Arwa Kabir

Experience

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  Jamnabai Narsee School, Juhu, Mumbai

  Mar 2003 - May 2005

  Computer Trainer - Hobby Club

  Conducting Computer Literacy Workshops for students & parents during regular school hours as well as vacations. Conducted a special “Computer Literacy Workshop for the Staff “of Jamnabai Narsee School wherein the teachers were trained in Basics of Computer which had an overwhelming response of 40 teachers & Graphic Designing which had a response of 25 teachers.The job includes designing the circular, banners and posters for publicity purpose. Handling the publicity during a school event where Computer Workshop Stalls were arranged.The Course outline for every course is designed and given along with the booking form to the enquiry. Any upcoming course is publicized with a summarized course outline on the circular. Show less

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  JBCN International

  May 2005 - Jun 2006

  Computer Dept Head

  Setting up the Computer Dept. Developed the Assessment Plan for the children to understand their functioning level.Developing the course material for the school To customize the curriculum for every child with respect to their disability.Teaching Area -Assessing the child to check their functioning level and preparing reports in co-ordination with a Special Educator and a Child Psychiatrist.Primarily dealing with children who have Learning Disabilities, Slow LearnersMaking Computer an effective aid in teaching and hence making it easier to understand difficult theoretical subjects with the help of visual presentations Show less

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  Dubai Autism Center

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2009

  Computer Teacher - Setting up the Computer Literacy Dept.

  Setting up the Computer Literacy Dept.To observe and assess the students to gauge their potential in the area of Computers.To form the IEP Domains for Computer Literacy and prepare goals under each domainThe lesson plans and teaching techniques as well as data taking are based on ABA principles.. To keep updated with new softwares for special needs children and implement the same. Office Skills Training -Training the students in the area of Computer as well as office skills related to computers such as printing and photocopying. Working on generalization skills across different settings along with a behavior plan from the psychology dept and communication plan from the speech and lang deptHandling The Unit News Letter - (Computer Literacy is a part of OT & Creative Unit) Show less

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  Self - Business

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2015

  ABA Therapist & Promoting Drama For Autism

  Running a Social Skills Support Group, bringing together families and holding events for kids to promote social skills.Freelancing as an ABA and Drama Therapist.One - to - one Training as well as Group Sessions of Role Playing in Hypothetical Scenarios to build real life understandingArticle on CBT & Drama Tools - In The Living Document Journal 2019

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  Velvi Drama For Autism

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2015

  Marketing In-charge

  Drama for Autism - Its a refreshing new concept which brings with it hope and confidence that children and adults on the spectrum can benefit a lot from acting using masking techniques. Parents and professionals can help build social skills, personality and overall grooming of children and adults with Autism.Successfully Conducted 3 workshops across Dubai in the month of January 2013Genesis Saathi Manthan @ the Indian ConsulateSNF (Special Needs Family Support Center)

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  Special Needs Future Development Center

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2023

  ASDAN Program Cordinator and Parent Communications

  Working with SNF Center ASDAN Prog Moderator - Implementing and Supervising the ASDAN Courses at the center. Integrating Goals between departments to build core strengths for vocational candidates.Handling parent communications and making sure we provide adequate home-based support as much as possibleDeveloping the Social Skills Intervention Dept - WIth the goal to build those finer social / life skills that help in sustaining jobs and building healthy relationships.Staff Enhancement Program - researching and presenting material on latest developments in various areas.Initiating and Coordinating Events from the entire team of staff - The events aim at raising awareness on various issues or doing inter-school activities. Show less

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  Suryoday Trust

  Dec 2020 - Jan 2024

  Advisory Committee Member (Special Needs Education)

  Providing inputs on the existing IEP software which is initiated by Suryoday Trust to digitalize the entire load of IEP development. Establishing Psycho-Drama as a part of the curriculum to enhance social skills for students with special needs.

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  Spectrum Way, Sunshine ABA

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Behavioral Therapist
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  Edignite Specialized Learning Center

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder

  www.edigniteaba.ca