CURRICULUM VITAE

AZRA YUSUF Contact no: +965 – 65534919 / 98762015,

E-mail: azrayusuf2017@gmail.com /ahmadkwt2011@hotmail.com.

PERSONAL OBJECTIVE:

Enthusiastic, Effective, Passionate with a proven record of helping children progress, providing positive

learning experiences as well as building and maintaining effective behavior management systems.

Enjoys sharing knowledge, inspiring both children and adults. Experienced in leading, adept at training,

motivating and developing others. Widely experienced with pupils who have special needs.

My objective is to provide general support to Children-focused, meticulous teaching

professional with rich hands-on experience in managing the overall activities of classrooms.

Demonstrated ability to prepare/impart lessons and perform teacher-support tasks efficiently. Well

versed in dealing with children of different ages and backgrounds. Compassionate, analytic-thinker with

a genuine love for children. Skilled in grading students and charting out exam papers

I also aim for continuous enrichment of my knowledge and abilities. I am confident that I can be

a beneficial member of the Teaching team and look forward to contributing towards professional and

commercial growth.

EDUCATIONAL QUALFICATIONS:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc in Microbiology, Genetics & Chemistry).

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed in Natural Science).

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Pursuing MSc in Applied Psychology).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified in LDPA-Learning Disabilities Harnessing the power of ADHD, The Decision

Comprehensive Therapeutic Model my Recipe for success by Dr. Huda .N.Shaaban

Certified in Designing Individual Educational Program for Students with Special Needs.

Certified in Participation PEAK-2017.

Registered Behavior Therapist. (RBT Certified)

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WORK EXPERIENCE IN KUWAIT:

Employer: APPLIED BEHAVIOR CENTER (ABC- KUWAIT).

Currently working as APPLIED BEHAVIOR THERAPIST

Period: September2018 – Till now

Used Applied Behaviour knowledge behavioral methods to help student living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorders.

Lesson Planning and delivery in line with curriculum & protocol. Employed a systematic approach to help students serve to develop better social and life skills.

For instance. Did one-to-one & Group interaction to figure out what works best for the individual Classroom and behavior management ensuring all students are developing. Communicating clearly with others so that they know what to do to perform their role in

behavioral therapy plans. Attending to detail to notice which plans are effective and which need reevaluation Exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills Recognizing the signs of overburdened caregivers and assisting them in finding relief Improved functional skills, promoted emotional health and physical wellbeing, increased

independence, and facilitated full community participation Worked with children on documented direct goals and objectives Completed daily applicable paperwork and treatment plan goals Promoted emotional health and physical wellbeing, increased independence, and facilitated full

community participation through behavior modeling, psychoeducation and intervention independently worked with group of students to develop language, academic, social, and self-

help skills through the implementation of individualized education and behavior plans Record novel behaviors, maintain accurate behavior and program data, and complete daily

paperwork Independently observed students on the job to assess strengths and areas for growth and

completed assessment reports used by support team to create individualized support plans (ISP) Provided therapy for individuals using applied behavioral analysis techniques. Collected and analyzed data on child’s progress. Maintained personal and professional demeanor during stressful situations. Communicated child’s progress in team meetings. Teaching and modeling of ABA techniques to child and Line Therapist, intended to increase

language and communication skills, social skills, daily living skills, appropriate play skills, and cooperation skills

Helped develop and implement individualized treatment plan as directed by Behavior Analyst Serve as point of contact between Line Therapists and Consultant, as well as parents and

Consultant Progress reporting based upon the child’s goal, and accurately recorded data on the child's

progress through charting and graphing Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and trainings

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KEY SKILLS & QUALITIES:

Behavior Management.

Lesson, Term & Resource Planning.

Working knowledge of managing student behavior.

Assist students in using special aids to help them learn new or difficult concepts.

Exam Preparation, Assessment & Feedback.

Employer: FUTURE BILINGUAL SCHOOL-FAHAHEEL, KUWAIT.

1). Teacher’s Assistant

Period: August 2017 –August 2018.

Assisted teachers in managing classroom activities.

Design and implement lesson plans and curriculum.

Tutor students and assist with assignments and concepts.

Organize and distribute learning resources.

Monitor students during class work and exams.

Manage student behavior as appropriate.

Plan and develop teaching aides as instructed.

Provide assistant to teachers in terms of preparing lesson outlines.

Prepared lesson outlines and created worksheets for teachers to hand out to students.

Planned and prepared teaching aids, such as worksheets, short stories, puppet shows, group

projects, and audio-visual components to assist with daily lessons.

Tutored students with special needs, including those with learning disabilities or who had

language disadvantages.

Communicated with parents on behalf of the teacher when necessary, answering questions,

addressing concerns, and scheduling parent-teacher conferences.

Supervised students during lunchtime, recess, and assemblies to ensure safety of students and

staff members.

KEY SKILLS & QUALITIES:

Working knowledge of managing student behavior.

Assist students in using special aids to help them learn new or difficult concepts.

2). Laboratory Assistant

Period: Jan 2017 – June 2017

Performed chemical and microbiological analysis of samples.

Labeled and sorted samples accurately.

Maintained lab equipment in good working condition.

Washed glassware and cleaned work station on regular basis.

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Maintained inventory of lab supplies and reported any shortages to management.

Assisted in laboratory set-up and maintained laboratory organized.

Performed laboratory tests and recorded the results.

Prepared lab equipment and specimen for tests.

Utilized charts and graphs to show the results.

Ensured to follow safety guidelines at all times.

Performed general cleaning and maintenance of laboratory.

Reported any repairs and replacements to Manager.

KEY SKILLS & QUALITIES:

Hands-on experience in working as Laboratory Assistant.

Good knowledge of laboratory practices and techniques.

Deep knowledge of laboratory information system.

Skilled in operation of automated lab equipment.

Ability to safely handle & use lab equipment’s, tools & store samples.

WORK EXPERIENCE IN INDIA:

Period: Jan 2009 – Dec 2013

Worked as a Home Room Teacher

Employer: M/s. American Techno High School, Hyderabad, India.

Position Held: SCIENCE TEACHER

Experience Details & JOB Responsibilities:

Responsible for creating engaging lesson plans based on approved curriculum.

Responsible for creating and administering effective lesson plans for each class.

Responsible for creating class materials that students would use as enhancements to textbooks.

Planned lessons which adhered to curriculum objectives and utilized a range of teaching

methodologies.

Sourced and obtained resources for planned lessons both in the short and long term.

Developed an effective teaching style to maintain both attention and discipline.

Effectively devised and delivered lessons which fulfilled needs of both native and 2nd language

speakers

Assessed and prepared students for tests/ examinations, motivating them to progress further.

Developed appropriate skills and social abilities in children according to age, ability and

aptitude.

Held a monthly science competition that became extremely popular among the students.

Teaching students science vocabulary.

Planning and implementing lab-based science lessons based on school standards.

Teaching pupils how to properly use, care, and handle chemicals and scientific equipment.

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Teaching students about the role of science in economics and society as a whole.

Using knowledge of the latest instructional technology to support teaching.

Updating the Science department’s notice board.

Engaging students in active learning.

Organizing science trips and experiments

Highly organized and able to meet deadlines.

Extracurricular classes and clubs.

Provided feedback to parents at scheduled meetings.

Computer Skills:

MS-office: word, excel, PowerPoint and Internet.

Interests:

Art Teaching and Learning

Recycling

Languages Known:

English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic and Telugu.

Personal Details:

Date of Birth: 20-11- 1985

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Indian

Address: Fahaheel, Kuwait

Passport Details:

Passport no: K1842970

Date of expiry: 01-03-2022

Civil id no: 285112007444

Residence: Transferable Visa (Article no-18)

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the above information given by me are true and correct to the best of my

knowledge and belief.

Place: Kuwait,

Date: February 2019. AZRA YUSUF

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