BANUSRI NANDA KUMAR
Pensacola,USA
Summary
Special Educator with extensive experience at Beulah Middle School, specializing in IEP development and differentiated instruction. Demonstrated success in improving student learning outcomes through effective behavior management and collaborative teaching strategies. Dedicated to creating inclusive environments that address the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Special Educator (Gr 6-8)
Beulah Middle School
Pensacola, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with exceptionalities, identifying specific services, accommodations, and goals.
- Provide ongoing consultation with students on a weekly and monthly basis to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Regularly evaluate student progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions and modify instructional approaches accordingly.
- Design and deliver differentiated lesson plans aligned with state standards, incorporating modifications, chunking, and scaffolding to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues during Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze student data, share expertise, and create strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Create and maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes the success of students with exceptionalities.
- Track and document student performance and behaviour, adjusting classroom management strategies to support student success.
- Participate in district-wide training and conferences to stay informed about current research, emerging educational technologies, and best practices in teaching students with exceptionalities.
- Ensure compliance with state and district mandates while maintaining high standards of instructional practice.
ASD (SC) K-5
Prine Elementary School
Bradenton, USA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Analyse the current level of the student and create IEP based on the need of the students.
- Collaborate with other educators to modify standard curriculum as required for special needs students.
- Conduct student assessment to determine their learning style and design worksheet and activities based on the results.
- Develop lesson plans which supports to achieve the goals set for the students.
- Enhance students learning by optimizing instructional approaches and innovation activities.
- Design visual schedule to help students understand their daily schedule and rotations.
- Maintain and create a positive and safe environment that facilitates learning and maintain order.
- Keep students on task with positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintain student records and required documents.
- Attend training and workshop to enhance teaching skills and stay up-to-date on SPED best practices and laws.
Special Educator (Inclusion)
S.R.N.M Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
Chennai, India
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans.
- Liaised with parents to discuss program Expectation, Program activities and their child's progress.
- Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
- Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress.
- Collaborate with the general education teacher in adapting the curriculum, providing appropriate modifications, ensuring the implementation of modifications, and assessing overall progress of the child.
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
- Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counsellors, and administrators.
- Ensure that each student achieves his or her fullest potential.
- Attend staff meetings along with educational conference and workshops.
Special Educator (KG)
Alpha CBSE School
Chennai, India
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
- Assess student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Apply various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Establish and maintaining student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
- Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, behaviour modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Nursery Teacher
Kidzee International Preschool
Chennai, India
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Observe, analyse and provide materials appropriate for the child's sensitive periods of learning.
- Plan and implement activities such as songs, storytelling, simple painting, drawing and handicrafts to motivate children.
- Organize recreational activities and guide children to participate in activities like games & competitions.
- Ensure equipment and the facilities are clean, well maintained and safe at all times.
- Guide children to have nutritious snacks and lunches.
- Inculcate habits in children like washing their hands before and after eating snacks and proper toiletry habits.
- Implement development plan based on the observation by monitoring children's behaviour.
- Understand and listen to a child including interpreting words and actions to follow their interests and needs.
- Educate children to take care of personal belongings.
- Assist children to arrange toys & books in proper manner.
- Take immediate necessary actions during Accidents & Emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor's - Special Education (Intellectual Disability)
Tamilnadu Open University
Chennai, India01.2018
Master's - Business Administration
University of Madras
Chennai, India01.2012
Master's - Commerce
University of Madras
Chennai, India01.2007
Bachelor's - Corporate Secretary ship
Valliammal College For Women
Chennai, India01.2005
Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education
BSS (Bharat Sevak Semaj
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- IEP development and curriculum modification
- Differentiated instruction and adaptive learning
- Student assessment and data analysis
- Behavior management and positive reinforcement
- Classroom management and emotional support
- Parent-teacher collaboration and student counseling
- Social skills training and inclusion strategies
- Collaborative teaching and functional behavior assessment
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Y8262806
- Passport Issue Date: 02/15/2024
- Passport Expiry Date: 02/14/34
- Date of Birth: 09/05/84
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Certification
Exchange Teacher Certificate in Florida Statutes - Grades PK-12
Accomplishments
Received Best Teacher Appreciation from Centre Head, KIDZEE.
Timeline
Special Educator (Gr 6-8)
Beulah Middle School
08.2024 - Current
ASD (SC) K-5
Prine Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Special Educator (Inclusion)
S.R.N.M Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
05.2021 - 08.2022
Special Educator (KG)
Alpha CBSE School
06.2019 - 04.2021
Nursery Teacher
Kidzee International Preschool
07.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor's - Special Education (Intellectual Disability)
Tamilnadu Open University
Master's - Business Administration
University of Madras
Master's - Commerce
University of Madras
Bachelor's - Corporate Secretary ship
Valliammal College For Women
Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education
BSS (Bharat Sevak Semaj