Shallet Alexander
Summary
I am an Experienced, Licensed Inclusion/SEN Teacher, and Special Educational Needs Coordinator with a strong commitment to enhancing student learning quality, professional practice, and school improvement. A dedicated leader skilled in promoting SEND provisions, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Proficient in providing learning support and facilitating productive discussions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SEN Coordinator/Lead SEN Teacher
Scholars International Academy
- As SEND Teacher and SEND Coordinator, I am responsible for ensuring learners with SEND/AEN/EAL have full access to the British National Curriculum and integrating them into all aspects of school while also supporting teachers in addressing learners' needs and overcoming learning barriers of learners with SEND/AEN/EAL
- Support Provision: Facilitate learners in communication, language, literacy, numeracy, ICT use, alternative communication aids, library access, and classroom accommodations
- Engagement Enhancement: Develop learner understanding through sensory experiences, word descriptions, visual presentations, and enriched environments
- Participation Planning: Orchestrate full participation in activities, equipment uses, peer support, and exam access arrangements
- Behaviour Management: Set clear expectations, employ positive behaviour management, instill respect and collaboration, and nurture independent working skills
- Emotional Wellbeing: Manage learner emotions through achievable goals, stress reduction, and creating a supportive learning environment
- SEN Policy Leadership: Spearhead strategic development of the school's SEN provision, overseeing day-to-day SEN policy operation and raising pupil achievement
- Collaborative Approach: Work with teachers, coordinators, faculty leaders, and external agencies to ensure equal importance and high expectations for all pupils
- Staff Professional Growth: Guide staff professional development, offering guidance and INSET provision to improve responses to pupils with SEN
- Functional Skills Development: Support core subject functional skills for secondary learners to achieve positive learning outcomes
- Data Interpretation: Analyze specialist assessment data to inform practice and develop systems for identifying and reviewing pupils' SEND
- Parent-Teacher Partnership: Establish strong parent-school partnerships to maximize available resources.
SEN Teacher
GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted diverse, targeted instruction and assessments across Primary and Secondary levels, collaborating with external specialists to support learners' needs
- Differentiated Teaching: Planned lessons for diverse learners, adapting curriculum, environment, and provisions
- Progress Monitoring: Assessed and adjusted classroom provision and curriculum alignment to learner needs
- Collaborative Approach: Worked with external therapists and specialists to address individual learner requirements
- Policy Adherence: Ensured compliance with School SEND and Inclusion policies, fostering an inclusive framework
- IEP Development: Developed Individualized Education Plans tailored to learners' specific needs
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintained open communication with the school community and relevant stakeholders
- Multi-Role Collaboration: Collaborated with Subject Teachers, Head of Year, and Learning Support Assistants
- Progress Reporting: Monitored, reported, and discussed intervention progress and provisions with relevant stakeholders
- Pedagogical Enhancement: Suggested teaching techniques, methodologies, and interventions to support learners
- Leadership Contribution: Collaborated with Heads of Departments/Mentors to enhance student well-being, academic success, and behavior management.
Academic Coordinator
Royal Academy, Bloomington Academy
- 09.2016
- Supported management by coordinating academic functions, communication, recruitment, and document control
- Collaborated with finance teams, departments, and employers for fund allocation
- Assisted during ministry and government inspections, managing required documentation
- Managed teacher hiring, orientation, and performance evaluation
- Processed payroll, leave, and staff attendance management
- Coordinated parent meetings, open house events, and circular announcements
- Assisted in performance evaluation, reporting, and staff development
- Maintained records and document control for confidential matters.
Coordinator - Academics/HR
European International College
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Ensured UAE law compliance, managed accounts, and coordinated staff recruitment and orientation
- Implemented UAE law-compliant Policies & Procedures
- Managed employee salaries, benefits, and end-of-service entitlements
- Oversaw end-to-end staff recruitment
- Organized internal and external staff training
- Managed medical insurance, visa processes, and employee issues
- Ensured daily operations, fire safety, and first aid compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Himalayan University
Bachelor of Education - Special Educational Needs -
European International University
Paris, FranceDiploma in Special Educational Needs (KHDA approved) -
Master of Business Administration -
Manipal University
CACHE Level 3 SEN Coordination in Early Years - KHDA attested -
Diploma in Education and Training Level 5 -
International award in SEN Coordination iSENCO Level 7 PG Cert -
UK Middlesex University
Skills
- Staff Management
- Updating Stakeholders
- Continuous Improvement
- Time Management
- Team building
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Development and Training
- Administrative Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
Professional Development Certifications
- Self-Evaluation and Improvement on UAE Inspection for Leaders and Teachers
- Outstanding Inclusion
- Wellbeing in schools
- Teaching Maths during Hybrid Learning
- Gifted and Talented Education
- Teaching Children with Visual Impairment
- Enabling communication in Early Childhood
- Promoting SEND/Inclusion for International Schools - Educare - Tes for International Schools
- Teaching Young Learners online - British Council
- CACHE award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator - UK
- UK SEND Code of Practice 2015 (0 to 25 Years age)
- Registered Behaviour Technician - Autism Awareness Foundation, USA
Certification
· Teaching and supporting learners with SEND.
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
· Child Protection and Safeguarding in International Schools
· Promoting SEND/Inclusion for International Schools.
· Teaching Young Learners online.
CACHE Special Educational Needs Coordinator
· Wellbeing in schools.
· Teaching Maths during Hybrid Learning.
· Gifted and Talented Education.
· Teaching Children with Visual Impairment.
· Enabling communication in Early Childhood.
· Art and Music therapy for children with SEND.
· Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood.SEND Code of Practice 2015 (0 to 25 Years age).
Registered Behaviour Technician.
Timeline
SEN Teacher
GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai
09.2018 - 08.2021
Coordinator - Academics/HR
European International College
08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Himalayan University
Bachelor of Education - Special Educational Needs -
European International University
Diploma in Special Educational Needs (KHDA approved) -
Master of Business Administration -
Manipal University
CACHE Level 3 SEN Coordination in Early Years - KHDA attested -
Diploma in Education and Training Level 5 -
International award in SEN Coordination iSENCO Level 7 PG Cert -
UK Middlesex University
SEN Coordinator/Lead SEN Teacher
Scholars International Academy
Academic Coordinator
Royal Academy, Bloomington Academy
- 09.2016
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