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Mahwash Iftikharuddin

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced with individualized instruction and classroom management, ensuring students' unique needs are met. Utilizes adaptive teaching methods to foster inclusive learning environment. Strong understanding of behavior management and effective communication with students, parents, and staff.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Substitute Teacher

Odyssey Academy Webster
08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that targeted specific skill deficits while monitoring progress towards IEP goals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective intervention strategies for struggling learners.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent classroom routines and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors, facilitating group discussions, and providing one-on-one counseling when necessary.
  • Ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among all students.

Pre-K Teacher

Odyssey Academy Webster
08.2019 - 03.2024
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Optometrist Assistant

Master Eye Associates
06.2009 - 01.2012
  • Assisted with frame selection process, helping patients choose eyewear that best suited their lifestyle needs and preferences.
  • Improved patient experience by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing follow-up communications.
  • Contributed to a positive office environment by providing excellent customer service to patients both in-person and over the phone.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring that all equipment was properly sanitized between uses.
  • Promoted eye health education, providing informative materials to patients on proper eyewear care and maintenance.
  • Reduced wait times for appointments by efficiently managing daily schedule adjustments due to cancellations or rescheduling requests.
  • Ensured quality patient care by assisting optometrist with pre-testing, diagnostic testing, and contact lens fittings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2011

Skills

  • Empathy and patience
  • Classroom organization
  • Instructional planning
  • Emotional support
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Visual supports
  • Teaching strategies
  • Community inclusion
  • Data collection
  • Sensory integration
  • Lesson adaptation
  • IEP implementation
  • Classroom management
  • Collaborative teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
  • Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training - State-approved provider.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Texas Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Teacher Certification ( In Process)

Languages

Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education Substitute Teacher

Odyssey Academy Webster
08.2024 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

Odyssey Academy Webster
08.2019 - 03.2024

Optometrist Assistant

Master Eye Associates
06.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Houston

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