ANUJA SREEJITH
Kerala, India
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 10 years of experience, currently serving as Principal and Lead Special Educator at Marion Play Home Special School for Differently Abled Children. Strengths include developing strategic learning plans tailored to individual student needs, advocating for students, and fostering collaboration between special educators, parents, multidisciplinary team, and support services. Notably improved student outcomes by implementing innovative teaching strategies and inclusive educational practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Person for Curriculum Development
State Council of Educational Research and Training
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
06.2022 - Current
- Actively participate in committees related to special education curriculum development.
- Develop educational materials tailored to the needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Research new instructional strategies or technologies that may benefit students with disabilities.
- Review data collected from various sources to assess effectiveness of interventions being used with students.
- Develop transition plans for students moving from one grade level or school setting to another.
- Assisted in the development of EPICC tool (Evaluation Program for Intellectually Challenged Children)
Principal / Lead Special Educator
Marion Play Home Special School
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
06.2020 - Current
- Supervise the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all aspects of special education programming including assessments, instruction, transition planning.
- Provide guidance to special education staff in order to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct regular meetings with special education teachers, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders to discuss student progress and develop effective intervention strategies.
- Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team when determining appropriate placements or accommodations for students requiring those types of supports.
- Organize field trips, guest speakers, cultural events, and other activities designed to enhance classroom lessons and promote social skills development among students with disabilities.
- Ensure that all records pertaining to special education are kept up-to-date and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with budget preparation for each academic year.
- Attend conferences and workshops related to current trends in special education law and policy.
Special Education Teacher
Marion Play Home Special School
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Incorporated visual aids into lessons to enhance understanding of content material.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Chief Physiotherapist
Marion Play Home Special School
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
05.2009 - 03.2013
- Team Leader for setting up a full-fledged Department of Physiotherapy at the institution
- Provided tailored and specialised clinical support to differently-abled children (autism, intellectual and learning disability, cerebral palsy)
- Recommends special assistive technology equipment such as standing frames, walkers, wheelchairs, splints and low-cost self-care aids.
- Improved patients' range of motion and assisted in muscle re-education and strengthening through techniques including manual and electrotherapy.
- Performs individual and interdisciplinary assessments (Quantitative and Qualitative) to evaluate paedriatic developmental status
- Utilised highly developed therapeutic handling skills to support system management and patient rehabilitation.
- Liaised with other health professionals, including Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist, to provide a multidisciplinary, holistic care plan to improve paediatric health.
- Progress monitoring every 3 months
- Carries out proper documentation
- Educated families regarding home treatment strategies, exercises and diet through parent awareness workshops
- As the Department in-charge physiotherapist, oversee the work of coworkers
- Plan manpower allocation based on needs
- Conduct training sessions on current trends in Physiotherapy for professionals in the field
- Kept up with physiotherapy developments by attending relevant courses and maintaining updated personal portfolio for annual review.
Chief Physiotherapist
Vanchinad Hospitals
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
07.2001 - 05.2006
- Carried out direct plan care through evaluation of patient health
- Performed diagnostic tests particular to Physiotherapy and interpreted the results
- Implemented treatment plans which included functional movement re-education, muscle strengthening and re-education, therapeutic exercise, gait training, ADL training, transfer training, electrotherapy, etc.
- Recommendations for wheelchairs, walkers, and other assistive devices pertaining to health improvement
- Supervised and provided on-the-job training to assistants
- Assessed and customized goals and delivered intervention to paediatric and adult patients in ICU and out-patient departments
- Retrained patients to walk and use devices such as walking frames, crutches and wheelchairs to improve mobility.
Senior Physiotherapist
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
11.1999 - 03.2001
- Contributed to the delivery of robust therapy service in clinical areas such as ICU, surgery, elderly care and general medicine.
- Managed several patients per month with highly complex needs, improving patient conditions and well-being.
- Used high-quality neuromusculoskeletal assessment skills to develop evidence based and highly effective treatment and management plans.
- Trained and mentored junior physiotherapists in daily tasks to improve knowledge of company procedures and maintain high level of standard.
- Created and implemented individualised treatment plans, reviewing progress daily and updating when needed.
- Provided clinical leadership, undertaking quality improvement projects and service development for improved patient care.
- Took active role in running busy service day-to-day and participated in on-call work to offer round-the-clock coverage.
- Worked across variety of clinical areas, providing highly specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and advice for range of complex conditions.
Physiotherapist
Medical Trust Hospital
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
07.1999 - 10.1999
- Assisted in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery (ward and ICU), Cardiology, Nephrology, Critical Care Unit, Respiratory Care Unit, Medical ICU and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Applied practices in safe clinical and non-clinical manual handling.
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures.
- Assessed and documented reports on patients' health and wellbeing.
Physiotherapist
Nedumchalil Trust Hospital
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
03.1999 - 06.1999
- Assisted patients in correctly carrying out their physical therapy routines.
- Improved patients' range of motion and assisted in muscle re-education and strengthening through physical therapy exercises.
- Regularly monitored and assessed patients' progress, communicating causes for concern with senior staff.
- Supported department faculty with administrative duties, as well as curriculum and research needs.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Indira Gandhi Open University
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India06-2024
Bachelor of Education - Special Education
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India2015
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Physiotherapy
Andhra Pradesh, India2008
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Kerala University
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Institute of Health Sciences Physiotherapy College
Karnataka, India1999
Skills
- Leadership Quality
- Administrative Capacity
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiastic problem-solver
- Data-driven decision-making
- Public Speaking
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- University Rank holder for Bachelor of Education in Special Education Course
- 1st Rank holder in the fourth, fifth and sixth semester university exams of the Bachelor in Physiotherapy Course
- Secured Smt. Saraswathi Bhandari Gold Medal for Overall Achievement in Bachelor of Physiotherapy Course
Certification
- Registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India as Special Educator (RCI Reg.No. : A62324)
- Registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC Reg.No. : PH71678)
- Registered with the Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP Reg.No. : L-11371)
- Member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Affiliations
- SEMINAR ON RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN DISABILITY REHABILITATION, Rehabilitation Council of India | 2022
- NATIONAL WEBINAR ON RESEARCH IN DISABILITY REHABILITATION, National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) | 2022
- SEMINAR ON UNDERSTANDING INCLUSION OF PERSON WITH DISABILITIES IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME, Rehabilitation Council of India | 2022
- TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR THE TEACHERS OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND BUDS SCHOOLS FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGED, State Institute for the Mentally Challenged | 2019
- NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CURRENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN THE FIELD OF DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH, Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Government of India | 2018
- ZONAL LEVEL CRE TRAINING ON SKILLING OF PERSONS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES, National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) | 2018
- WORKSHOP ON ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF SPASTICITY IN NEUROMOTOR DISORDERS - BY G.LOGANATHAN, National Institute of Speech and Hearing | 2018
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Tamil
Limited
Timeline
Resource Person for Curriculum Development
State Council of Educational Research and Training
06.2022 - Current
Principal / Lead Special Educator
Marion Play Home Special School
06.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Marion Play Home Special School
06.2015 - 06.2020
Chief Physiotherapist
Marion Play Home Special School
05.2009 - 03.2013
Chief Physiotherapist
Vanchinad Hospitals
07.2001 - 05.2006
Senior Physiotherapist
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
11.1999 - 03.2001
Physiotherapist
Medical Trust Hospital
07.1999 - 10.1999
Physiotherapist
Nedumchalil Trust Hospital
03.1999 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Social Work
Indira Gandhi Open University
Bachelor of Education - Special Education
Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Physiotherapy
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Kerala University
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Institute of Health Sciences Physiotherapy College
- Registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India as Special Educator (RCI Reg.No. : A62324)
- Registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC Reg.No. : PH71678)
- Registered with the Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP Reg.No. : L-11371)
- Member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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