Shaheeda Imtiaz
Teacher
Nairobi
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. 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. Organized teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed Kenya and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2026
2026
Primary and early childhood
3
3
Languages
Work History
HEAD OF PRIMARY
SOMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
juja, KENYA
04.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Learning Support Teacher
Braeside School
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, addressing concerns while highlighting student achievements and creating collaborative action plans for future success
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels
- Served as a member of the school's intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments and adjusted instructional strategies as needed for optimal growth
- Organized extracurricular activities and clubs related to subject matter, enriching the overall educational experience for students outside of regular class hours
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
TEACHER
Braeside School
08.2019 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - B.A EDUCATION
Kenyatta University
12-2025
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI - Honors
KEY INTERNATIONAL
KENYA NAIROBISkills
Student Engagement
Timeline
HEAD OF PRIMARY
SOMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
04.2025 - Current
Learning Support Teacher
Braeside School
08.2023 - Current
TEACHER
Braeside School
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - B.A EDUCATION
Kenyatta University
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI - Honors
KEY INTERNATIONAL