Dahir Hassan
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher with a strong focus on meeting the individual needs of students. Skilled in designing and implementing hands-on lessons for diverse learning styles. Collaborative and empathetic, adept at working with teachers, parents, and specialists to ensure students' educational needs are met effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper Elementary School Math Special Education Teacher
DC Scholars Public Charter School
08.2020 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Middle School Science Teacher
Democracy Prep Public Charter School
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoted excellent student-teacher interaction.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Incorporated educational and entertaining experiments to engage students’ interests and imagination
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Conferred with parents to discuss grades and classroom performance issues.
- Championed school-wide environmental initiatives such as recycling programs, inspiring both students and staff members to take greater responsibility for their environmental impact.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Effectively utilized all technological resources, providing enhanced lessons by expanding the boundaries of the classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2017
Skills
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Mathematics intervention
- Small group instruction
- Individual education plans
Timeline
Upper Elementary School Math Special Education Teacher
DC Scholars Public Charter School
08.2020 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Democracy Prep Public Charter School
08.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
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