Suha Abuqari
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with extensive experience addressing diverse learning needs through adaptive teaching methods. Expertise in designing and implementing individualized lesson plans that promote both academic and emotional development. Proven ability to foster inclusive classroom environments, utilizing effective communication and positive reinforcement strategies to enhance student engagement and achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student learning through effective use of assistive technology.
- Adapted lesson plans in collaboration with classroom teachers for diverse needs.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to manage classroom behavior effectively.
- Applied differentiated instruction techniques to support special education students' learning.
- Promoted social-emotional development through modeling behaviors and facilitating discussions.
- Built trust with students through genuine interactions and open communication.
Science Teacher
Ministry of Education
08.2004 - 08.2016
- Enhanced student engagement through technology-integrated, interactive lesson plans.
- Increased academic outcomes by analyzing data to adjust curriculum effectively.
- Boosted student participation by fostering collaborative learning environments.
- Improved lesson comprehension by delivering interactive lessons on complex concepts.
- Advanced critical thinking skills via interdisciplinary project collaboration with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
12-2025
- Honor Roll Fall 2025
- 3.67 GPA
- Professional Development: completed 25 hours of clinical observation assigned and supervised by an ASHA -certified speech-language pathologist through a university clinic.
Certificate - English Language
05-2018
- 3.9 GPA
Bachelor of Science - General Science
05-2003
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Proficient in classroom organization
- Instructional planning
- Emotional support
- Classroom organization
- Collaborative teaching
- Visual supports
- Literacy intervention
- Teaching strategies
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Sensory integration
- Transition planning
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
Certification
- Certified RBT( registered behavior technician).
- English as a Second Language certificate(ESL) , Passaic County Community College.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher - Paterson Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Science Teacher - Ministry of Education
08.2004 - 08.2016
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Passaic County Community College - Certificate, English Language
Al-Hashemite University - Bachelor of Science, General Science