Dindi Rose DELOS SANTOS
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher equipped with the knowledge and extensive experience vital to teaching students with special needs. Organized and dependable teacher able to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
APSN Delta Senior School
06.2014 - Current
- Plans and delivers lessons to a class of 10 to 15 students aged 16 to 21 years old with various needs.
- Designs literacy-based activities that suit the needs of students with Mild Intellectual Disability.
- Seeks out opportunities for students to contribute to the community library through a long-term partnership with the National Library Board in Singapore.
- Serves as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education and classroom management techniques.
- Develops Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their personal growth and job readiness.
- Enhances students' communication skills by facilitating cooperative learning activities.
- Collaborates with psychologists and speech therapists to provide support for students with disabilities.
- Fosters strong relationships with parents and guardians and conducts parent meetings bi-annually to discuss their child’s progress.
Facilitator/Trainer
APSN Delta Senior School
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared and facilitated workshops for parents to get them familiarize with the Workplace Literacy.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Developed customized training materials, enhancing participant comprehension and retention of key concepts.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
Chairperson, Staff Well-being Committee
APSN Delta Senior School
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Led the team to successfully complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Planned activities that promote staff well-being despite the Covid-19 limitations.
- Organized successful events such as Teachers' day celebration or Fitness Hour for staff that promoted camaraderie among the school staff.
Chairperson, Overseas Learning Journey
APSN Delta Senior School
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Spearheaded a local- based learning journey targeting different industries for students
- Worked together with a social enterprise which specializes in Experiential Learning.
- Boosted team morale and productivity despite Covid-19 limitations through regular communication and fostering a positive work environment.
Special Education Teacher
Siena College
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Prepared and modified lessons for 5 to 14 year old students with disabilities such as Autism, ADHD and Mild Intellectual Disability.
- Taught adults with special needs the basic and functional skills that were part of their transition plan.
- Incorporated Music, Arts, Movement, ICT, experiential learning and play in delivering lessons.
- Implemented efficient behaviour management system for a group of students with diverse needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and therapists to develop individualized educational plans (IEP) for each student.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
English Teacher
Siena College
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Taught students in the general education setting, as well as students with learning difficulties within a mainstreamed classroom.
- Monitored children's development and identified those with possible learning difficulties.
- Planned a range of individual and group activities, including role play, games, arts and crafts activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
Education
Diploma in Special Education -
National Institute of Education
Singapore, Null, Singapore07.2019
Bachelor in Elementary Education Major in Special Education -
University of Santo Tomas
Philippines03.2012
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Goal – driven
- Team player
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Good Communication skills
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- Certificate in Autism
- Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment
- Trained in CPR and AED (expiry: September 2024)
Other Relevant Experience
Student Teaching Experience, Philippines - July 2011 - March 2012
- Alternative Learning Resources Philippines , January – March 2012
- Padre Gomez Elementary School, November-December 2011
- St. Joseph’s College –Sped Department, September – October 2011
- Mayfield Montessori Academy, July – August 2011
Key Contributions:
· Assisted the lead teacher in managing the class.
· Prepared lesson plans and materials for the class.
· Developed a Progress Report for a focus child.
Timeline
Facilitator/Trainer
APSN Delta Senior School
07.2023 - 02.2024
Chairperson, Staff Well-being Committee
APSN Delta Senior School
01.2021 - 12.2021
Chairperson, Overseas Learning Journey
APSN Delta Senior School
01.2020 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher
APSN Delta Senior School
06.2014 - Current
English Teacher
Siena College
06.2013 - 03.2014
Special Education Teacher
Siena College
06.2012 - 04.2014
Diploma in Special Education -
National Institute of Education
Bachelor in Elementary Education Major in Special Education -
University of Santo Tomas
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