Janitha Panicker

Professional educator with substantial experience in special education. Proven ability to create inclusive learning environments and implement effective teaching strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable support for students and staff. Skilled in individualized education plans, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly organized and results-driven, with deep commitment to fostering student growth and development.

Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

With over 20 years of experience in the teaching profession, I have cultivated a deep passion for education, beginning in Early Childhood and later specializing in Special Needs education. My expertise lies in working with young learners, particularly at the early and lower primary levels, where I focus on building strong foundational literacy skills to support smooth transitions into primary and secondary education.

Beyond classroom teaching, I am dedicated to creating customized learning materials that enhance absorption, retention, recall, and application of key concepts. My commitment extends to supporting students with behavioral challenges, where I apply empathy and intervention strategies to foster their growth and success.

I am an advocate of multisensory learning approaches, including Montessori methods, which inspire me to continually design and develop innovative educational resources when conventional manipulatives fall short. This passion led to my role as Lead in ELL Resource Development, where I successfully spearheaded two projects: the Sight Word Card Deck and the Morphology Board Game.

In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I excel in teamwork, parent communication, student assessments, and report writing. As a dedicated professional, I consistently uphold high standards of collaboration and integrity within a large, mission-driven organization.