Cecilia Zhuang
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher, adept in classroom management and autism spectrum knowledge. Excelled in creating individualized education plans and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Demonstrated adaptability by enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning. Proficient in communication, employs patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver accommodating educational tools, fostering academic achievement and building life skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
21
21
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Part-Time)
Pathlight School
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by scaffolding and working on areas for individual to improve.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Enhanced individualized learning plans by incorporating student interests and developing customized activities.
- Developed strong partnerships with general education teachers to foster inclusive classrooms where all students felt valued and supported.
- Improved student engagement by implementing creative, hands-on learning approaches and modifying curriculum materials.
- Delivered differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting.
Subject Head (Science)
Pathlight School
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Mentored new special education teachers, sharing expertise and guidance to promote successful teaching practices within the department.
- Developed and delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Pathlight School
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
SingaporeHigh School Diploma -
National Institute of Education (NIE)
SingaporeMaster of Education - Development Psychology
National Institute of Education (NIE)
Singapore07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
James Cook University
Singapore07.2014
GCE 'O' Level
Ang Mo Kio Secondary School
Singapore12.2007
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Visual supports
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans
Certification
- Selected Topics for Primary Science Teaching (Biological Science) - May 2023
- Video Modeling - Aug 2022
- Task Analysis - Aug 2022
- Social Narratives - Aug 2022
- Self-Management - Aug 2022
- Scripting - Aug 2022
- Response Interruption and Redirection - Aug 2022
- Reinforcement - Aug 2022
- Prompting - Aug 2022
- Functional Behaviour Assessment - Aug 2022
- Functional Communication Training - Aug 2022
- Differential Reinforcement - Aug 2022
- Cognitive Behavioural Intervention - Aug 2022
- Antecedent-based Intervention - Aug 2022
- Visual Supports - Aug 2022
- Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary Science - Nov 2021
- Assessment For Primary Science - May 2021
- Teaching Reading & Writing 1 - Mar 2018
- Certificate in Autism - July 2016
- Instructional Design: Harnessing Digital Technologies for Learning - Sep 2015
- Positive Behaviour Support - Aug 2015
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Part-Time)
Pathlight School
01.2024 - Current
Subject Head (Science)
Pathlight School
01.2018 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher
Pathlight School
06.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
National Institute of Education (NIE)
Master of Education - Development Psychology
National Institute of Education (NIE)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
James Cook University
GCE 'O' Level
Ang Mo Kio Secondary School
- Selected Topics for Primary Science Teaching (Biological Science) - May 2023
- Video Modeling - Aug 2022
- Task Analysis - Aug 2022
- Social Narratives - Aug 2022
- Self-Management - Aug 2022
- Scripting - Aug 2022
- Response Interruption and Redirection - Aug 2022
- Reinforcement - Aug 2022
- Prompting - Aug 2022
- Functional Behaviour Assessment - Aug 2022
- Functional Communication Training - Aug 2022
- Differential Reinforcement - Aug 2022
- Cognitive Behavioural Intervention - Aug 2022
- Antecedent-based Intervention - Aug 2022
- Visual Supports - Aug 2022
- Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary Science - Nov 2021
- Assessment For Primary Science - May 2021
- Teaching Reading & Writing 1 - Mar 2018
- Certificate in Autism - July 2016
- Instructional Design: Harnessing Digital Technologies for Learning - Sep 2015
- Positive Behaviour Support - Aug 2015
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