Salamatu Mohammed
Kumasi
Summary
Compassionate Special Educator with background in creating and implementing specialized curriculums tailored for students with diverse learning needs. Strong at assessing student abilities, setting realistic goals, and developing individualized educational plans. Demonstrated success in fostering positive learning environments, promoting student engagement, and cultivating strong parent-teacher relationships to maximize student progress. Committed to utilizing innovative teaching strategies to meet unique student requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Educator(Inclusion Classroom)Grade one
American Dream Educational Complex
Kumasi
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, colleagues and specialists to design Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that address each learner’s unique strengths and needs.
- Implement inclusive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborate with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Conduct assessments to monitor student progress and adaptation.
- Train staff on special education regulations and best practices.
- Organize workshops to enhance staff knowledge on disabilities.
- Advocate for resources to improve student learning environments.
- Provide guidance and counseling services to assist students in developing self-advocacy skills.
- Facilitate communication between general education teachers and special education staff.
- Incorporate technology into lessons when applicable to enhance learning outcomes.
- Adapt curricula materials as needed based on individual student abilities.
Social Studies Teacher( Grade 10)
Nurul Ameen Islamic Senior High School
Kumasi
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse social studies topics.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Implemented interactive activities to promote student participation and collaboration.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Facilitated small group work sessions where students could collaborate on assignments and ask questions of one another.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher(Teaching Practice)
Ashanti School for the Deaf
Jamasi
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated hands-on activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Developed individualized education plans in partnership with specialists.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development.
- Monitored classroom behavior and implemented positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized inclusive events to celebrate cultural diversity within the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Education
Winneba 08.2015 - 07.2019
Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ Senior High School
KumasiSkills
- Inclusion strategies
- Student assessments
- Classroom management
- Sign Language
- Handling Autistic Children
- Handling Hyperactive Children
- Adaptability to change
- Assistive technology
- Motor skills development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Personal hygiene support
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Certificate on a three-day workshop on teaching learners with dyslexia organization by the Ghana Education Service from 12th to 14th September, 2021
- Certificate in teaching learners who are deaf and hard of hearing. 15th to 17th April, 2021
- Certificate on a three-day workshop in teaching Jolly Phonics organized by Vimesh Publication. 9th to 11th September, 2020
- Certificate on a two-day workshop on daily living skills for persons with intellectual disability.
Affiliations
- Assistant coordinator of extracurricular activities at American Dream Educational complex. I coordinate sports, spelling bee competitions and swimming lessons.
- I was the Treasurer for the Special Education Student’s Association (SESA) for the 2017-2018 Academic.
Accomplishments
- Awarded as the overall best Teacher for the 2022-2023 academic year at American Dream Educational Complex.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Educator(Inclusion Classroom)Grade one
American Dream Educational Complex
02.2021 - Current
Social Studies Teacher( Grade 10)
Nurul Ameen Islamic Senior High School
09.2019 - 08.2020
Kindergarten Teacher(Teaching Practice)
Ashanti School for the Deaf
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Education
08.2015 - 07.2019
Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ Senior High School