Naeema Abdur-Rahman Surin
Allentown,PA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Summit Public Schools
Seattle, WA
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Case-managed between 23-32 students.
- By mid-year, 63-72% of my students were approaching grade-level expectations.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to
colleagues on applied behavior analysis. - Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort,
encouragement, and positive reinforcement. - Designed and implemented point systems to encourage positive
behavior. - Coordinated special education students' and teacher assistants'
schedules with master schedule. - Partnered with general education teachers across academic
departments to support learners in meeting grade-level standards. - Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students in maintaining progress levels by
designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for
improvement. - Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
English Teacher
Al-Arqam Academy For Girls
Doha, Qatar
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Tailored and implemented lesson plans to meet learners' needs while covering required course topics.
- Assisted 83% of students in approaching or meeting grade-level
expectations. - Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supported individual student skill development in alignment with
personal and academic goals. - Identified gifted students per class and provided coursework to meet their needs.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Coordinated theatrical activities to encourage creativity and interest in reading.
- Led diverse after-school activities to engage students in self-identity and desire for learning.
Childcare Provider
Rising High Day Care Inc
Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Cared for children ages new born to 13 years of age in a nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly groups.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY01.2015
Skills
- Special Education
- Child Development
- Student Support
- Emotional Disorders
- Cultural Awareness
- Administrative Coordination
- Parent Relationship Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Training and Development
- Problem-Solving
- Teambuilding
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Assisted 7 students in transition from an IEP to a 504 plan.
Certification
- Certified Special Education Teacher
- Licensed English Teacher
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The thing that I have learned is that vulnerability is at the center of fear and shame, but it is also at the center of joy and gratitude and love and belonging.
Brené Brown
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Summit Public Schools
08.2018 - 12.2022
English Teacher
Al-Arqam Academy For Girls
08.2015 - 06.2018
Childcare Provider
Rising High Day Care Inc
01.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
- Certified Special Education Teacher
- Licensed English Teacher
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