Special Education Teacher with over 10+ years of experience providing exceptional instruction to students with diverse learning needs. Possesses a master's degree in special education and excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Children's Teacher-Resource
Warren County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented individualized education plans for special education students.
Instructed students identified as SLD, ADD, MID, MOD, EBD, OHI and ASD.
Collaborated with other teachers, parents, and school administrators to ensure the success of each student.
Conducted assessments to diagnose each student's individual needs.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Exceptional Children's Teacher-Self Contained
Warren County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
Successfully developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Provided direct instruction to students with intellectual disability, autism, emotional disability, and other learning challenges.
Developed lessons that assist students in improving skills in all academic subject areas.
Conducted assessments to identify students’ individual learning needs.
Created and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors.
Monitored student progress and maintained detailed records of student performance.
Participated in special education meetings and reviews.
Worked closely with parents concerning all academic and behavioral matters.
Lecturer in Special Education
National Institute For The Empowerment Of PwIDs
09.2016 - 04.2019
At Clinical Level:
Taught students with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Learning Disability aged between 6-14.
Developed IEPs for each student; planned the goals to meet the diverse needs of the students.
Implement various assessment and evaluation procedures to check the progress of the students.
Coordinate with the parents in planning home based activities.
At Lecturer level:
Taught theory and practical classes on special education aspects to Diploma, Graduate and Post Graduate Students studying in the field of Special Education.
Conducted short term training program's to the professionals working with children with special needs by imparting knowledge on latest developments in the field of special education.
Conducting Disability Sensitization Program's on disabilities in regular schools.
Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lesson and practical coursework.
Lecturer in Special Education
National Institute For The Mentally Handicapped
01.2015 - 06.2015
Responsible for carrying out teaching and research duties.
Taught theoretical and practical classes on special education aspects to long term and short term courses.
Conducted assessment and individualized programme planning for Children with Intellectual Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Borderline Intelligence and Slow learners.
Lecturer in Special Education
Helen Keller’s Institute Of Research And Rehab.
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught theory and practical classes on special education aspects to B.Ed-Special Education (Mental Retardation) and Hearing Impairment Course Trainees.
Special Educator
National Institute For The Mentally Handicapped
12.2012 - 06.2014
Conducted functional assessment and individualized education programme planning for students with ID, AU, CP , and LD(Age range between 6-14 years).
Worked with students, individually and in groups, to promote full academic functioning.
Designed and implemented daily lesson plans, task analysis and instructional materials.
Integrated interactive technology into classroom.
Counseled the parents to help and prepare their children with special needs to become independent in all functional skills.
Attending faculty meetings, curriculum workshops, professionals development course.
Guest Faculty in Special Education
National Institute For The Mentally Handicapped
01.2011 - 09.2011
Conducted vocational assessment and programme planning for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities age above 18 years.
Monitored student progress, participated in review and revision of Individualized Vocational Transition Plan.
Collaborate with students, parents, special education teachers and administrators to help students prepare to become independently functioning adults.
Imparted theoretical and practical inputs on special education aspects to Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (Mental Retardation) and other short term training special education courses.
Coordination of training / maintenance of files in the vocational training workstations.
Special Educator
Hyderabad Special School
06.2008 - 06.2009
Conducted Quality Improvement Programme in the Special School.
Implemented Individualized education programs for the children with mental retardation (Age range between 11-15 years).
Developed and implemented lesson plans for Slow Learners, Children with Autism and Children with Learning Difficulties.
Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing behavioral management strategies.
Education
Foundation Course On Education of Children With LD -
Rehabilitation Council of India
New Delhi, India
06.2013
Master of Special Education (Mental Retardation) -
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
06.2010
Bachelor of Education (Mental Retardation) -
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
04.2008
Master of Science in Mathematics -
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
05.2006
Bachelor of Science -
Kakatiya University
Warangal, India
04.2004
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Student Records
Active Listening
IEP Development
Team Collaboration
Learning Style Assessment
Lesson Planning
Individualized Instruction
Classroom Management
Group and Individual Instruction
Behavior Modification Techniques
Providing Feedback
Positive Learning Environment
Diverse Student Populations
Certification
International Faculty Conditional License/EC Adaptive Curriculum K-6- August 2019- June 2024.
Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator in integrating technology in classroom, Microsoft in Education “ Teaching with Technology “ Program, June 2018.
Timeline
Exceptional Children's Teacher-Resource
Warren County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Exceptional Children's Teacher-Self Contained
Warren County Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
Lecturer in Special Education
National Institute For The Empowerment Of PwIDs
09.2016 - 04.2019
Lecturer in Special Education
National Institute For The Mentally Handicapped
01.2015 - 06.2015
Lecturer in Special Education
Helen Keller’s Institute Of Research And Rehab.
09.2014 - 01.2015
Special Educator
National Institute For The Mentally Handicapped
12.2012 - 06.2014
Guest Faculty in Special Education
National Institute For The Mentally Handicapped
01.2011 - 09.2011
Special Educator
Hyderabad Special School
06.2008 - 06.2009
Foundation Course On Education of Children With LD -
Rehabilitation Council of India
Master of Special Education (Mental Retardation) -
Osmania University
Bachelor of Education (Mental Retardation) -
Osmania University
Master of Science in Mathematics -
Osmania University
Bachelor of Science -
Kakatiya University
International Faculty Conditional License/EC Adaptive Curriculum K-6- August 2019- June 2024.
Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator in integrating technology in classroom, Microsoft in Education “ Teaching with Technology “ Program, June 2018.
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