WELSINA Dmello
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
A diligent student searching for a rewarding teaching assistant in special educational needs position. Patient and compassionate in dealing with physically and mentally challenged individuals. Willing to pursue advanced training to support the school and achieve successful results. Responsible Teaching Assistant offers a record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction, and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Chanakya The Global School for Intellectuals
Palghar, Maharashtra
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progress.
- Collected and interpreted specialist assessment data to inform teaching practices.
- Planned learning strategies, activities, and materials to reflect the needs of individual students.
- Ran training sessions and supported all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils.
- Met with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
- Managed student behavior, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Implemented skill development programs for assigned students.
- Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed.
- Prepared reports on students and activities for the administration team.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic issues.
- Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Coached and mentored other professionals who work with children with disabilities.
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
- Employed a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet individual student needs and capabilities.
- Assessed SEN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
- Created classroom environment appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Sir J.P International School (ICSE)
Palghar, Maharashtra
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
- Monitored student's responses to learning activities and modified them appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Observed children to identify changes in behavior and reported such changes to the classroom teacher.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes, and after-school clubs.
- Marked student's work following directions from the class teacher.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff, and internal and external agencies in line with school policies.
- Helped children with eating, dressing, and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
- Provided feedback to students in relation to progress and attainment following instructions from teachers.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Bombay Cambridge International School
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Special trainers work with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop customized education plans for each child that outline their unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including Slow Learner, ADHD, Autistic and Depressive disorder, etc. to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behavior, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioral and emotional issues.
- Created a friendly, positive, and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions among students.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop skills.
- Provided individual support during examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology - Arts with Psychology
University of Mumbai
India 06.2016 - 05.2019
Diploma in Teaching - Teaching
Oxford D.Ed. College
India 06.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Arts with psychology - Psychology
University of Mumbai
India 06.2019 - 05.2021
MBA in Human Resource Management - Human Resource
Dublin Business School
Ireland 09.2022 -
Skills
- Individual learning support
- Special educational needs communication
- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) compliance
- Autism expertise
- Special education policy knowledge
- Early intervention techniques
- Challenging behavior management
- Inclusive learning practices
- Curriculum development
- Social activity programs
- Group learning support
- Differentiated instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Student engagement techniques
- Classroom management support
- Lesson planning
- Special needs assessment
- Thematic instruction
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excel proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
MBA in Human Resource Management - Human Resource
Dublin Business School
09.2022 -
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Chanakya The Global School for Intellectuals
12.2021 - 03.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Sir J.P International School (ICSE)
06.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Arts with psychology - Psychology
University of Mumbai
06.2019 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Bombay Cambridge International School
12.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology - Arts with Psychology
University of Mumbai
06.2016 - 05.2019
Diploma in Teaching - Teaching
Oxford D.Ed. College
06.2014 - 05.2017
Similar Profiles
Sasmita BeheraSasmita Behera
English Teacher at Chanakya Higher Secondary SchoolEnglish Teacher at Chanakya Higher Secondary School
Sandhya Rani AvulaSandhya Rani Avula
Substitute Teacher at Chanakya High schoolSubstitute Teacher at Chanakya High school
Priya PrasadPriya Prasad
Accountant at Nlight Intellectuals Pvt LtdAccountant at Nlight Intellectuals Pvt Ltd