Special Needs Class Teacher

• Feb 2018 - Present

PYP English Support Teacher & Special Needs Assessor

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2017

• Design, implement and document weekly lesson plans to reflect the diverse learning styles and academic abilities of all students • Identify student learning needs through interviews, diagnostic tasks, running records, observations, student-led conferences, formative and summative assessments and then lastly come up with action plans • Prepare curriculum materials in accordance with the PYP scope and sequence • Create an effective classroom environment that motivates, celebrates, and reflects student learning according to PYP guidelines • Prepare and provide appropriate assessment tools and strategies, and evaluate students’ progress on a regular basis together with providing constructive feedback to students and parents • Conduct training sessions and workshops for teachers and parents • Provide in-class support for students with special needs (one-to-one/ group support) • Create support report cards for students with learning difficulties • Identify students showing signs of learning disabilities and/or emotional, social and physical problems • Assess and diagnose learning difficulties and develop a list of recommendations • Formulate individual education plans (IEP) goals and objectives • Collaborate with grade-level teachers to create, plan, modify and reflect on the unit of inquiry (UOI) • Attend professional development meetings on a weekly basis Show less

KG English Teacher

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

• Plan an English Language Arts curriculum that meets common core standards as well as prepare teaching materials and lesson plans on a weekly basis • Assess students’ academic performance, behavior, social and emotional development and physical health and document their progress throughout the year • Work alongside the Arabic homeroom teacher to lead students through creative play and hands-on activities • Manage student behavior and maintain an open line of communication with parents • Plan and attend various field trips for students that connect with the relevant them Show less