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Brita Maasik

Brita Maasik

Tartu,Tartu linn

Summary

Attentive Special Education Teacher equipped to support student needs with diversified instruction and diligent IEP management. Evaluates student needs and advocates for proper resources to meet learning objectives. Monitors formal and informal assessments and adjusts education plans to accommodate progress and challenges. Emerging educator eager to apply academic training to hands-on instruction role. Supports student needs with strong assessment and lesson-planning skills. Possesses strong active listening skills and engages well with students to support trusting rapport. Committed educator focused on understanding individual student needs for best possible outcomes. Uses exceptional problem-solving and mediating skills to de-escalate challenging situations. Supportive teaching professional with 5 years of experience teaching students with diverse range of disabilities. Encourages pupils to flourish in academic settings by providing structure in classroom. Patient and motivational promoting social and intellectual development. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Special education teacher

St Peter’s Lutheran School of Tartu
Tartu, Tartu linn
04.2023 - Current
  • Prepared reports on students and activities for administration team.
  • Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
  • Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
  • Used exemplary teaching and behaviour management strategies to manage class atmosphere.
  • Planned learning strategies, activities and materials to reflect needs of individual students.
  • Assessed SEN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
  • Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
  • Coached and mentored other professionals who work with children with disabilities.
  • Created classroom environment appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
  • Met with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
  • Provided personal and medical care for students as required.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors and administrators to resolve student behavioural and academic issues.
  • Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
  • Ran training sessions and supported all staff in understanding needs of SEN pupils.

Support worker (Young people in care)

Agrenska Foundation
Tartu, Tartu linn
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
  • Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
  • Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
  • Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risk and challenge.
  • Formulated and submitted development reports to manager.
  • Identified and targeted anti-social behaviour using evidence-based interventions.
  • Attended to needs during challenging situations by offering advice and compassion.
  • Practised privacy and confidentiality to adhere to guidelines and protocols.
  • Provided materials, resources and supplies to shape growth and development.
  • Rewarded acceptable and pro-conduct behaviour and helped youth gain self-control during difficult situations.

Activity instructor for mental disabilities

AS Hoolekandeteenused
Rakvere, Rakvere linn
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Established good rapport with parents and carers and gave updates about concerns affecting participants.
  • Escorted groups on trips, led walking tours and provided students with information about main sights.
  • Served daily snacks, adhering to food schedules and dietary orders.
  • Supervised age-appropriate games, language and playground activities, reinforcing learning concepts to boost skill development.
  • Adapted activities to meet individual needs, leading to positive parent feedback.
  • Evaluated students by antecedent, behaviour and consequence (ABC) analysis to redirect students with Autism.

Milieu therapist

MTÜ Oskar Alliku Home
Tartu, Tartu linn
02.2019 - 12.2022
  • Liaised with patients, families and doctors to align treatment goals and recovery.
  • Monitored client progress to update case records and reports.
  • Practiced confidentiality, equality and diversity policies to adhere to professional practice standards.
  • Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans to fit client goals and objectives.
  • Conducted follow up appointments to verify validity and reliability of treatments.
  • Performed crisis interventions during emergency cases for protection and safety measures.
  • Encouraged members to share experiences and offer mutual support for enhanced wellbeing in group sessions.
  • Assessed case assignments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Educated and advised families techniques in dealing with mental issues.
  • Assisted clients experiencing mental health crises by providing resource access to guarantee safety and wellbeing.
  • Initiated risk assessments to assess psychological and social factors.
  • Participated in meetings and training to align with guidelines and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop holistic treatment plans.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special pedagogy and speech therapy

University of Tartu
Tartu, Tartu linn
09/2023 -

NVQ Level 3 - Care worker

Tartu Health Care College
Tartu, Tartu linn
09/2021 - 06/2023

NVQ Level 3 - Client worker for people with mental health problems

Tartu Health Care Collage
Tartu, Tartu linn
09/2018 - 08/2019

GCSEs - Social Direction

Viljandi Gymnasium
Viljandi, Viljandi linn
09/2015 - 06/2018

Skills

  • Disability behaviour management
  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
  • Intellectual disability support
  • Self-monitoring techniques
  • Self-reinforcement techniques
  • Physical disability support
  • Visual impairment adjustments
  • Strength-based teaching
  • Adaptive behaviour adjustment
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Classroom management
  • Student counseling
  • Special education
  • Child development
  • Trained in CPI
  • Lesson Planning
  • Training in food handling preparation

Languages

Estonian
Native
English
Advanced

Timeline

Special education teacher

St Peter’s Lutheran School of Tartu
04.2023 - Current

Activity instructor for mental disabilities

AS Hoolekandeteenused
06.2022 - 03.2023

Support worker (Young people in care)

Agrenska Foundation
01.2021 - Current

Milieu therapist

MTÜ Oskar Alliku Home
02.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Special pedagogy and speech therapy

University of Tartu
09/2023 -

NVQ Level 3 - Care worker

Tartu Health Care College
09/2021 - 06/2023

NVQ Level 3 - Client worker for people with mental health problems

Tartu Health Care Collage
09/2018 - 08/2019

GCSEs - Social Direction

Viljandi Gymnasium
09/2015 - 06/2018
Brita Maasik