Special Needs Education Teacher - English & Literature

Bujumbura, Burundi Present

Lusaka, Zambia * Year

Kenya 2 Years

LEDAMA MESHACK KERINI

Special Needs Education Teacher English & Literature Specialist Email: ***************@*****.*** Phone: +254-***-***-*** Location: Narok, Kenya LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ ledamameshack

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, student-centered Special Needs Education (SNE) Teacher with over 5 years of professional experience specializing in English Language and Literature. Skilled in designing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), leading school-wide inclusion initiatives, and executing differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learning profiles. Proven track record in national and international educational settings, integrating modern pedagogical strategies, assistive technology, and creative literature programs to empower all learners to reach their full academic and personal potential.

CORE COMPETENCY HIGHLIGHTS

Inclusive Leadership & Pedagogy: Head of Inclusion, IEP Development, Differentiated Instruction, Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inclusive Curriculum Adaptation. Language & Literature Expertise: ESL/EFL Instruction, Literary Analysis, Creative Writing Workshops, Academic Literacy.

Student Advocacy & Care: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Psycho-educational Assessment Interpretation, Collaborative Support Planning.

Cross-Cultural Teaching: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, International Baccalaureate (IB) / Cambridge Curriculum Familiarity, Multilingual Classroom Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Inclusion / SNE Teacher — Penn International Academy Lead and oversee the Inclusion / Special Needs Education department, ensuring school-wide compliance with inclusive education standards.

Design, implement, and evaluate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and administrative leadership.

Deliver differentiated English Language Arts and Literature instruction tailored to diverse learning profiles and neurodivergent students.

Provide ongoing professional support and workshops for mainstream teachers on differentiated instruction and classroom accommodation strategies.

Special Needs Education Intern — International School of Lusaka Assisted lead educators in delivering inclusive lessons within an international, multicultural framework. Provided targeted 1-on-1 and small-group learning support to students with learning differences, developmental delays, and language barriers.

Facilitated accommodations and modifications for assessments, ensuring equal access to the core curriculum for all students.

English & Literature Teacher — Riambase Secondary School Taught English Language and Literature across secondary grade levels, achieving notable improvements in assessment outcomes.

Designed and executed engaging reading strategies and literary analysis units that accommodated struggling readers alongside high achievers.

Headed extra-curricular literacy activities, debate clubs, and drama presentations, building student confidence and verbal expression.

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Jan 6, 2026 – Present (Ongoing)

Graduated 2024

2019

EDUCATION

Master of Education in Special Education

University of Zambia

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education (English & Literature) Kisii University, Kenya

Key Coursework: Inclusive Pedagogy, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Adaptation, Advanced Literary Theory, Linguistics & Language Acquisition.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Nyamache Boys High School, Kenya

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS

Member: Special Education Professionals Network

Workshop Certification: Differentiated Instruction & Inclusive Classroom Management Workshop Certification: Assistive Technologies in Modern Special Education REFEREES

Andrew Stephens

Principal

Penn International Academy, Burundi

Phone: +257-**-**-**-**

Email: *********@*********************.***.**

Samuel Sila

Deputy Principal

Penn International Academy, Burundi

Phone: +257-**-**-**-**

Email: ****.*********@*********************.***.** Frank Mvula

Educational Professional

International School of Lusaka, Zambia

Phone: +260-***-***-***

Edwin Mogire

Educational Professional

Riambase Secondary School, Kenya

Phone: +254-***-***-***

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