Sunita Braich
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dynamic Inclusion Support Teacher with extensive experience at Surrey School District, adept at developing individualized education programs and fostering inclusive environments. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through educational technology and positive behavior support. Skilled in team collaboration and data collection, ensuring tailored support for diverse learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Support Teacher
Surrey School District
Surrey, British Columbia
09.2010 - Current
- Plan IEP meetings and other related meetings as required by district policy.
- Build and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Keep students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Utilize educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Prepare lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Monitor student progress and provided feedback to both students, teachers, and caregivers.
- Maintain detailed records of all observations, interventions, and progress notes related to assigned caseloads.
- Actively participate in team planning meetings focusing on goals set forth by IEPs.
- Monitor students in general education classrooms to ensure successful inclusion experiences.
- Provide individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Support classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Encourage a safe learning environment through positive reinforcement techniques such as verbal praise or rewards systems.
- Assist in developing and then delivering social skills programs for identified students needing extra supports.
- Participate in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Create and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Support collaboration among general education teachers, paraprofessionals, specialists, administrators, families, and community members.
- Perform student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Utilize instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Work one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver06-2016
Master of Arts - Behaviour Disorders
University of British Columbia
Vancouver06-2014
Post Graduation Certificate in Education - Secondary Math
Kings College
London06-1994
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Southampton
UK06-1991
Skills
- Individualized education programs
- Inclusive education for students with special needs
- Visual supports
- AAC support
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Data collection
- Functional Behavioural Assessments
- Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Behavioural intervention
- Team collaboration
- Low arousal strategies for crisis intervention
- Small group instruction
- Universal Design for Learning
- Sessional Lecturer for EPSE 432 (8 years) and EPSE 436 (3 years)
Affiliations
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Swimming
- Love dogs
- Mum of 3
- Lifelong learner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inclusion Support Teacher
Surrey School District
09.2010 - Current
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education
Simon Fraser University
Master of Arts - Behaviour Disorders
University of British Columbia
Post Graduation Certificate in Education - Secondary Math
Kings College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Southampton
Similar Profiles
Hardeep Kaur JanduHardeep Kaur Jandu
Supervision Aide at Surrey School District, Latimer Road Elementary SchoolSupervision Aide at Surrey School District, Latimer Road Elementary School
Lauren HorneLauren Horne
Grade 3 Teacher at Surrey School DistrictGrade 3 Teacher at Surrey School District
Danielle FerraroDanielle Ferraro
Education Assistant at Surrey School DistrictEducation Assistant at Surrey School District