Sonal Grace
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dedicated Learning Support Assistant with a Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education and one academic year of experience at GEMS Legacy School, Dubai. Supported students with diverse learning needs through individualized assistance and structured classroom support. Used ABA strategies to support positive behaviour.
Holds Master’s degree in Medical Biochemistry, with strong academic knowledge and experience in student mentoring and classroom support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4037
4037
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Learning Support Assistant
GEMS Legacy School, Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2025.09 - 2026.03
- Provided one to one support to Grade 4 student.
- Supported student in completing classwork, maintaining focus, and participating in learning activities.
- Used positive behaviour strategies to support classroom behaviour and engagement.
- Encouraged student's social interaction, confidence and independence in classroom.
Lecturer in Biochemistry
Acharya Institute Of Allied Health Sciences
Bangalore, India
2022.03 - 2023.10
- Mentored groups of 427 students annually.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content. Coordinated laboratory experiments to test in-class theories.
- Monitored student progress towards learning targets, applied positive interventions and academic performance.
- Worked as Coordinator of IPR.
Education
Diploma - Training Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education
SEED Special Education Center
Dubai 2025.04 - 2025.10
Training - Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
National Academy
Dubai 2025.12 - 2026.01
Master of Science - Medical Biochemistry
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
India 2019.06 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Microbiology Botany
Yuvaraja's Autonomous College, University of Mysore
India 2016.03 - 2019.04
Higher Secondary Education - Physics Chemistry Math Biology
MIM PU College
IndiaSecondary School Education ICSE - General Studies
Notre Dame School
IndiaSkills
- Teaching and Curriculum Development
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Patience, empathy and active listening
- Student Mentorship and Advising
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Behaviour management and positive reinforcement
- Basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Record keeping and student progress tracking
Websites
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Kannada
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Elementary
Affiliations
- Journal reading
- Sketching
Accomplishments
Awarded Appreciation for Best Intern and Volunteer of the Year 2025 at SEED Special Education Center, Dubai.
Certification
- Universal Design for Learning & Remedial Intervention Strategies, Dubai (July 2025) - CPD accredited workshop conducted by SEED comprising total of 10 hours.
- AI and Google Tools in Education (Apr 2025) - Online Workshop on AI and Google Tools in Education conducted by DMG.
Internship
Special and Inclusive Support to Students of Determination at SEED Special Education Center, Dubai (Jul 2025-Aug 2025): Supported students with different learning needs through one-on-one assistance. Gained hands-on experience in managing tasks and keeping students engaged.
Research Publications
- Assessment of Ameliorative Effects of Choline on Neurodegeneration in Aluminium Chloride Induced
Alzheimer's Disease Rat Model
- Evaluation of neuroprotective role of benfotiamine in Alzheimer's disease model: A randomized control study
- Effect of Different Doses of Aluminium Chloride on Neuro degeneration in Hippocampus Region of the Rat Brain
- Neuroendocrine Crosstalk Between Sleep and Ovarian Function: Insights Into Hormonal Homeostasis
Timeline
Training - Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
National Academy
2025.12 - 2026.01
Learning Support Assistant
GEMS Legacy School, Dubai
2025.09 - 2026.03
Diploma - Training Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education
SEED Special Education Center
2025.04 - 2025.10
Lecturer in Biochemistry
Acharya Institute Of Allied Health Sciences
2022.03 - 2023.10
Master of Science - Medical Biochemistry
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
2019.06 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Microbiology Botany
Yuvaraja's Autonomous College, University of Mysore
2016.03 - 2019.04
Higher Secondary Education - Physics Chemistry Math Biology
MIM PU College
Secondary School Education ICSE - General Studies
Notre Dame School