Abisola Oladimeji
3538 Willett Avenue, Bronx,New York
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Highbridge Advisory Council
The Bronx, NY
2018.01 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Early Childhood Teacher
Highbridge Advisory Council
The Bronx, NY
2014.05 - 2017.12
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Home Health Aide
Jewish Home Lifecare
The Bronx, NY
2013.09 - 2014.04
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
School Guidance Counselor
Epic International School
Nigeria
2011.01 - 2013.05
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Elementary School Teacher
Oruk Anam Local Government School
Nigeria
2009.11 - 2010.11
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood / Special Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Educational Guidance & Counselling/ Social Studies
Tai Solarin College of Education
07.2008
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School
07.2003
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development
- Trained in CPI
- Student counseling
- Classroom management
- Self-Motivated
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Highbridge Advisory Council
2018.01 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Highbridge Advisory Council
2014.05 - 2017.12
Home Health Aide
Jewish Home Lifecare
2013.09 - 2014.04
School Guidance Counselor
Epic International School
2011.01 - 2013.05
Elementary School Teacher
Oruk Anam Local Government School
2009.11 - 2010.11
Master of Arts - Early Childhood / Special Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Educational Guidance & Counselling/ Social Studies
Tai Solarin College of Education
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
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