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Deepa Mohandass
Teacher
Klang
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Special Needs Teacher
National Autism Society Of Malaysia (NASOM)
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student's unique needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
English and Maths Tutor
EzyMath Tutoring
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Tutored students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback on performance reports to assist with goal-setting.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to increase engagement in both English and Math lessons, leading to higher levels of active participation from students.
- Established rapport with diverse groups of students by demonstrating genuine interest in their academic success and personal wellbeing.
Educational Assistant
Hensman Street Elementary
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of content.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Managed resources efficiently by organizing materials, tracking inventory, and preparing resources necessary for daily instruction.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
Teacher
Zenith Private School
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Master of Education (Advanced) - Special Needs Education
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Australia 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Segi University
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia 11.2018 - 11.2018
Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Multitasking
Time management abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
IEP familiarity
Excellent Communication
Small Group Instruction
Task Prioritization
Collaborative Teamwork
Software
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Zoom and Microsoft Team
Handling Social Media
Timeline
Special Needs Teacher
National Autism Society Of Malaysia (NASOM)
04.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Hensman Street Elementary
04.2021 - 07.2021
English and Maths Tutor
EzyMath Tutoring
03.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher
Zenith Private School
01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Segi University
11.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Education (Advanced) - Special Needs Education
Edith Cowan University
04.2001 -