Honor Society® member
Zainab Umar
graduate assistant at University of Texas at Austin
- The University of Texas at Austin
- early childhood special education
- Class of 2017
- Austin, Texas
Member since January 2017
About
I am currently an early childhood special education graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. I also work with children between ages 2-6 years old. Some of which have special needs and i find an honor and privilege to be able to learn from them and help them overcome everyday living challenges.
Education
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the university of texas at austin
early childhood special education
2016 – 2017
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Nigerian Teachers Institute
Teaching certification
2010 – 2011
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Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
public administration
2002 – 2008
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I hope to work with teachers and parents of children with special needs to develop individualized intervention plans for the children who I work with and ensure that they are able to be included and thrive in everyday activities at home, school, and any environment they might find themsthemselves in the future.
- Graduate school interests
Teaching Literacy to bilingual and English as a second language learners. Also I am very much interested in any research related to special needs education.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy traveling, reading, hiking, swimming and cooking.
Experience
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graduate assistant
University of Texas at Austin
Sep 2016 – May 2017
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director
Crystal stones academy Abuja Nigeria
Aug 2015 – Aug 2016
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teacher
Aduvie international school Abuja Nigeria
Sep 2013 – Aug 2015
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teacher
Living Fountain International School Abuja Nigeria
Apr 2010 – Jul 2013
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administrative assistant - procurement officer
Petroleum Equalization Fund (Mgt) Board
Aug 2008 – Sep 2009
Volunteering
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Volunteer
Department of Education Quiz and competition for Students
Nov 2016
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Volunteer
Family Worship Center Abuja nigeria
Aug 1998 – Jul 2016
Languages
- English (UK) Fluent
- English (US) Fluent
