Sandra Mutemachimwe

Experienced and motivated special education and inclusive education professional with a proven track record of innovation and successful program implementation for special needs students. Seeking a challenging career in advancing students' emotional, physical, and mental needs as a student support teacher for school development. Inspirational and expressive teacher with 5 years of practical experience teaching a diverse group of students ranging from 1st to 5th grade levels. Possesses exceptional classroom management skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities, all infused with a dedication to inspire students to embrace their creativity.

• Collaborated with other teachers to prepare instructional materials and classroom displays for 3 classes.
• Prepared students for assessment tests by monitoring students one on one, increasing overall test scores by 35%.
• Assisted in the implementation of different classroom programs including self-help and behaviour management programs.
• Monitored administrative records and prepared reports for 4 classes and 245 students.
• Developed, reviewed and implemented an individualized education program for students with special needs.
• Provided educational assistance to students with learning differences in the program according to their needs.
• Taught learners teamwork and conflict resolution.
• Adapted 22 instructional programs for each student's special, physical, communication and emotional needs.
• Encouraged exploration by instituting field trips, improving student engagement levels by 40%.
• Instructed students in 12 key health and personal habits such as eating, sleeping and using the toilet.
• Prepared daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and grading of homework assignments.
• Coordinated and communicated with general education teachers and para-professionals to meet individualized needs of students within the inclusive education program.
• Taught deaf children self-expression, art, Shona, English and Mathematics.
• Achieved a 90% pass rate for 2 consecutive years.
• Collaborated with other teachers to develop standards for teaching students with disabilities.
• Developed an online instructional platform during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Assisted students with special needs to use computer programs like Corel Paint as well as teaching them to draw using pen tablets.
• Finished the year with a 92% pass rate.

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• Place of birth: Mberengwa, Zimbabwe
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Zimbabwean
• Marital Status: Single