Shylet Rateiwa
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Empathetic Shadow Teacher skilled in creating supportive learning environment for students with special educational needs. Successfully implemented tailored teaching strategies, fostering significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance. Known for building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to ensure cohesive educational support.
Seasoned in special education with focus on children requiring additional support. Known for creating inclusive and supportive learning environment which promote academic and social growth. Utilizing unique skill set in behaviour management, individual learning plans and collaboration to provide targeted assistance for students. Driven to deliver high quality service and consistent results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Shadow teacher
Happy Moments Nursery
Harare, zimbabwe
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing towards policy making and curriculum development.
- Tailored teaching techniques to pupil's individual learning styles, maximizing knowledge retention rates.
- Encouraged positive behaviour amongst students through reward systems and reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex concepts with visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Maintained neat and organized classroom to foster conducive learning environment.
- Worked closely with other shadow teachers to share best practices, improving overall teaching quality across school.
- Introduced technology into lessons where appropriate enhancing modern skillsets among pupils.
- Administered first aid when necessary ensuring student safety at all times.
- Assisted lead teachers in classroom management tasks, maintaining focused and disciplined learning atmosphere.
- Conducted regular assessments on pupil progress documenting results for reference during parent-teacher conferences.
- Observed students behaviour, noting any significant changes or issues for further attention from specialists.
- Improved student engagement for enhanced academic performance by implementing creative teaching methods.
- Encouraged students to develop self-confidence and independence and reach individual potential.
- Safeguarded students by monitoring activities and lunch breaks.
- Provided compassionate support through effective communication and attentive listening to aid pupil wellbeing and comfort.
- Maintained continued knowledge of special education best practices and improvements through regular training programs.
- Explained and illustrated concepts in different ways to promote understanding.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies for optimized learning environment.
- Able to manage up to 20 kids in classroom
Home teaching assistant
Western Family
Abu Dhabi
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Improved student engagement by utilizing interactive learning techniques.
- Helped kids through zoom meetings since it was corvid virus time.
- Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
- Able to lead a group pf up to 25 kids in classrom
Education
High School Diploma - High School Education
Zengeza 4 High School
Harare,Zimbabwe 01.2009 - 11.2012
Associate of Arts - Applied Behaviour Analysis-ABA
National Academy Information Systems
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 04.2025 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Training Diploma in Special Needs -Sen
National Academy Information System
Dubai ,United Arab Emirates 04.2025 -
International Behaviour Therapist
National Academy Information Systems
Dubai,United Arab Emirates 04.2025 -
Diploma - Diploma in Early Childhood Developments Studies
Zimbabwe Early childhood Development &Development. ZECHIDEF
Harare ,Zimbabwe 06.2014 - 12.2015
Skills
- Early years education expertise
- Developing trust relationships
- Dyslexia support techniques
- Child safety protocols
- Learning disability accommodation
- Assistive technology use
- Respectful engagement
- Behavior disorder management
- Individual learning plans development
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
Travelling
cooking/baking
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Applied Behaviour Analysis-ABA
National Academy Information Systems
04.2025 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Training Diploma in Special Needs -Sen
National Academy Information System
04.2025 -
International Behaviour Therapist
National Academy Information Systems
04.2025 -
Shadow teacher
Happy Moments Nursery
01.2023 - 07.2024
Home teaching assistant
Western Family
03.2020 - 06.2021
Diploma - Diploma in Early Childhood Developments Studies
Zimbabwe Early childhood Development &Development. ZECHIDEF
06.2014 - 12.2015
High School Diploma - High School Education
Zengeza 4 High School
01.2009 - 11.2012
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