SAMEENA ZAHEER
Nikoo Homes
Contact details: 9886349135
Email- sameena@positivesolution.co.in
Qualifications.
July 2008 Post Graduation in Learning Disabilities Distinction Spastic Society
Karnataka
May 2008 Masters in Child Care and Education First Class
Allagappa University
Karnataka
August 2000- Special Educational Needs Merit London Montessori International
Balderton St. London
April 2000 International Diploma. NFTD Merit London Montessori International
Balderton St. London
July 1998 Post Graduation in Nursery Foundation Merit Teaching Diploma
London Montessori International
Balderton St. London
1992- 1995 BA in Education Hons 1st Division 3 years Degree
Loretto College Kolkata
1992 La.Martiniere for Girls 1st Division Kolkata.
Other Main Trainings (London):
Multiple Intelligence
Music and Circle time
Workshops on Inclusive System of Education
Special Needs Training in the Barnet Borough
Training on Children with Autism
Speech and Language Disorders
Advance Course in Child Protection Training
Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
Makaton training, Epipen training, First Aid at work
Experience:
April 2016 Positive Solutions Bangalore
August 2018 Educational Coach for students, teachers
Finding solutions and remedies for concerning areas in schools and classrooms
Customised Training Programs for enhancement and effectiveness of
teaching techniques
Informal evaluation of children, teachers with a direct plan of action
Administrative support on direction and requirements
Setting up of a Resource room: With a list of recommendations for Materials and equipment for a resource room, plan and training on its usage, target plans, Resource Room teacher training, File work with Children Profile, Assessing children, Writing Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Lesson Support Plan (LSP) and a plan for a starting point for each child, Documentation, Daily Routine and Rota, Day planning / Lesson Plan for the Resource room, Adapting the Lesson Plan to suit all children in a class, Building a Tolerant and supporting environment, Adapting and tailor making the lesson plans to suit all children.
Academic Handholding: Supporting schools throughout the year, with
regards all aspects of administration, policy making, marketing and fool
proofing and strengthening systems.
Schools Supported in Bangalore:
- DAV School, Bangalore.
- Presidency School, Bangalore.
- Orange International Preschools, Bangalore.
- 3 Branches of SM English Schools, Bangalore
- Santorini Montessori, Bangalore
- SAAMAR International Islamic School, Bangalore
- Delhi Public School , Patna
- Five ‘H’ English High School, Bangalore
April 2016. Author of Learners World Inclusive Curriculum for Preschools
Bangalore
A self-explanatory and extensive Curriculum Guidance for
Foundation Stages : Pre Nursery, Nursery, L. Kg and U. Kg
Including: Monthly/Topic/ Theme/ Day/Hour wise Plan
Based on the 6 Key Stages and Areas of Early Learning Goals.
April 2016 Positive Solutions Bangalore
August 2018 Assessing and working with children with Learning Disabilities.
Working on comprehension with differently abled children of all ages
Working with regular children as well as with children with
Behavioural concerns, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia,
other Disabilities to bring them on par with their peers.
Counselling parents and children
Dec 2013 to. North Hills International School.
April 2016 Set up a School Hebbal Kempapura, Bangalore
Developing the strategy and execution
Start up to going to going Live
100 day Target Plan Execution and Enforcement
Formulated different Marketing Strategies and implementation
Recruitment and Training to bridge gaps and to standardise
Built an Exclusive and Inclusive, Customised Curriculum
Choose a team of Teachers and conducted Professional Training
Developed an effective Admissions Strategy and Execution
Dec 2012 Serra Pre Schools Head South India Zone Indiranagar
Nov 2013 Edvance Pre School Ltd
Increased Number of Admissions through detailed Research of the various
markets
Developed different Marketing Strategies and execution in various branches,
leading to increase in Admissions
Guided and directed the schools with their respective identified area of difficulty
June 2012 Academy of Creative Teaching Master Trainer R.T.Nagar
Dec 2012 Worked under Dr. Karajgi
Writing Modules for Teacher Training Developed curriculum for the ongoing teacher training programms
January 2010 Vyasa International School Head Pre School Vidyaranyapura
June 2012 Set up the entire Pre School
Designing the classrooms, sourcing materials and equipment
Recruiting and training the team to work at the required standard
Set up the differentiated Curriculum
Build a Marketing Strategy and executed it
Made it a successful Inclusive Educational Institution
Marketing and expansion
June 2008 Positive Solutions (Remedial classes from home)
August 2018. Assessing and working with children with Learning Disabilities.
Comprehension all lessons including English at the assessed appropriate age
level of the children of all ages
Helping children of all ages and academic backgrounds to be achievers.
Working with regular children as well as with children with
Behavioural concerns, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dys-graphia, Mental
Retardation and other Disabilities to bring them on par with their peers.
Counselling parents and children.
September 2006 Delhi Public School. North Bangalore
March 2007 Looking after the Special needs of the primary section and class teacher of L.K.G.
Jan 2003- Blue Planet Montessori School London
June 2005 Bramley Road, London N14 4 HL
Special needs Co-ordinator and Deputy Head of the school.
Assessing and working with children with special needs.
Managing staff
Class room teaching.
Jan 2000 Blue Planet Montessori School. London
Jan2003 Special needs Co-ordinator and Class room teacher.
Miscellaneous information:
Proficient in Computer .
Languages known: English, Hindi, Urdu and Bengali.
Working knowledge of Kannada and Indonesian Bhasha