Maisa dumadi
Bogota,New Jersey
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with experience supporting students with special needs. I adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs while creating a safe and engaging classroom. I enjoy working with others to help students have positive and meaningful learning experiences. Ive worked with kids from the ages of 3 to the ages of 15
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Teacher
ICPC Paterson Nj
Paterson, New Jersey
03.2025 - Current
- I teach a group of special needs kids every weekend, I teach them Arabic letters, and we sing songs, and I teach them religious things along with the help of my coworkers
- I maintain a schedule, making sure there aren't any changes to it
- I've adapted to the students needs, having various things to give to the kids once they get overstimulated, etc.
- Ive attented professional workshops, and planned the lesson plans appropriately keeping the students needs in mind
Teacher
Bergen County Islamic Center
Hackensack, New Jersey
10.2024 - 02.2025
- taught students material through lesson plans ive made
- Organized educational events and activities to bring together students
- I maintained a safe environment for everyone
Teacher's Assistant
ICPC Paterson Nj
Paterson, New Jersey
01.2023 - 09.2024
- I helped teachers in their classrooms and lesson plans
- I supported students as they were being taught, making sure they were learning to the best of their abilities
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and updates.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and understanding.
College Intern
William Paterson University
Princeton, New Jersey
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked for a month in the Aspiring Educators program, worked with summer camp kids for the month
- Maintained a good relationship with the other teachers and kids
- I was able to identify the needs of the kids
Education
High School Diploma -
Noble Leadership Academy
Fair Lawn, NJ06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - English
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Special education techniques
- Team collaboration
- Child development understanding
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Educational support
- Individual instruction
- Sensory integration
- Teacher assistance
- Social skills training
- Educational assistance
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Needs Teacher
ICPC Paterson Nj
03.2025 - Current
Teacher
Bergen County Islamic Center
10.2024 - 02.2025
College Intern
William Paterson University
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher's Assistant
ICPC Paterson Nj
01.2023 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Noble Leadership Academy
Some College (No Degree) - English
Montclair State University