Emem Nwamadi
SEN And Early Years Educator
Summary
Holistic and student-centric Educator dedicated to instilling a passion for continuous learning and building critical foundations. Adept at nurturing diverse learning profiles by integrating inclusive practices and tailored support for students with special educational needs (SEN). Exploring a new position in the GCC to foster student autonomy, academic excellence, and self-determination for all learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 5/6 Homeroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Canadian International School of Egypt, Cairo
01.2026 - Current
- Spearheaded integrated, inquiry-based units across Language, Science, Social Studies, and Math to foster student agency; sustained an 85% student engagement rate while enabling independent, real-world problem-solving.
- Structured inclusive, collaborative learning environments paired with explicit teamwork assessments to cultivate equitable dynamics; built student proficiency in shared leadership and diverse perspective-taking.
- Scaffolds multi-stage research assignments to develop core self-management and critical thinking skills; accelerated independent study habits and minimized the need for direct teacher intervention.
PUF (program Unit Funding) PreK and KG Teacher
Centre For Autism Services Alberta
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Cultivated supportive environments and open communication channels with families and multidisciplinary teams to bridge home-school gaps; built strong stakeholder trust and significantly enhanced individual student support systems.
- Enforced structured routines, modeled positive conduct, and implemented differentiated, interest-led instruction for diverse neurodivergent learners; minimized classroom disruptions while maximizing daily academic and social engagement.
- Managed rigorous data tracking for 24 students by updating progress records, IPPs, and Functional Impact Statements (FIS); streamlined compliance reporting and achieved an 80%+ IPP goal attainment rate for the 2023/2024 school year.
Learning Support and Grade 9 Homeroom Teacher
Unisus International (IB) School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered 1-on-1 differentiated instruction, social-emotional coaching, and ESL classes for diverse K-11 learners; accelerated students' homework completion, self-management, and language acquisition skills.
- Administered language and admissions assessments to diagnose learning gaps; strategically placed students into targeted support groups and provided actionable academic growth recommendations.
- Co-created IEPs with parents and faculty while maintaining proactive communication loops; beautifully aligned home and school expectations to seamlessly support diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated daily career-life advisory classes and coordinated experiential field trips, including a 1-week residential trip; guided future-readiness while broadening real-world community and environmental exploration.
SEN (Special Education Needs) Teacher
Greensprings School (Ikoyi Campus)
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Procured resources and managed all SEN department operations, including justifying and designing a new sensory space; established a fully functional sensory room within months to greatly enhance student regulation.
- Administered Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT) to 25% of students, analyzed data, and conducted observations for admissions and current tracking; equipped teachers with precise insights to manage diverse learning needs.
- Co-designed tailored BSPs and IEPs with teachers and families while maintaining transparent performance update loops; ensured compliant classroom accommodations and well aligned home-school success strategies.
Education
Teach English As A Foreign Language (TEFL) - Foreign Languages Education
University Of Toronto
10-2026
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Inclusive Specialization
University of Calgary
06-2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Aide - Learning Support
ICS Canada
02-2013
Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kingston University
08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Marketing (Business Administration)
University oF Uyo
06-2000
Skills
Transdisciplinary Learning, IEP (Individual Education Plan), Student Agency, BSP (Behavioral Support Plan), Approaches to Learning (ATL), Differentiated Instruction, International-Mindedness, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Formative & Summative Assessment, Classroom Management, Project-Based Learning, Child Safeguarding, Experiential Learning, Cross-Collaboration, Crisis Management
Certifications
01-2022
Additional Information
Volunteer & Community Engagement
- Special Needs Ministry Volunteer | First Assembly Church (Current) – Support neurodiverse children twice a month.
- Early Learning & Job Support Volunteer | City of Calgary Public Library – Dedicated 5 years across multiple city branches.
- Reading Buddy | Calgary Reads Program – Facilitated youth literacy development over a one-year period.
- Community Involvement: Kindergarten Team-Teaching Volunteer (Ranchland School, 2017) | Program Assistant (St. John's Reception Center, 2017)
Certification
Certificate of qualification to teach in British Columbia , Canada L235746
Alberta interim professional Certificate to teach 311397N
Timeline
Grade 5/6 Homeroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Canadian International School of Egypt, Cairo
01.2026 - Current
PUF (program Unit Funding) PreK and KG Teacher
Centre For Autism Services Alberta
08.2023 - 11.2024
Learning Support and Grade 9 Homeroom Teacher
Unisus International (IB) School
09.2021 - 06.2022
SEN (Special Education Needs) Teacher
Greensprings School (Ikoyi Campus)
01.2019 - 10.2019
Teach English As A Foreign Language (TEFL) - Foreign Languages Education
University Of Toronto
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Inclusive Specialization
University of Calgary
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Aide - Learning Support
ICS Canada
Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kingston University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing (Business Administration)
University oF Uyo
Volunteer & Community Engagement
Volunteer & Community Engagement
- Special Needs Ministry Volunteer | First Assembly Church (Current) – Support neurodiverse children twice a month.
- Early Learning & Job Support Volunteer | City of Calgary Public Library – Dedicated 5 years across multiple city branches.
- Reading Buddy | Calgary Reads Program – Facilitated youth literacy development over a one-year period.
- Community Involvement: Kindergarten Team-Teaching Volunteer (Ranchland School, 2017) | Program Assistant (St. John's Reception Center, 2017)