DOREEN KIMUHU
Kenya
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in individualized education plans, behavioral management, and accessibility adaptations. Committed to fostering student engagement and collaboration to enhance learning outcomes.
Also, skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kenya Community Centre for Learning
NAIROBI, KE
05.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate special education strategies in classrooms.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to support student learning.
- Attended the Dyslexia conference at the Kenya Institute of Special Education.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and needs.
- Adapted instructional materials for accessibility and engagement.
- Facilitated communication between parents, staff, and external agencies.
- Monitored classroom environments for inclusivity and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood And Special Needs Education
Kenyatta University
NAIROBI, KenyaSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral management
- Accessibility adaptations
- Progress assessments
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Collaborative teaching
- Special education compliance
- Curriculum development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Social skills development
- Job readiness training
- Excellent classroom management
- Sensory integration
- Emotional support
- Assistive technology
- Student records management
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior intervention plans
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- IEP and BIP implementation
Languages
English
First Language
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Made by Dyslexia UK
- AAR first aid training
- DRAC2025
Affiliations
- Professional Organization
- Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Kenya Community Centre for Learning
05.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood And Special Needs Education
Kenyatta University