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MEHJABEEN Umar

MEHJABEEN Umar

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in implementing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum, dedicated to fostering a collaborative classroom environment that promotes academic excellence. Expertise in student assessment, differentiated instruction, and effective classroom management strategies enhances the learning experience for all students. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting and exceeding educational goals while inspiring students to reach their full potential. Committed to continuous professional development and innovative teaching practices that engage and motivate learners.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behaviour Therapist

Gentle Hands Therapy and learning Club
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • A part-time job (Working Hours 3pm to 7pm)
  • Designed personalized BIPs for skill acquisition.
  • Fostered social-emotional growth through evidence-based strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Developed behavioral programs for social skills & adaptive behavior.
  • Enhanced language development & narrative skills.
  • Created safe & structured environments.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
  • Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
  • Enhanced client progress by consistently monitoring and adjusting treatment goals.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
  • Conducted assessments to establish baseline data and measure client progress over time.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and support.
  • Increased parent involvement in therapy sessions, fostering a supportive home environment.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to gather data to track treatment progress.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.

PYP (Early Years) Homeroom Teacher

SOAR Stem Schools
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • A full-time job (Working Hours 8am to 2pm)
  • Created a safe and welcoming classroom environment.
  • Promoted emotional intelligence.
  • Fostered social skills through play.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for playgroup children.
  • Ensure children's safety during activities.
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students with thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
  • Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent discipline.
  • Organized extracurricular activities and clubs to enhance student engagement in the school community beyond academics.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Shadow Teacher

Roots Millenium School
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • A full-time job (Working Hours 8am to 12pm)
  • Developed plans to reduce aggressive behavior using engaging activities.
  • Fostered self-regulation, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
  • Taught social skills through role-playing & positive reinforcement.
  • Provided personalized support for improved behavior & academics.
  • Fostered positive relationships between students, parents, and school staff through ongoing communication and collaboration.
  • Improved communication skills of students by utilizing visual aids and nonverbal strategies.
  • Facilitated peer interactions to promote socialization among students with varying abilities.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.

SEN Teacher

Rising Sun Institute of Special Education
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • An internship program of 2 months
  • Taught life skills to students with IDD & Down syndrome.
  • Used art therapy for self-expression & emotional intelligence.
  • Developed financial literacy using hands-on activities.
  • Fostered numeracy skills through engaging lessons.
  • Promoted social skills through group activities & role-playing.
  • Implemented strategies for positive behavior support.
  • Developed financial literacy using hands-on activities.
  • Taught adaptive daily living skills (hygiene, dressing, etc.)
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

MYP Homeroom Teacher and Section Head

Razzaqia Beacon Hall School
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • A hybrid job (Working Hours 8am to 12pm)
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students with thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
  • Introduced new teaching strategies, boosting student scores to 90-97%.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could succeed academically.
  • Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent discipline.
  • Organized extracurricular activities and clubs to enhance student engagement in the school community beyond academics.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster an open and supportive school community.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with families through regular conferences, newsletters, phone calls, and emails.
  • Integrated real-world examples into lessons to increase relevancy and aid students in making connections between topics learned in class and their everyday lives.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Taught adaptive daily living skills (hygiene, dressing, etc.)

PYP Homeroom Teacher

Razzaqia Beacon Hall School
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • A hybrid job (Working Hours 8am to 12pm)
  • Facilitated peer collaboration and cooperative learning activities, fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
  • Aligned lesson objectives with PYP framework requirements, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across subjects.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods.
  • Supported struggling students through tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that fostered critical thinking skills.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing individual needs and fostering inclusivity.
  • Developed strong parent-teacher relationships to support students'' academic progress and wellbeing.
  • Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Improved classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in PYP education.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities to encourage problem-solving and teamwork among students.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Education

MPhil - Special Education

University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
08-2024

B.Ed. (Hons) - Special Education

University of Education
Lahore, Pakistan
08-2022

Skills

  • Well Record keeping & data Management
  • Strategy designing and implementation
  • Communication & Negotiation Skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Classroom management
  • Student Assessment
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Teamwork
  • Public speaking
  • AV Aids (Audio Visual aids)
  • MS Office
  • Canva
  • SPSS
  • In page
  • LinkedIn
  • Data collection techniques
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Observation
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Instructional strategies
  • Educational technology
  • Mathematics teaching
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning

Certification

  • Training Workshops on Social Cohesion & Equal Citizenship
  • Training of Trainers on Gender-Based Violence
  • Training Workshop on Cultural Integration and Social Cohesion
  • Training workshop on Joint Social Action for Inclusive Society
  • Clarification Workshop on Youth Leadership
  • Youth Training Workshop on Communities of Hope
  • Workshop on Youth Leadership on campuses.

Language

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Behaviour Therapist

Gentle Hands Therapy and learning Club
03.2024 - 03.2025

PYP (Early Years) Homeroom Teacher

SOAR Stem Schools
03.2024 - 03.2025

Shadow Teacher

Roots Millenium School
03.2023 - 03.2024

SEN Teacher

Rising Sun Institute of Special Education
10.2021 - 11.2021

MYP Homeroom Teacher and Section Head

Razzaqia Beacon Hall School
01.2019 - 09.2021

PYP Homeroom Teacher

Razzaqia Beacon Hall School
09.2017 - 12.2018

MPhil - Special Education

University of The Punjab

B.Ed. (Hons) - Special Education

University of Education

Personal Information

  • Marital status: Married
  • Nationality: Pakistani (Muslim)
  • Hobby: Traveling and Fitness
  • Possesses Transferable Iqama (valid till 08-06-2026)

Awards & Courses

Awards 

  • Supportive Hand – SOAR Stem School,
  • Teachers Conference-21st Century Classrooms - Ali institute of Education,
  • Best Innovative and Creative Teacher’s award – Razzaqia Beacon Hall school

Courses

  • CERTIFIED AUTISM SPECIALIST – The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards University
  • Career Prep Fellowship – Amal Academy
  • English Language and Personality Grooming Course – TEVTA
  • Early Childhood Education – Montessori – Ali Institute of Education

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