Tajjallah Bibi
Cell: 052-*******/ *** -*******
Email: *************@*****.***
Linked In Profile: https://ae.linkedin.com/in/tajjallah-khan-103767117 Visa status: Residence visa (Father’s)
Driving License: UAE Valid Driving License
Objective
Experienced Psychologist, Special Educational Coordinator/ Inclusion Teacher and Behavior Therapist seeking to obtain challenging and permanent position in which I can contribute my clinical, special educational needs, human relations and writing experience in a dynamic work environment, where I can apply my skills for the assessment and care of the students and people of determination. Qualifications Summary
More than three years of experience in psychology and almost 7 years of experience in special educational needs area.
Extensive knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physically and mentally challenges occurring in different settings and situations.
Trained to distinguish all aspects of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Capable of giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and providing strategies as part of intervention to teachers and parents.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Education
Gulf Institute of Modern Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Diploma in Clinical Psychology ( MAY 2014)
University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Master’s in Psychology (M.S In 2007)
University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Bachelors of Arts (B.A In 2005)
F.B.I.S.E, Islamabad, Pakistan.
F.SC (Pre-Medical In 2002)
Work Experience
INCLUSIONTEACHER/ SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/ HEAD OF INCLUSION Al Wahda Private School
Al Qarrayen, Sharjah
August 24, 2019 – July 7
th
2020
Worked as an Inclusion Teacher, School Psychologist and Head of Department in Inclusion.
Developed, trained and guided on IEP’s and strategies according to the child needs as part of intervention including accommodations and modifications as per child’s need.
Assessed and screened students with testing tools (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, reading assessments, IQ assessments etc.) and made reports on their level with specific recommendations to the parents and school.
Held in observation of a child/teacher/LSA/class during lectures and provide specific strategies by meeting teachers and LSAs.
Followed up with parents, teachers, supervisors, HODs etc related to the students of the determinations and discussed about their progress by adding their SMART goals in IEPs/GRPs/BIPs.
Involved in tracking progress of students through different tracking checklists such as toe by toe, one step program, dyscalculia, dyslexia, student support log, WIAT-2 and impact tracking sheet for every team members of inclusion etc.
Worked on social problem of the students in school including, (emotional instability with friends, teachers and families, maladjustment in school, bullying, abuses etc).
Developed and implemented strategies on documents of Inclusion department.
Provided an analysis report to the teachers, supervisors and head of departments.
Facilitated and implemented Push In and Pull out models for the session of students as per social spectrum.
Provided In class support and worked with teacher on Co-teaching with SODs on one to one and group remedial classes and differentiated curriculum as per common core standard suiting to SOD’s abilities.
Trained teachers and team of inclusion department with CPD for their growth and development.
Good in report writing.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Al Shorouq Private School
Jumeirah, Dubai
February 2019 – April 2019
Worked as an Inclusive Education Coordinator in Inclusive Education Department.
Leading staff members of Inclusive Education department by:
Assessed students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
Worked in group and on one-to-one session with different disable students including autism, ADHD, ADD, ODD, ASD, Tourette’s syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Dyspraxia).
Monitored lessons to meet the needs of students
Collaborated and Monitored Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student with Special Education teacher.
Planned, organized, and assigned activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
Mentored students as a one-to-one
Implemented IEPs, BIPs and ALPs to assess students’ performance, and track their progress
Updated IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
Discussed student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
Supervised and mentored teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
Prepared and helped students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
Trained staff of Inclusive Education on different disabilities and how to screen them.
Involved in observation of a child/teacher/LSA/class during lectures and provide specific strategies by meeting teachers/LSAs/TA’s etc.
Worked with Social workers and guidance counselors regarding students in school including (emotional instability with friends, teachers and families, maladjustment in school, bullying, abuses etc.)
Oversaw the day-to-day operation of a school’s Inclusive education policy.
Coordinated provision of policies.
SENDCO / SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Al Maaref Private School
Al Qusais, Dubai
January 2015 – February 2019
Worked as a School Psychologist in Inclusive Educational Department.
Developed IEP’s and strategies according to the child needs as part of intervention including accommodations and modifications as per child’s need.
Assessed and screened students on new admission with testing tools (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, reading assessments etc.) and make new recommendation report as the child is eligible/not eligible for the school with specific recommendations to the parents and school.
Involved in observation of a child/teacher/LSA/class during lectures and provide specific strategies by meeting teachers/ LSAs/ TA’s etc.
Followed up with parents, teachers, supervisors, HODs & HOCs related to the students of the determinations and discussing about their progress by adding their SMART goals in IEPs/ALP/SLP/BIP and transitioning plans.
Involved in tracking progress of students through skills tracking sheets and prop data sheets.
Attended workshop related to the field of SEND and conferences for guidance counseling.
Interviewed, Applied and interpreted aptitude tests and worked on profiles of individual students.
Worked on social problem of the students in school including, (emotional instability with friends, teachers and families, maladjustment in school, bullying, abuses etc).
Organized and facilitated workshop for teachers/ parents/LSAs/TAs in the school.
Worked on documents for Inclusion department
Provided an analysis report to the teachers, supervisors and head of departments.
Facilitated Push In and Pull out models for the session of students as per social spectrum.
Good in report writing.
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS COORDINATOR
American International School
Al Qusais, Dubai
August 2014 – December 2014
Worked as a SENDCO in special educational needs department of AIS.
Developed IEP’s according to the child needs.
Made an assessment on admission of new student in the school.
Involved in an observation of a child in class.
Followed up with parents, teachers & supervisors related to the students of determination and discussed about their progress in special educational need plans.
Organized workshop for teachers and parents in the school.
Worked on documents for SEN department.
Provided an analysis report to the teacher and supervisor.
Took session/ therapy of SEN student on one- on- one basis.
Good in report writing.
VERBAL BEHAVIOR THERAPIST
KIMPTS (Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy Services) Health Care City, Dubai
February 2014 to August 2014
Got Training on ABA Therapy
Applied ABA techniques on special needs children
Developed behavior modification plan.
Developed IEP’s according to the child needs using ABLLS-R.
Worked on their cognitive skills, behavior modification, language, speech, sensory integration, fine motor and gross motor skills
Good report writing and good interaction with the parents BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST
ABA Center for Autism, Ras- Al- Khaimah
November 2012- October 2013
Applied ABA techniques on special needs children such as discrete trial learning
(DTT), pivotal response training (PRT) and errorless learning.
Assessed the special children with functional behavior assessment (such as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD,and slow learners)
Managed behavior and develop behavior intervention plan
Developed IEP’s according to the child needs.
Worked on their cognitive skills, behavior modification, language, speech, sensory integration, fine motor and gross motor skills MARKETING EXECUTIVE
January 2012 to September 2012
CENTURY FINANCIAL BROKERS L.L.C
Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Achieved daily and monthly sales target.
Market the company product and update the company regarding the sales and stock.
Generated meetings.
Interacted with prospective and establishing clients and maintaining follow-ups
Met with clients frequently.
Met given targets.
Received and managed telephone calls of clients.
Attended client's inquiries.
Provided market updates to the clients.
Fast and accurate retrieval with up-to-date delivery of client’s requested information.
Expanded existing and new business to achieve sales and contribution budgets.
Developed a very high work ethic and enjoyed working with different nationalities.
Prepared reliable reports to be submitted to higher officers. BEHAVIOR THERAPIST
Nov 2009 - Dec 2011
Rising Sun Institute, Lahore, Pakistan
Worked with slow learners students accompanied with Hydrocephalic, Micro cephalic, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and ASD.
Assessed the students using portage guide to early education, ravens progressive matrices test and FBA.
Managed behavior by applying BIP.
Worked on their cognitive skills, language, speech, sensory integration, fine motor and gross motor skills
PSYCHOLOGIST
Nov 2009 –Dec 2011
RAHEIN (Outreach of Center of Mentally and affected Special Needs Students
(COMPASS), Lahore, Pakistan
Assessed and worked with the special children(such as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Dyslexia, ADHD,and slow learners)
Applied CARS, Ravens progressive matrices, WISC, Portage guide to early education for assessment.
Worked on their cognitive skills, language, speech, sensory integration, fine motor and gross motor skill and behavior modification. SPECIAL EDUCATIONIST
Nov 2008 – Oct 2009
Center of mentally and affected special needs students (COMPASS), Lahore, Pakistan
Assessed and worked with the special children(such as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD,and slow learners)
Managed behavior by applying BIP.
Worked on their cognitive skills, language, speech, sensory integration, fine motor and gross motor skills
PSYCHOLOGIST
Sep 2007 –May 2008
Fountain House (Residential Hospital for Psychiatric Patients), Lahore, Pakistan
Applied therapies on psychiatric patients (OCD, Schizophrenic, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorder etc.)
Applied tests to assess the severity of the patients
Took therapeutic sessions of the patients as per their severity.
Regular worked in OPD related to psychiatric patients
Involved in regular follow up sessions and diagnoses of the patient. Additional Certification and Achievement
1. Certification for fulfilling a 40 hour training course meeting the (RBT) training requirements based on the RBT Task list outlined by the BACB through Autism Rocks in Dubai Health Care City, Dubai UAE.
2. Certificate of Participation in recognition of outstanding support and participation in the MENA SEN Conference conducted in Dubai UAE. 3. Certificate of completing 5 hours of continuing professional development at the UAE SEN and Counseling Day at Raha International School, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 4. Certificate of Participation in The International Conference on the Protection from Sexual Harassment by Dubai Women’s Association, Dubai, UAE. 5. Certificate of attending for the participation in the Annual Counselors Forum, Dubai, UAE.
6. Certificate of attending the GETEX Counselors Forum 2017, Dubai, UAE. 7. Certificate of participation in Exploring New Horizons in Career Counseling, American University, Dubai, UAE.
8. Certificate of Participation in GETEX Counselors Forum 2015, Dubai, UAE. 9. Certificate of participation in Zenith IQ test Zenith Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 10. Certificate of Participation in a brief course of Hypnotherapy by WPA (Zone 15), Fountain House, Lahore, Pakistan.
11. Certificate of participation in 2
nd
International Conference in Indo Pak Punjab
Psychiatric society, Fountain House, Lahore, Pakistan. 12. Certificate of participation in a two days conference held on the impact of global violence on mental health, a challenge for mental health professional in the Center for Clinical Psychology, Lahore, Pakistan.
13. Certificate for attending the training workshop on Eidetic Model for growth in people with intellectual disabilities, GC University, Lahore, Dubai. Computer proficiency
MS Office
Net Surfing
SPSS
Language Proficiency
English
Urdu
Pashto
Arabic ( medial level)