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Christer Womba Sathulu

Luangwa

Summary

Caring professional versed in working with all learning styles. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children and parents. Manages behavioral and emotional needs within classroom with positive interventions. Hardworking and kind professional commended for teaching and mentoring students to help transition to next grade. Strong communicator passionate about providing appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Ministry of Education
Luangwa
07.2022 - Current
  • Develop individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborate with parents and staff to support student progress.
  • Implement adaptive learning strategies to enhance classroom engagement.

• subject teacher for grade 9 - 12 and resource teacher

  • Disability Assessment Testing

• Coordinate with teachers, parents, teacher, speech and physical therapists on how best the learners can be helped.

• Model and consult teachers on modifications and accommodations to instructions.

• Actively support teaching professionals on effective work strategies with special needs learners.

• Prepare individualized educational activities plans, lesson planning, curriculum adaptation, assessing, recording and reporting, offering guidance and counseling.

• Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques.

  • Offer guidance and support to learners and parents
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
  • Implemented adaptive learning strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
  • Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student learning and development.
  • Facilitated training workshops for teaching assistants and volunteers.
  • Utilized assistive technologies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Coordinated with specialists to address specific educational challenges.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.

Special Education Tutor

Self- employed
Lusaka
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
  • Implemented behavioral strategies to enhance student engagement.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and observations.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and concerns.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to reinforce lesson content effectively.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop educational programs for special education students.
  • Coordinated with teachers, counselors, administrators and parents on an ongoing basis to ensure effective communication about student progress.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of each student.
  • Utilized technology such as assistive devices, software applications and online resources during instruction sessions.
  • Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
  • Supported students in developing self-advocacy skills needed for success in school environments.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate students' strengths, weaknesses and areas requiring improvement.
  • Assisted students with disabilities in developing educational, social and behavioral skills.
  • Researched best practices related to teaching methods for special education learners.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed to increase appropriate behaviors while decreasing inappropriate ones.
  • Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
  • Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
  • Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
  • Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
  • Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
  • Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Used technology in tutoring sessions to diversify and enhance learning.

Special Education Teacher

Namunga Schools
Lusaka
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
  • Implemented adaptive learning strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.

Trainee Counsellor

Ngo'mbe Health Post, Lusaka
Lusaka
08.2019 - 10.2019

  • • Conducted HIV/AIDS voluntary counselling and testing,
  • psychosocial counseling, Mother-child Health Counseling and testing, and Diagnostic Counseling and Testing.

Registry Intern

Zambia Agency for persons with disabilities
Kabwe
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Assisted in managing disability registries and maintaining accurate records.
  • Coordinated outreach efforts to raise awareness of available services for individuals with disabilities.
  • Supported data entry tasks using registry management software for efficient record-keeping.
  • Engaged with clients to gather necessary documentation for registry applications.
  • Assisted with data entry of patient information into registry database.
  • Collected, evaluated and stored documents securely in permanent records.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education (special Education)

The University of Zambia
Lusaka
10-2020

High School Diploma -

Stephen Luwisha Girls Secondary School
Kabwe
09-2012

Skills

  • Individualized education plans
  • Disability assessment testing
  • Assistive technology
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Behavior management
  • Student progress monitoring
  • Parent communication
  • Classroom engagement strategies
  • Collaboration with specialists
  • Data analysis
  • Self-advocacy support
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Training and workshops
  • Student advocacy
  • Skills development
  • Visual supports
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Positive role model
  • Data collection
  • Progress evaluations
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Parent communications
  • Literacy intervention
  • Special education association in Zambia (SEAZ)
  • Material selection
  • Special education
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Student support
  • Basic Zambian sign language Basic braille
  • Team collaboration
  • Learning style assessments
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Life skills instruction
  • Sensory integration
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Lesson planning
  • Elementary education
  • Assessment administration
  • Classroom management
  • Motivating students
  • Curriculum adjustments
  • Mobility assistance
  • Instructional adaptation
  • Crisis prevention and intervention
  • Behavior modification
  • Instructional strategies
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Relationship building
  • Student records management
  • Motor skills development
  • Assessment strategies
  • Co-teaching experience
  • public speaking

Certification

  • Certificates in Research Methods and Data Analysis using SPSS and Monitoring and Evaluation - The UniversityOf Zambia. 2019. #Social Emotional Learning Literacy- Reach all Zambia. 2024. # General orientation coach training 16th - 20th December 2024 - Special Olympics Zambia.

Languages

Bemba
First Language
English
Beginner (A1)
A1
Zambian Sign language
Beginner (A1)
A1

Affiliations

  • Makeup artist, Music, basketball

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Ministry of Education
07.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Namunga Schools
01.2021 - 03.2022

Trainee Counsellor

Ngo'mbe Health Post, Lusaka
08.2019 - 10.2019

Special Education Tutor

Self- employed
01.2019 - Current

Registry Intern

Zambia Agency for persons with disabilities
02.2018 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Education (special Education)

The University of Zambia

High School Diploma -

Stephen Luwisha Girls Secondary School
Christer Womba Sathulu