Latifa ALSHERIANI
Al Ain City,Abu Dhabi
Summary
Attentive Special Education Teacher equipped to support student needs with diversified instruction and diligent IEP management. Evaluates student needs and advocates for proper resources to meet learning objectives. Monitors formal and informal assessments and adjusts education plans to accommodate progress and challenges. 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
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Special education teacher
Belvedere School
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi
01.2023 - Current
- Created classroom environment appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet individual student needs and capabilities.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors and administrators to resolve student behavioural and academic issues.
- Ran training sessions and supported all staff in understanding needs of SEN pupils.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Collected and interpreted specialist assessment data to inform teaching practices.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Implemented skill development programs for assigned students.
- Assessed SEN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
- Met with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
- Provided personal and medical care for students as required.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
- Coached and mentored other professionals who work with children with disabilities.
- Planned learning strategies, activities and materials to reflect needs of individual students.
- Used exemplary teaching and behaviour management strategies to manage class atmosphere.
- Assisted SEN students in regular classes with assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed.
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
- Prepared reports on students and activities for administration team.
Special education specialist
Al Ain Canter for Rehabilitation of the Disabled
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop skills.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, autism and learning disabilities to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
- Worked with students in care programmes with help from relevant professionals on specific needs.
- Managed and monitored classroom stock and supplies.
- Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with shool policies.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
Education
Bachelor of Education - • A specialization in education for people whit special abilities
Al Ain University
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi 01.2014 - 05.2020
High School Diploma - -
Emirates Private School
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi 09.2013 - 11.2014
Skills
- Peer support programmes
- Strength-based teaching
- Self-reinforcement techniques
- Hearing impairment adjustments
- Disability behaviour management
- Self-monitoring techniques
- Adaptive behaviour adjustment
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
- Inclusive education
- Physical disability support
- Visual impairment adjustments
- Intellectual disability support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Training in food handling preparation
- Differentiated instruction
- Post-secondary education
- Secondary education
- Child development
- Middle school education
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary education
- Disability assessment testing
- Student counselings
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Timeline
Special education teacher
Belvedere School
01.2023 - Current
Special education specialist
Al Ain Canter for Rehabilitation of the Disabled
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Education - • A specialization in education for people whit special abilities
Al Ain University
01.2014 - 05.2020
High School Diploma - -
Emirates Private School
09.2013 - 11.2014
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