Amena S. Iqbal
Teaneck,NJ
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SEND Special Educational Needs Teacher
SCHOOL OF RESEARCH SCIENCE (SRS) - US HIGH SCHOOL
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Deliver individualized and group instruction tailored to students with diverse learning needs across grades 9–12, following U.S. curriculum standards.
- Collaborate with general education teachers and school leadership to implement inclusive teaching practices and learning accommodations.
- Develop and monitored Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and maintained documentation to ensure compliance with student support services.
- Provide targeted interventions, facilitated student assessments, and supported academic, emotional, and behavioral growth.
- Coordinate with families, specialists, and school counselors to advocate for students' needs and ensure a holistic support system.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Director Of Guidance
PARADIGM THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintains updated records of students in their senior years and treats this information with confidentiality
- Supports the students in the registration for standardized exams and other benchmark tests
- Assists students in the process of applying to universities and streamlining their applications and document collection including preparing transcripts, recommendations, etc.
- Conducts individual and group guidance counseling to students
Teaching Paraprofessional Special Education/ Student Support Advisor
PARADIGM THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL
08.2020 - 01.2020
- Provide support to students suffering from mental health conditions
- Assist students with areas of academic work
- Completes all other duties as assigned by teacher/supervisor
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
- Conducts workshops geared to create a therapeutic rapport in the school
Teacher’s Assistant/Paraprofessional Special Education
YOUTH CONSULTATION SERVICE
12.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted students with areas of academic work
- Completed all other duties as assigned by teacher/supervisor
- Enforced school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior through developing a Social & Character Curriculum
Substitute Teacher
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Responsible for lesson planning and following school curriculum
- Responsible for overseeing pupil behavior in class and surrounding areas
- Maintained normal classroom routines and discipline within all given areas of duties
Preventive Case Planner
ARAB-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
12.2009 - 11.2010
- Evaluated and assessed the current family functioning including child safety and home safety, then formulated the service plan, goals and a treatment plan
- Counseled clients individually and as a family, focused on goals and tasks to improve family relationships, coping skills, life management and functioning
- Advocated for the family linking them to needed services in the community and followed up to monitor participation and progress
- Complied with the Administration for Children Services’ (ACS) requirements
Education
Master of Arts, LAC - School & Mental Health Counseling
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sociology
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Internet Applications
- Experienced in SPSS, PROMIS, CNNX, and Lotus Notes, PowerSchool
- Skilled in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom) for collaborative and remote instruction
- Familiar with IEP software platforms and student data management systems (eg, PowerSchool, EduPage, iSAMS)
- Competent in assistive technology tools (eg, Read & Write, SnapType, dictation software)
- Strong knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and differentiated instruction strategies
- Adept at creating inclusive classroom materials and accommodations for ELLs and students with diverse learning profiles
- Trained in behavior management tools and classroom positive behavior systems (PBIS)
Certification
- LAC: state certified School Counselor
- CPR/AED from American Heart Association
- NJ State Substitute Teacher Credential Licensed
- NY State Education Department training in “The Dignity for All Students Act”
- New York State of Family and Child Caring Agencies “Child Welfare & Policy Training”
- NY State Education Department training in “Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment”
- NY State Education Department training in “School Violence Prevention & Intervention”
- Multiple NJ State Certified Trainings received.
LANGUAGES
English, Urdu, Hindi
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Timeline
SEND Special Educational Needs Teacher
SCHOOL OF RESEARCH SCIENCE (SRS) - US HIGH SCHOOL
12.2022 - 07.2025
Director Of Guidance
PARADIGM THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL
01.2022 - 12.2022
Teaching Paraprofessional Special Education/ Student Support Advisor
PARADIGM THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL
08.2020 - 01.2020
Teacher’s Assistant/Paraprofessional Special Education
YOUTH CONSULTATION SERVICE
12.2018 - 08.2018
Substitute Teacher
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
08.2011 - 06.2015
Preventive Case Planner
ARAB-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
12.2009 - 11.2010
Master of Arts, LAC - School & Mental Health Counseling
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sociology
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
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