Mervet Mashhour
Cicero
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Emirates private school
Abu Dhabi
10.2016 - 07.2025
- -Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs
- -Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
- -Develop Individualized Education Programs for each student
- -Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
- -Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- -Implement, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
- -Update Report throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
- -Discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
- -Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- -Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school
- 17 years 11 months
Head Environment, Health and Safety specialist (Compliance Officer)
Emirates private school
Abu Dhabi
08.2018 - 06.2023
- -Develop safety policies and procedures
- -Organize team meetings, solve safety issues
- -Coordinate audits, and inspections
- -Track corrective actions and incident data
- -Review important safety documents, and many other duties that require a high degree of attention to detail.
- -Overseeing and coordinating waste disposal, refuse collection and recycling activities in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
- 4 years 11 months
Geography and Social Studies Teacher
Emirates private school
Abu Dhabi
09.2007 - 10.2016
- Highschool Teacher
- 9 years 2 months
Geography Teacher
Al Falah private School
Abu Dhabi
09.1997 - 03.1999
- High School Geography Teacher
- 1 year 7 months
Education
Master's degree - Special Education and Teaching
United Arab Emirates University
United Arab Emirates12.2016
Bachelor of Education - Geography
Zagazig University
Egypt05.1992
Educational Diploma - Education
Zagazig University
EgyptSkills
- Public Safety
- Fire Safety
- Fire Protection
- Individualized education programs
- Student assessment
- Data tracking
- Performance evaluation
- Collaboration with parents
- Classroom management
- Team leadership
- Behavior management
- Communication skills
- Professional development
- Student support
- Skills development
- Learning style assessments
Certification
- IELTS Academic
- HABC Essentials of Fire Safety
- IOSH School Safety and risk assessment
- Emergency Evacuation-OMCT Cert
- Teacher License, Career And Technical Education
Languages
Arabic (Native or Bilingual), English (Full Professional)
Awards
- Design and implementation of Emirati Heritage exhibitions
- Emirates Private School - 2016., Emirates Private School - 2015., Ministry of Cultures, youth & Community Development - 2013., Abu Dhabi Education Council - 2011., Ministry of Cultures, youth & Community Development - 2009., Abu Dhabi Education Council - 2008.
- Took ownership of the School Safety File and license and was awarded A grade 2018 and 2020
Languages
Arabic
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Syracuse City School District
08.2023 - Current
Head Environment, Health and Safety specialist (Compliance Officer)
Emirates private school
08.2018 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Emirates private school
10.2016 - 07.2025
Geography and Social Studies Teacher
Emirates private school
09.2007 - 10.2016
Geography Teacher
Al Falah private School
09.1997 - 03.1999
Master's degree - Special Education and Teaching
United Arab Emirates University
Bachelor of Education - Geography
Zagazig University
Educational Diploma - Education
Zagazig University
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