Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
EXPERTISE
LANGUAGE
MOTIVATION
Timeline
Generic
Sabrina  Masood

Sabrina Masood

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

As a dedicated Special Needs Assistant Teacher and a Behavior Therapist, I bring extensive experience in creating inclusive learning environment and providing individualized support to students with diverse needs, Skilled in fostering positive relationships, implementing differentiated instructions, and collaborating with colleagues and families to ensure student success. Passionate about promoting inclusivity and empowering students to reach their full potential.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

SEN teaching assistant

Rushden Primary Academy
Northampton, England
09.2024 - 03.2025

Duties

  • Assisted in preparing instructional materials, including pecs, worksheets, social stories, sequencing actions flash cards, phonics cards according to tailor needs.
  • Delivered tailored literacy and numeracy sessions, improving basic skills proficiency.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among students.
  • Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by creating adaptive learning materials.
  • Conducted one to one session with children outside the classroom.
  • Supported students during sensory sessions and social activities.
  • Encouraged and assisted students to participate in all class and other activities taking places in school.

Learning Support Assistant

Amity Early Learning Centre
Dubai
07.2023 - 07.2024

Duties

  • Worked with student on academic and social challenges. modelling empathy and perseverance.
  • Communicated with parents and caregivers to report on student progress and challenges.
  • Worked with lead teacher to diversify instruction for varied needs and learning modalities.
  • Promoted exploration and curiosity, encouraging student to delve into new ideas and concepts to foster creative expression.
  • Led games and activities related to daily lessons to help reinforce learning concepts.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Created and distributed instructional materials for one-on-one use.
  • Supervised the child during lunchtimes and educational visits.
  • Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with the child and parents through attentive listening and communication abilities and offering support.

Learning Support Assistant| Homegrown Nursery

Camali Clinic
Dubai
09.2022 - 06.2023

Duties

  • Helped the student with schoolwork under the supervision of the teacher.
  • Supported to participate in group activities.
  • Motivated the child to do tasks independently.
  • Encouraged and supported the child to socialize with other children.
  • Immediate reinforcement on correct responses.
  • Toilet training.
  • Helped the child to understand instructions.
  • Simplified the tasks according to the child's need for better understanding.

School Readiness Program Assistant

Camali Clinic
Dubai
07.2022 - 09.2022

Duties

  • Directed arriving children into the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
  • Sustained a focused and well-behaved classroom at all times.
  • Supervised preschoolers throughout day and assisted with classroom routines.
  • Planned and organized a variety of activities for individual and group activities including singing, games, and arts and crafts, which helped children bring out their talents and improve their skills.
  • Evaluated development of children and communicated progress or concerns with parents.
  • Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning as well as teaching required curriculum.
  • Conducted art projects teaching alphabet, shapes, colours, and numbers.
  • Helped children with Toilet training
  • Assisted children with appropriate table manners during snack and lunch time.

Learning Support Assistant

Gems International School
Dubai
09.2021 - 07.2022

(Private Hired by Parents)

Duties

  • Provided 1:1 educational and emotional support in classroom by simplifying, breaking down tasks keeping learners focused.
  • Implemented ABA techniques for extra support in class activities and understanding instructions.
  • Support the student during social interaction and group activities.
  • Prepared lesson materials,photocopying and printing liaison with the class teacher and the SENCo.
  • Prepared resources particularly tailored to individual learners.
  • Managed student behaviour in class and around the school.
  • Supervised student during lunch and break times.
  • Provided regular feedback to the SENCo about any difficulties and progress.
  • Prepared weekly report for the parents as requested policy by the school.

Registered Behaviour Technician

Arcadia School
Dubai
01.2021 - 07.2021

(Under supervision of carbon clinic)

Duties

  • Implementing a variety scientifically based methodologies following the Behaviour Intervention plan including Pivotal Response Training(PRT),Picture Exchange Communication system (PECS),Discrete Trial Training (DTT),(NET)and Social skills training,Token reward system.
  • Observe and record client behaviour and responses to the BIP through several forms of data collection including partial interval recording,antecedent-behaviour-consequence (ABC), and daily session notes.
  • Assisting in the development of operationally defined targeted behaviours,goals, and plans as individualized Education Plan(IEP)and individualized Program Plan(IPP) with Board Certified Behaviour Analysts and any other care stuff as needed.
  • Run one to one therapy session.
  • Communicate confidently and professionally with parents,supervisor,BCBA,teachers and other members of the clients team as necessary.
  • Keeping abreast of new and developing information in applied behaviour analysis by receiving supervision from a BCBA and completing any online training offered.

Registered Behaviour Technician

Mirdif Centre For Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Dubai
08.2020 - 11.2020

Duties

  • Provide one-on-one Behaviour Analytic therapy services to children with developmental issues.
  • Teaching and helping children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living a healthy lifestyle.
  • Work along with the Behaviour Analyst to diagnose problem behaviours and create a detailed plan of treatment and maintenance for the client.
  • Assure the children's parents understood the Behaviour Support Plan and provide assistance in how to implement the procedures correctly.
  • Skills Used Exceptional problem solving Superb Communication skills Data analyzed and graphed, progress reports written daily.

Registered Behaviour Technician

Hemam Learning Support Centre at the Aquila School
Dubai
07.2019 - 07.2020

Duties

  • I worked with multiple clients implementing PECS programs, using speech generating devices, Social skills trainings and running a variety of targets from the VB-MAPP and AFLS assessments in DTT and NET settings.
  • Observed and monitored the client behaviour and response to the treatment plan. Collected data and maintained client record in accordance with the specified behaviour intervention plan and skill acquisition goals as defined per client.
  • Maintained ethical and therapeutic boundaries with clients effectively and collaborated with parents in accordance to clients development and reports.

Program Coordinator & Student Counsellor

EMDI Institute of Media and Communication
Dubai
02.2016 - 01.2018

Duties

  • Handling admission process.
  • Counselling sessions with Students and Parents to exchange required information.
  • Prepare Reports on each students progress.
  • Maintaining all the documents of students to make sure they are complete for the admission process.
  • Develop action plans with students ,teachers and parents in order to improve overall performance and personal success.
  • Help in Marketing strategies.
  • Help students in organizing and celebrating different events & occasions.
  • Coordinating with Facilitators for scheduling the lectures.
  • Handling social media sites like Facebook, Instagram etc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education and Journalism

Bahauddin University

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Photoshop
  • Power-point

Certification

  • Cache level 3
  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • IBAO
  • IELTS A1 and A2
  • CBT Based Management of Social Anxiety and Panic Attacks
  • Pivotal Response Training
  • ADHD Awareness Diploma
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Home Education
  • Speeches and Speech-Making
  • Child Protection Training
  • Speech and Language Specialist
  • First Aid,CRP,AED Training
  • Montessori Training
  • Time Management Training
  • Basic Turkish Language Training
  • Events Management and Innovative Marketing
  • How To Be Super Learner

EXPERTISE

  • Counselling and Behaviour Therapies
  • Learning Disability Awareness
  • Pivotal Response
  • Social Skills Training
  • Administration and Event Management
  • ADHD Awareness
  • School Readiness Program

LANGUAGE

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

MOTIVATION

"My motivation is driven by the impact of my work on other people"

Timeline

SEN teaching assistant

Rushden Primary Academy
09.2024 - 03.2025

Learning Support Assistant

Amity Early Learning Centre
07.2023 - 07.2024

Learning Support Assistant| Homegrown Nursery

Camali Clinic
09.2022 - 06.2023

School Readiness Program Assistant

Camali Clinic
07.2022 - 09.2022

Learning Support Assistant

Gems International School
09.2021 - 07.2022

Registered Behaviour Technician

Arcadia School
01.2021 - 07.2021

Registered Behaviour Technician

Mirdif Centre For Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 11.2020

Registered Behaviour Technician

Hemam Learning Support Centre at the Aquila School
07.2019 - 07.2020

Program Coordinator & Student Counsellor

EMDI Institute of Media and Communication
02.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Education and Journalism

Bahauddin University
Sabrina Masood