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Wejdan Hussien

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Compassionate educator with experience supporting children with diverse learning and developmental needs in special education settings. Skilled in implementing individualized learning strategies, promoting communication and positive behavior, documenting student progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and meaningful life skills through engaging, child-centered learning experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher’s Assistant

The Rise School of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 02.2026

Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans tailored for diverse learning needs.

  • Provided one-on-one and small-group support to students with diverse learning and developmental needs, implementing individualized educational and behavioral strategies.
  • Assisted in carrying out individualized learning plans by adapting activities to meet each student's developmental, behavioral, and communication goals.
  • Encouraged communication, social interaction, and independence through play-based learning, structured activities, and positive reinforcement.
  • Utilized Conscious Discipline approach to provide feedback and guidance, fostering self-regulation, positive behavior choices, and emotional development in students.
  • Collaborated closely with special education teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide consistent, student-centered care and instruction.
  • Facilitated learning through movement, sensory activities, reading, games, and hands-on experiences to increase student engagement.
  • Maintained a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom environment while supporting students with personal care and daily routines as needed.

Education

Certificate - Early Childhood Development

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE
06-2019

Heartsaver For K-12 Schools - Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED

American Heart Association
Houston, TX
08-2025

Skills

  • Individualized Student Support
  • Behavior Management
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Conscious Discipline
  • Data Collection & Documentation
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management

Publication(s)

“Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United Arab Emirates” 

  • A manuscript that examined the rapid development of ASD and the plausible environmental factors that might be in correlation.

       DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2020-0025 

Languages

English
Arabic
Amharic

Timeline

Teacher’s Assistant

The Rise School of Houston
08.2023 - 02.2026

Certificate - Early Childhood Development

Houston Community College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

American University of Sharjah

Heartsaver For K-12 Schools - Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED

American Heart Association
Wejdan Hussien