Ganisam Durbarry
Essex ,Essex
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with extensive expertise in autism spectrum understanding, ADHD management strategies, and PECS communication system. Proficient in Makaton and behaviour management, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Skilled in multi-sensory teaching approaches, classroom management, and resource innovation. Demonstrates excellence in teaching assistant coordination and personal care, aiming to foster an inclusive educational environment. Compassionate Primary School SEN Teacher with focus on creating inclusive learning environments. Developed tailored lesson plans resulting in significant improvements in student engagement and academic progress. Known for fostering strong relationships with students and parents, leading to supportive and collaborative classroom atmosphere.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary school SEN teacher
Hatton Special School
Ilford, Redbridge
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered tailored learning experiences by creating personalised lesson plans for SEN students.
- Established safe and nurturing classroom environment for enhanced student confidence and comfort.
- Collaborated with school psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists to deliver comprehensive support for SEN students.
- Developed IEPs to meet specific learning needs of each pupil and held annual reviews with parents to discuss EHCP outcomes.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication on children's progress and behaviour.
- Employed various teaching styles to cater for different learning abilities, improving overall engagement and understanding.
- Implemented effective behavioural management strategies, promoting a conducive learning environment.
- Consistently gained good and outstanding lesson observation rating.
- Curriculum lead for physical education for an academic year. Organise and execute swimming for year 5 and 6 for the whole school.
- Organise and execute sports day at school.
- Organise and drive mini bus to school trips namely to Chelmsford Sports event and Stratford hockey and tennis centre.
- Organise and plan an ongoing free weekly tennis session.
- Led school council meetings and assemblies.
- Trained staff in adapting teachings to suit students with diverse needs.
- Initiated the idea of joint planning and was put into practice successfully.
- Mentor to four new teachers with planning, delivering and assessing.
- Mentor student teacher and signed off placement.
- Selected to represent teacher voice and led learning walks with school partners (Seven King School)
- Effectively manage a group of four LSA for four years.
- Member of the Health and Safety committee.
- Active member of EDI and fully qualified swimming instructor.
- Successfully held transition for year 6 children to their respective secondary schools.
- Volunteered for Hatton Saturday Family picnic.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Sports, PE & Development - Education
University of East London
London 09.2016 - 07.2019
PGCE Primary Education - Education
University College London
London 09.2020 - 07.2021
NPQ in teaching and learning. - Teaching and learning
University College London
London 10.2023 - 10.2024
Skills
- Autism spectrum understanding
- ADHD management strategies
- PECS communication system
- Makaton proficiency
- Behaviour management
- Multi-Sensory teaching approach
- Excellent adaptability
- Dedication to inclusivity
- Teaching assistant coordination
- Classroom resource innovation
- Personal care
- Classroom management
- Hardworking
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
- People development
Affiliations
- Cycled 100 miles and raised money for multiple sclerosis society.
- As a swimming instructor, I enjoy swimming and swim twice a week at my local leisure centre. I also enjoy cycling with my family. I also practice yoga daily.
Certification
Fully qualified Level 2 swimming instructor.
Licence to drive school mini bus.
Languages
French
Native
Timeline
NPQ in teaching and learning. - Teaching and learning
University College London
10.2023 - 10.2024
Primary school SEN teacher
Hatton Special School
01.2021 - Current
PGCE Primary Education - Education
University College London
09.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Sports, PE & Development - Education
University of East London
09.2016 - 07.2019
Fully qualified Level 2 swimming instructor.
Licence to drive school mini bus.
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