Marcina Wesley
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATOR
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About
Passionate educator with extensive experience in Inclusive teaching by developing lesson plans to teach elementary school students. Emerging special educator with a strong foundation in special education principles, committed to ongoing learning and professional growth. Skilled at building relationships with diverse students, parents, and colleagues to create a collaborative approach toward education.
Work with Individualized Educational Plan team and Instructional technologies to improve learning outcomes and behavior.
Experience
Special Needs Educator - Akshar Arbol International School - Chennai
(2024-10 - 2025-03)
- Developed and Implemented behavior modification strategies to help the child manage challenging behaviors
- Increased sitting duration by an average of 10mins in every class
- Encouraged the student to be a part of the teamwork along with the neurotypical students.
- Worked one on one with a neurodiverse child to strengthen speech and communication through structured eye - contact techniques.
Primary English Teacher - St. John's Public School - Chennai
(2017-06 - 2020-04)
- Facilitated the Integration of diverse perspectives into the classroom, resulting in a more Inclusive learning environment
- Established rapport and trust with students, resulting in an Increase in student participation and engagement in the classroom
- Utilized technology in the classroom to enhance learning and student's engagement
- Implemented a multi-sensory approach to teaching English language, resulting 70 % increase in student comprehension
Primary Teacher - Sivasakthi Matriculation School - Chennai
(2015-02 - 2017-04)
- Under supervision, taught students in third-grade general education classes
- Established theme based assembly
- Maintained records of students' grades, attendance, and behavior
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement
Education
Bachelor of Education - Special Education (Multiple Disability) - Vidya Sagar (2022-09 - 2024-07)
Masters - Commerce - Patrician College of Arts and Science (2020-07 - 2022-04)
Bachelor - Commerce - Stella Maris College (2010-07 - 2013-04)
