauchi, Nigeria
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Worked with about 12 students, Documenting 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
- 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.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Sunshine Early years Learning Center
Bauchi, Nigeria
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Engaged and entertained 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 Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
International Behavior Analysis Organization, IBAO
09.2024
Course Certificate On Positive Psychology - Positive Psychology
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
07.2023
Certification in Health And Social Care. - Health And Social Care
Alison
06.2023
Certification in Autism Awareness And Support. - Autism Awareness And Support
Alison
05.2023
Certification in Registered Behavior Technician - Registered Behavior Technician
National Academy Information System, Dubai
07.2022
Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis
National Academy Information System,
03.2022
Diploma in Special Needs Education - Special Needs Education
National Academy Information System, Dubai
03.2021
PGDE - Education
The National Teachers Institute.
03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Technology
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
05.2008
Skills
- Special need Education
- Cooperative teamwork
- Educational assistance
- Differentiated instructions
- Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Special Needs Support and Assistance
- Autism support
- Multi sensory lessons
- Disability assessment testing
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Software Proficiency in MS office(word, Excel and powerpoint)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Special Needs Educator
Diera private School
01.2023 - 07.2024
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 Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
International Behavior Analysis Organization, IBAO
Course Certificate On Positive Psychology - Positive Psychology
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Certification in Health And Social Care. - Health And Social Care
Alison
Certification in Autism Awareness And Support. - Autism Awareness And Support
Alison
Certification in Registered Behavior Technician - Registered Behavior Technician
National Academy Information System, Dubai
Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis
National Academy Information System,
Diploma in Special Needs Education - Special Needs Education
National Academy Information System, Dubai
PGDE - Education
The National Teachers Institute.
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Technology
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,