Dunya Hamdan
Florissant,MO
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate educator adept at incorporating each student’s unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate them and meet their auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic needs. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with colleagues to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Early SPED Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2022 - Current
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
Teacher Assistant
Hazelwood School District
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted Special Education teacher with instruction in a Self-Contained classroom.
- Supported teacher evaluations by gathering data on student progress through formative assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Special Education
St Charles Community College
City Of Saint Peters, MO12.2024
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of autism
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Certified Level 1 Google Educator
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Worked with over 100 special education and typical functioning students from a Pre- Kindergarten level to a grade 5 level over the course of 5 years. Event organizer and leader for the North County Special Olympics for 3 years ina row.
Skills
Bulletin Board Extraordinaire, Leadership, Time management, Conflict resolution, Adaptability, Culture competence.
Timeline
Long Term Early SPED Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher Assistant
Hazelwood School District
01.2019 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Special Education
St Charles Community College