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
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