Dorrine Manyara
Portsmouth,Kenya
Summary
A skilled Special Needs Educator in developing personalized education plans for students with diverse needs while creating inclusive learning environments that foster the overall growth and development of the students. Years Of Experience: 4 Years Grade: Elementary
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
Cradock Elementary
08.2025 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting strategies as needed.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATOR
TEMBO COURT BEADOM SCHOOL
06.2021 - Current
- Develop customized Individualized Education Programs for students with diverse learning needs including intellectual, emotional and physical disabilities.
- Provide one on one instruction for students with autism, ADHD, speech impairment, hearing impairment and learning disabilities.
- Implement Individualized Education Programs, assess the students performance and track their progress.
- Integrate technology, field trips and hands on activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Create a multicultural and inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity.
- Coordinate with parents to set goals and provide regular feedback on the students' progress and areas of improvement.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams in the growth and development of the students.
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATOR
STEM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Identified students' needs and developed Individualized education programs for students with exceptionalities.
- Provided one on one instruction for students with autism, ADHD, speech impairment, hearing impairment, dyslexia among other exceptionalities.
- Successfully supported students in mainstream classrooms through coteaching and adaptive strategies.
- Developed lesson plans that capture diverse learning methods to cater for the different needs of the students.
- Collaborated with subject teachers to modify the curriculum in support of the students' needs through differentiated approach of learning.
- Integrated technology to create interactive, friendly and playful learning environment for the students.
- Monitored and assessed the students progress in relation to their IEP through out the school year.
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATOR
DAGORETTI SPECIAL SCHOOL
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Created Individualized education programs for the students that cater for their individual needs.
- Developed creative and engaging sign language lesson plans for students with hearing impairments.
- Fostered a supportive and encouraging learning environment that motivated students to develop a love for sign language.
- Provided individualized instructions to students resulting to about 50% improvement in their performance.
- Assessed students performance and kept track of their progress.
- Collaborated with families and support staff for the wholistic growth of the students.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education
Kenyatta University
01.2022
Certificate in - Kenyan Sign Language
Kenya Institute of Special Education
01.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Kanjalu Girls Secondary School
01.2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Chogoria Girls Primary School
01.2008
Skills
- Special education needs
- Classroom management
- Technology-Enhanced learning proficient
- Curriculum and instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Individual education plans - IEPs
- Team collaboration
LANGUAGES
English: C2 Proficient
Swahili: C2 Proficient
Kenyan sign language: C2 Proficient
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATOR
TEMBO COURT BEADOM SCHOOL
06.2021 - Current
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATOR
STEM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2019 - 05.2021
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATOR
DAGORETTI SPECIAL SCHOOL
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education
Kenyatta University
Certificate in - Kenyan Sign Language
Kenya Institute of Special Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Kanjalu Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Chogoria Girls Primary School