PONSIANA SAMILA
Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator and counselor with extensive experience at the Anderson Center for Autism, adept in ABA techniques and behavior management. Proven ability to enhance communication skills and promote safety through crisis intervention. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that empower individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTERNATIONAL FELLOW/ DSP
ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM
STAATGURG, NEW YORK
02.2024 - Current
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in building social relationships and communication skills.
- Proactively intervened to address antecedents and modified environments to prevent challenging behaviors.
- Utilized physical intervention techniques to maintain safety of individuals and others.
- Facilitated learning of life skills and academic goals for students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior support plans to promote functional communication and social interactions.
- Ensured safety and well-being of individuals through vigilant oversight.
- Conducted data entry and documentation regarding progress, challenges, health status, and learning outcomes.
TEACHER & SCHOOL COUNSELOR
KAHIMBA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
BUHIGWE, TANZANIA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated English language learning through engaging lesson plans and interactive activities.
- Provided guidance and counseling to students, addressing academic and personal challenges.
- Assessed student progress and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Encouraged critical thinking and effective communication skills among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to foster a positive classroom environment.
TEACHER
MKOZA SECONDARY SCHOOL
BUHIGWE, TANZANIA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered engaging English lessons to enhance student comprehension.
- Guided and counseled students in academic and personal development.
- Served as class teacher, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Taught environmental education to promote awareness and sustainability.
VOLUNTEER TEACHER - PART TIME
JANG'OMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL
ZANZIBAR, URBAN WEST
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Facilitated concentration and focus building for children with intellectual disabilities.
- Promoted self-help skills and awareness among children in care.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to enhance self-discipline.
- Encouraged participation in activities to foster social skills.
- Empowered children through motivation techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted head of department with additional assigned responsibilities.
TEACHER
BRITISH SCHOOL OF ZANZIBAR
KISAUNI, TANZANIA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Instructed students across all subjects to promote comprehensive learning experiences.
- Executed additional duties as assigned by director and head of school.
- Facilitated engaging classroom environments to foster student participation.
TEACHER
CANON ANDREA MWAKA SCHOOL
UZUNGUNI, TANZANIA
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Instructed inclusion classes, adapting techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with school principal on identifying learning disabilities and tailoring services for students.
- Facilitated focus and concentration in special needs children through structured classroom activities.
- Motivated students to actively participate and collaborate with peers during class projects.
- Executed additional responsibilities assigned by school principal and head of school.
SCHOOL MATRON & ASSISTANT TEACHER
JOHN MERLIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
MIYUJI-DODOMA, TANZANIA
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Facilitated student adjustment to new school environments through targeted support initiatives.
- Provided guidance and counseling for personal and family issues impacting academic performance.
- Assisted students in developing social skills while adapting to life away from home.
- Communicated with parents regularly regarding children's health and well-being updates.
- Accompanied students to medical appointments, ensuring appropriate care and attention.
- Managed domestic responsibilities within school environment, promoting cleanliness and order.
- Monitored daily routines, ensuring adherence to schedules for meals and hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with English teachers to enhance lesson delivery across multiple class levels.
CALL CENTER STAFF
HALOTEL
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Ensuring solving volume and quality, meeting the need of productivity Solving claims, reflections of customers in the process of using service.
- Making claims solution reports per day, month, quarter and year.
- Reporting to Head of Department insufficient issues that increase in the claim solution process.
- Monitoring and analyzing incoming calls capacity to system.
- Ensuring the operation (working environment, providing and canceling users and internal work).
- Participating in deep training courses of profession.
- Forecasting and planning personnel operating plan when problems arise.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
HALOTEL
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Manage internal orders at office by daily checking working place, meeting rooms and BoD's working area. Prepare full chairs and necessaries for meeting.
- Taking note and make weekly report about violation of staffs.
- Ensure full stationery for office following norm, daily and weekly report about the usage of stationery.
- Ensure enough water, electric for office and accommodation.
- Make financial clearance at the end of the month and get budget to buy stationery, water and electric.
- Directly work with and support regions following the job assignment to ensure full basic for working environment.
- Working with local authorities such as police district and immigration district to support the company.
- Arranging and coordinating recruitment process.
- Preparation of employment contracts for new staffs and renewal contracts.
- Providing support regarding disciplinary issues and preparation of charge letters.
- Providing administrative support and any other assistance required on the HR department.
- Perform other duties assigned by the managers.
REGIONAL VICE CHAIR PERSON (DODOMA)
MUTUAL GENERATION OF TANZANIA (MGT)
DODOMA , TANZANIA
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Providing social education and services to community majority through social media, seminars and workshop aiming at bringing social, cultural and economic development.
- Working with schools by conducting seminars to children concerning social aspects such as gender, health, patriotism, citizenship and other aspects concerned.
- Volunteering at Compassion International to provide training and Guidance to children in aspects of social, economic, spiritual and mental development.
- Visiting parents checking and help them to resolve issues that threaten the development of their children.
- Providing support to the community activities such as cleaning hospitals, streets and other governmental activities.
- Participating in capacity building on sexual productive skills and family planning.
PEER EDUCATOR/VOLUNTEER
RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Educating and training peer groups (youths) on determining and addressing the problems that affect them the most.
- Helping youths on determining their position and potentials in the society and the role they can play in the development.
- Working with other Organizations and schools on different aspects.
- Participating in social-community development activities such as cleanness, visiting hospitals and other governmental activities.
TRAINER
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL, DODOMA
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Work as a partner in children developing programs, providing opportunities that encourage health development in areas of physical, spiritual, social and economic.
- Involving in the lives of the children and families, checking and providing training to parents on how to establish safe and conducive environment for the development of their children.
- Conducting training to children every Saturday on different social aspect issues such as globalization, patriotism, health, gender and others.
TEACHER COUNSELOR
CAPITAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Teaching English to certificates and diploma level student teachers.
- Preparing exercises, tests, and exams to be filled in the continuous assessment form of students.
- Conducting the weekly activities of the college.
- Guiding and counseling students when they need the service.
- Work as the discipline teacher to ensure the good conduct of students and provide punishment when needed.
- Perform other duties assigned by the principle.
Education
Bachelor Degree of Education in Guidance And Counseling - Education in Guidance And Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
DODOMA, TANZANIA07-2015
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
DAKAWA HIGH SCHOOL
MOROGORO, TANZANIA02.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
KIBAKWE PRIMARY SCHOOL
MPWAPWA, DODOMA, TANZANIA10.2009
Certificate of Primary Education -
KIBWAKWE PRIMARY SCHOOL
MPWAPWA, DODOMA, TANZANIA10.2005
Skills
- ABA techniques
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Data documentation
- Communication strategies
- Health and safety
Certification
- SCIP-R instructor
Languages
ENGLISH
Full Professional
SWAHILI
Full Professional
Timeline
INTERNATIONAL FELLOW/ DSP
ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM
02.2024 - Current
TEACHER & SCHOOL COUNSELOR
KAHIMBA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
07.2023 - 01.2024
TEACHER
MKOZA SECONDARY SCHOOL
07.2022 - 07.2023
VOLUNTEER TEACHER - PART TIME
JANG'OMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2022 - 06.2022
TEACHER
BRITISH SCHOOL OF ZANZIBAR
09.2021 - 01.2022
TEACHER
CANON ANDREA MWAKA SCHOOL
01.2021 - 09.2021
SCHOOL MATRON & ASSISTANT TEACHER
JOHN MERLIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2018 - 12.2020
CALL CENTER STAFF
HALOTEL
01.2017 - 07.2017
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
HALOTEL
09.2015 - 01.2017
TEACHER COUNSELOR
CAPITAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
07.2014 - 09.2015
REGIONAL VICE CHAIR PERSON (DODOMA)
MUTUAL GENERATION OF TANZANIA (MGT)
01.2012 - 12.2016
PEER EDUCATOR/VOLUNTEER
RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
01.2012 - 12.2015
TRAINER
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL, DODOMA
01.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor Degree of Education in Guidance And Counseling - Education in Guidance And Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
DAKAWA HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
KIBAKWE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Certificate of Primary Education -
KIBWAKWE PRIMARY SCHOOL
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