Emilia

How I support children and young people who have cognition and learning differences

Currently, I am teaching in a school dedicated only to students with trauma, anxiety, and other mental well-being challenges. Our teaching is student-centered and personalized so students can take ownership of their wins and successes, this boosts their well-being and self-esteem. I have experience with a wide range of Special Educational needs and how to support them. I have vast experience working with very different personalities and characters and have learned a lot from my students.

How I provide for children and young people who have ASD

One of the best tools I use is visualization. It improves communication and the student’s understanding of the material during the session. I make many of my resources specifically tailored to each student’s needs. I am familiar with the syllabus for KS3 and KS4 so students have a choice of which qualifications they think they can achieve. I am familiar with not only GCSE requirements from the main exam boards but also many other qualifications including Entry levels and Functional skills. I am a big supporter of learning with all senses, so my sessions often include practicals and manual work on objects.

How I provide for children and young people who have mental health needs

After a few years of working as a teacher for neurodivergent students, I have learned that first, you need to build relationships with them. I am very proud to teach these students, making me a more well-rounded teacher. Recently we had many things to celebrate as most of the students got their GCSE grades higher than expected.