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Rebekah Nivedita Ravoori

Henderson,NC

Summary

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.


Rebekah Nivedita Ravoori