Priyadharshini Krishnan
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Grace Orchard School
08.2020 - Current
- Created and managed Educational Goals and Individual Intervention Plans to define student learning objectives, educational and behavioral strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Worked with a group of teachers as a Level Coordinator to support them in various ways such as dissemination of information to the level, coordination and printing of progress reports, organizing Learning Journeys, and coordination of Professional Development
Tutor
Wonderland Education Centre
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Teacher
Kumon
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Relief Assistant Teacher
Pioneer Secondary School
01.2007 - 03.2007
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Diploma - Diploma in Special Education
National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore
1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 63761607.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Singapore University of Social Sciences
463 Clementi Road, Singapore 59949410.2019
Diploma - Diploma in Early Childhood Education- Teaching
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
535 Clementi Road, Singapore 59948911.2014
Certificate - Certificate in Autism
Autism Resource Centre
5 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Singapore 56973911.2011
Diploma - Diploma in Mass Communication
Management Development Institute of Singapore
501 Sterling Road, Singapore 14895111.2009
GCE O Levels - GCE O Levels
Pioneer Secondary School
21 Jurong West Street 81, Singapore 64907511.2006
Skills
- Special Education
- Team Collaboration
- Different Learning Styles
- Educational Strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Educational Assistance
- Adaptive Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Practices
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Classroom Observation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Support
- Behavior Redirection
- IT Skills- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Spoken and Written Languages- English and Tamil
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Grace Orchard School
08.2020 - Current
Tutor
Wonderland Education Centre
01.2009 - 03.2010
Teacher
Kumon
02.2008 - 09.2008
Relief Assistant Teacher
Pioneer Secondary School
01.2007 - 03.2007
Diploma - Diploma in Special Education
National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Diploma - Diploma in Early Childhood Education- Teaching
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
Certificate - Certificate in Autism
Autism Resource Centre
Diploma - Diploma in Mass Communication
Management Development Institute of Singapore
GCE O Levels - GCE O Levels
Pioneer Secondary School
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