Salawati Abdul Rahman
Singapore
Summary
As a dedicated Learning Support Specialist (LSS) at the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore (ITE), my primary objective is to serve as a pillar of support for students with special needs, ensuring that not only do they excel academically, develop holistically and maintain a positive attitude. To empower them to realize their full potential and to become lifelong learners and contributors to society.
My fifteen years of experience as a Special Education Teacher, certified by the Ministry of Education in Singapore, have given me expertise in the field of providing support to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals across a wide age range, spanning from two to eighteen years old. This experience has allowed me to address a spectrum of needs, ranging from mild to severe cases of ASD and other developmental delays.
Given my extensive experience and credentials in the field of special education, I am well-positioned to make a substantial impact in any organization or academic institution.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Support Specialist (LSS)
Institute Of Technical Education
09.2022 - Current
- Boosted student confidence and motivation through continuous encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Utilized various instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs effectively.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, analyzing trends to make informed recommendations for improvement.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring sessions outside of regular class hours for additional academic support.
- Collaborated with teachers for successful integration of support strategies within classroom settings.
- Improved student outcomes by collaborating closely with teachers to implement effective co-teaching models.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing consistent communication on student progress and support strategies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Teacher
St. Andrew’s Autism School (St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital, Singapore)
07.2009 - 06.2022
- Participate and develop Individual Education Programs (IEP) for the child
- Assess student’s performance and evaluate on a termly basis
- Collect and compile data on a regular basis
- Providing individualised, 1:1 or small group teaching
- Design and teach lessons in various domains; Literacy, Numeracy, Daily Living Skills (DLS), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Arts and Craft, Science, Vocational Skills, Food and Nutrition (F&N)
- Generate quarterly and annual reports evaluating students’ progress to support recommendations for further student development
- Facilitate and mentor new teaching staff, interns, teacher aides, class supports, and volunteers
- Work closely with school support personnel and stakeholders
- Home visit at the beginning of the school year; get to know the child and their family in order to discuss how we could support and help the family and the child
- Skilled at keeping students on task and tailoring lessons to meet specific needs
- Attend weekly general meetings and staff meetings to review and evaluate teaching methods
- Utilize computers in the classroom as part of the learning experience
- Conduct Annual Parents and Teachers Conference (PTC)
- Participating in school activities and field trips.
Senior Early Intervention Teacher
MindChamps Allied Care (Singapore)
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Work with clients and families to assist in identifying, priorities and areas of need
- Support clients and/ or families to identify and formulate realistic goals for themselves
- Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) & Individual Education Plan (IEP) with client/family and team
- Liaise with other team members, other agencies, other service providers and family members regarding assessment, intervention and service coordination
- Carry out individual assessments of children across a range of settings (e.g
- Home, preschool, school, community) using evidence-based practice frameworks, standardised and non‐standardised assessments to inform a child’s early developmental progress
- Using play as a tool for learning with an emphasis on thinking, attending, problem-solving and social skills
- Helping to prepare children for entry into school and to be as independent as possible.
Teacher (Learning Support Group)
Tanglin Trust School (Singapore)
01.1995 - 12.2005
- Teach and mentor students in a class of small groups or 1:1
- Conduct activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Keep track of student’s performance, and discuss with the class teacher
- Collect and compile data on a regular basis for individual goals
- Work closely with school support personnel and other stakeholders
- Participating in school activities and field trips.
Teacher Assistant
Tanglin Trust School (Singapore)
01.1995 - 12.2005
- Working collaboratively with educators to prepare teaching materials and resources for lessons and workshops
- Contributing to school-wide projects, co-curricular activities (CCAs)
- Setting up of a classroom for a conducive learning environment
- Participating in school activities and field trips.
Teacher
Modern Montessori International (Singapore)
01.1990 - 12.1994
- Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment
- Develop lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child
- Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued
- Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust
- Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness
- Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up a report
- Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition
- Participating in school activities and field trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore)
Singapore12.
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education in Special Needs
• Flinders University (Australia) Bachelor of Arts
Australia12.2023
Skills
- Functional and Life Skills Curriculum, working with children with Autism, physical and mental disabilities, and speech impairments
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Parent Communication
- Teaching strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Assessment Strategies
- Academic Support
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Special Education
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student Support
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
· Outstanding Contribution Team Award 2020 (Honourable Mention) awarded by: Ministry of Education Singapore (MOE)
· Excellent Team Award by St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital 2019
Clinician Specialization
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Early Intervention (EIPIC Programme)
- ABA (Applied Behaviors Analysis Therapist)
- Skills
- Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Selective Mutism
Certification
- International Certificate in Autism (2015)
- Certificate in PECS Bridging Talents (2013)
- PATHS Training Certificate (2013)
- Certificate in Autism SSTI (2012)
- Certificate in Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes (2010)
- Certificate in Creative Movement for Dance Education Awarded by MOE Singapore (2010)
- Completed the Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology Linguistic Council Pte Ltd (August 2006 - June 2007)
- National ITE Certificate (Intermediate) in Baking (Bread, Pastry, and Cake) 2002 – 2003
- Teaching Assistant Training Course Role and Context & Literacy Modules Tanglin Trust School (June 2003)
- PSB/STADA (2001)
- Personal Effectiveness (CREST)
Recent Awards
- Outstanding Contribution Team Award 2020 (Honourable Mention) awarded by: Ministry of Education Singapore (MOE)
- Excellent Team Award by St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital 2019
Training Qualifications
- Flinders University (Australia), Bachelor of Arts in Education (Special Needs), 04/01/14
- National Institute of Education (NIE) Singapore, Certificate in Professional Experience Teacher for Special Education (PETSE), 2014
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore), Advanced Diploma in Early Intervention in Special Needs, 12/01/13
- AEC Education Group, Certificate in Pre-School Teaching Singapore (English), 09/01/05
- London Montessori Centre (Singapore), Certificate in Early Childhood Education (English), 1996
- Yuan Ching Secondary School (Singapore), GCE O Level, 2000
Brief Summary
A registered Special Educational Teacher with the Ministry of Education (Singapore) with over 15 years of teaching experience, I have been teaching and working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Delays of various age groups ranging from 2 to 18 years old, from mild, moderate to severe ASD. A responsible, patient, sensitive, and able to demonstrate good working ethics and values and connect with every child and individual with additional needs. Effective stress and time management and collaborated effectively with parents and other relevant stakeholders to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for the child, tailored to their individual needs. Monitor and update the IEP regularly to ensure that it stays relevant, holistic, and customized to develop their strengths, abilities, and potential to attain living and working outcomes.
Baking and Travelling
During free time I love to spent time to do baking like bake cakes and bread.
I also like to travel to places that I have not been before.
Timeline
Learning Support Specialist (LSS)
Institute Of Technical Education
09.2022 - Current
Senior Early Intervention Teacher
MindChamps Allied Care (Singapore)
01.2020 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher
St. Andrew’s Autism School (St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital, Singapore)
07.2009 - 06.2022
Teacher (Learning Support Group)
Tanglin Trust School (Singapore)
01.1995 - 12.2005
Teacher Assistant
Tanglin Trust School (Singapore)
01.1995 - 12.2005
Teacher
Modern Montessori International (Singapore)
01.1990 - 12.1994
High School Diploma -
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore)
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education in Special Needs
• Flinders University (Australia) Bachelor of Arts
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