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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
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Teacher
Monica Njeri

Monica Njeri

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Sharp and committed educator in special educational needs with experience in defining engaging curriculums for special education needs. Exceptional communication and organisation skills and uses innovative methods to teach subjects. Dedicated to motivating, encouraging and maximising full potential to achieve successful results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

English as a foreign language support teacher

Universal Amercan School Dubai Alfuttaim
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardized tests.
  • Engaged in student organisation and activities to promote student-teacher fellowships.
  • Provided books, extra materials and resources to enrich learning experience.
  • Developed and edited lesson plans to adhere to school curriculum.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit varying ages and abilities.
  • Produced engaging teaching materials to support enhanced student understanding.
  • Oversaw student behaviour to rectify misconduct and unruly decorum.
  • Recorded and reported on student development to monitor educational progress.

Individual learning support assistant

Universal American School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2022 - Current
  • Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
  • Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
  • Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop their skills.
  • Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
  • Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
  • Provided individual support during examinations.

Inclusion support teacher

English Language school Dubai
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
08.2015 - 11.2021
  • Assisted teachers with classroom activities, facilitating syllabus coverage.
  • Monitored progress and wrote reports on pupils receiving learning support.
  • Reviewed and adjusted targets for personal learning plans after administering tests.
  • Delivered speech and language interventions to assist students with speaking challenges.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use, boosting comprehension.
  • Worked with individual students, providing personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support.
  • Encouraged students to develop self-confidence and independence and reach individual potential.
  • Designed lesson plans and resources for learners receiving learning support.

Middle school home room teacher

Gatura Academy Kenya
Murang’a, Kenya
05.2013 - 09.2014
  • Actioned feedback from lesson observations to continuously improve quality of teaching.
  • Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
  • Maintained discipline to enforce consequences for poor behaviour, unauthorised absences and sub-standard work.
  • Alerted pastoral teams of concerns about particular students to offer appropriate support.
  • Cooperated with other staff members to share, maintain and make best use of resources and facilities.
  • Identified key Learning Objectives (LO)s and provided lesson breakdown to set expectations.

Education

Diploma in primary Education - Primary teaching

Moi University Bomet
Kenya
11/2011 - 01/2013

Applied behavior Analysis - Special Education

Child Enrichment Center
Dubai
04/2018 - 04/2018

Level 3 Diploma in Early years workforce(cache) - Education

British Orchard Nursery NCFE
United Arab Emirates
06/2023 -

International English language testing system - Ecademic

British council Dubai
Dubai
05/2017 - 05/2017

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Early intervention techniques
  • Behaviour management strategies
  • SEN interventions
  • Group learning support
  • Student engagement techniques
  • Individual learning support
  • Learning diversity protocol
  • Inclusive learning practices
  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management support

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

English as a foreign language support teacher

Universal Amercan School Dubai Alfuttaim
02.2022 - Current

Individual learning support assistant

Universal American School
02.2022 - Current

Inclusion support teacher

English Language school Dubai
08.2015 - 11.2021

Middle school home room teacher

Gatura Academy Kenya
05.2013 - 09.2014

Diploma in primary Education - Primary teaching

Moi University Bomet
11/2011 - 01/2013

Applied behavior Analysis - Special Education

Child Enrichment Center
04/2018 - 04/2018

Level 3 Diploma in Early years workforce(cache) - Education

British Orchard Nursery NCFE
06/2023 -

International English language testing system - Ecademic

British council Dubai
05/2017 - 05/2017
Monica Njeri