Farah Shah
Singapore
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate special needs therapist with the intention to continue making changes for each student by teaching, and eventually explore a leadership role in Training & Development. I believe my open attitude to learning, a drive for excellence and resilience will make me a great asset to your team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Vision Teacher
IC2 PrepHouse Limited
04.2025 - Current
- Underwent training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques of the industry.
- Instructs students with visual impairment in the various programs
- Prepare sequential and meaningful instruction based on student’s assessed needs
- Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine student’s needs and produce written reports
- Provide assistance to schools and classroom teachers in identifying and addressing student’s educational needs, procurement of assistive technology equipment, and access arrangements for national examinations
- Develop Individual Education Programme for Students with visual impairment
- Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely data collection systems and records, including, but not limited to lesson plans, student progress, and IEP goals/objectives
- Organize and participate in events for students and outreach programs
Specialist Teacher (Program Contract)
Care Corner Pte Ltd
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Co-instructed a class of 5 students with a team member for the Program
- Developed and implemented personalized intervention plans, including behavior support strategies and adaptive learning techniques.
- Monitored student's progress, tracked progress and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Provided support to parents on effective behavior management techniques.
- Regular communication with stakeholders to update on clients progress.
Case Manager
AutismSTEP
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify individual strengths, challenges, and learning styles for each client.
- Developed and implemented personalized intervention plans, including behavior support strategies and adaptive learning techniques.
- Held responsibility for case management of up to 30 students during my time with the organization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Provided training and support to parents and caregivers on effective behavior management techniques.
- Provided ongoing training to school personnel on case by case basis on best practices for working with individuals with special needs.
- Regular communication with stakeholders to update on clients progress and any modifications to programs or processes if any.
Senior Behavioural Therapist
Nurture Pods
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Designed and implemented lesson plans tailored to the unique needs of students with special needs.
- Collaborated with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to address individualized goals.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative and supportive educational experience.
- Organized workflow and teaching enrolment within centre based premises
- Planned intervention programs to tailor for centre based and home based or shadow support services
- Lead and facilitate large group (6-12 children) of phonics literacy, numeracy skills and general knowledge
- Create thematic group activity plans with levels of differentiation based on needs of children
Shadow Therapist & Behavioural Therapist
Nurture Pods
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed to successfully transit a child into mainstream primary school after 1.5 years of daily shadowing in preschool setting.
- Collected data on the student's progress in academic and behavioral areas, providing feedback to the teaching team and making adjustments to support strategies as needed.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and other school staff to ensure alignment between the student's goals and the overall classroom curriculum.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of the student, both in and outside the classroom, and address any health or safety concerns promptly.
- Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education and support techniques.
- Facilitated group based teaching in centre based setting.
- Conducted small group teaching (2-5 children) in literacy, art craft and thematic lessons.
Program and Welfare Officer
Casa Raudha Women's Home
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify program needs, objectives, and key performance indicators.
- Coordinate the execution of program activities, ensuring they align with the established goals and timelines.
- Monitor and evaluate program progress and outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, funders, and community members.
- Communicate program goals and outcomes to stakeholders effectively.
- Prepare regular reports on program activities, achievements, and challenges.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date program documentation.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure program effectiveness.
- Identify and address any issues or challenges that may arise during program implementation.
- Evaluation Assessment: Using existing program evaluation frameworks, assess the impact and effectiveness of programs, making recommendations for improvement.
Centre based therapist
Nurture Pods
05.2014 - 01.2015
- First full-timer to join the newly opened centre
- Spearheaded group based teaching into centre based setting
- Assisted with setup and preparation of centre materials
- Organised simple orientation programs for new enrolment
- Conducted 1-1 teaching sessions
- Learnt and Implemented TEACCH approach within centre operating systems for sessions
- Formulated brief report writing template for daily and weekly updates
- Communicated with key stakeholders like parents, centre educators of different disciplines, speech and occupational therapists and school professionals
Education
Bachelors of Communications - Psychology and Marketing
Singapore University of Social Sciences
10.2022
Diploma - Applied Drama & Psychology
Singapore Polytechnic
04.2014
Skills
- Communication skills
- IEP Development
- Inclusive Education Practices
- Advocacy for people with special needs
- Teaching Experience
- Evaluations
Timeline
Trainee Vision Teacher
IC2 PrepHouse Limited
04.2025 - Current
Specialist Teacher (Program Contract)
Care Corner Pte Ltd
03.2024 - 12.2024
Case Manager
AutismSTEP
10.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Behavioural Therapist
Nurture Pods
06.2017 - 09.2020
Shadow Therapist & Behavioural Therapist
Nurture Pods
02.2016 - 05.2017
Program and Welfare Officer
Casa Raudha Women's Home
02.2015 - 01.2016
Centre based therapist
Nurture Pods
05.2014 - 01.2015
Diploma - Applied Drama & Psychology
Singapore Polytechnic
Bachelors of Communications - Psychology and Marketing
Singapore University of Social Sciences
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