Marwa Sabra

Lead the inclusion vision and strategy for Middle and High School Develop and implement IEPs and termly progress reports. Lead and supervise Inclusion Teachers and Learning Support Assistants Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to inclusion staff Create modified and differentiated classwork and assessments based on individual IEP objectives ; as well as behavior support plans. Develop targeted interventions for social skills, executive functioning, and self-regulation. Ensure appropriate accommodations, modifications, and individualized targets are met Lead IEP meetings and regular progress reviews with parents.

Provided specialized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to middle and secondary students with diverse learning needs. Developed and implemented IEPs, including individualized goals, accommodations, and progress monitoring. Created modified and differentiated classwork and assessments aligned with curriculum expectations and IEP objectives. Delivered targeted interventions to support social skills, executive functioning, and self-regulation Collaborated closely with classroom teachers, LSAs, counselors, and leadership to ensure inclusive practices.

At The Talent Tree, I design and deliver dynamic French lessons tailored to the individual learning styles and goals of each student, while inspiring a genuine interest in the French language and Francophone culture. My approach is centered on student engagement, incorporating educational technology and interactive games to make language acquisition both effective and enjoyable. I place strong emphasis on building foundational reading and writing skills, while prioritizing conversation-based activities to enhance listening and speaking fluency. Currently, I am preparing students for the Grade 9 IGCSE French exam, guiding them through a structured yet flexible curriculum that builds confidence, linguistic competence, and exam readiness.

● Support and implement IEP goals within the school or home environment. ● Consistently implement strategies and language to support the child's learning profile and well-being. ● Aid data collection, analysis and monitoring in partnership with teacher, therapist, parents and Inclusion Team to document milestones and IEP goal progress. ● Provide academic task redirection and engagement involving differentiation using Universal Design Learning principles. Provide alternative tasks and prompting to meet both interests and educational development. ● Maintain open communication with parents at predetermined times either written or verbal regarding the child's daily activities. ● Liaise with classroom teachers to support the child's daily learning activities. ● Ensure preparation materials and resources according to the student's needs and goals. ● Implement respectful behaviors and attitudes throughout the school, and work on generalizing new positive acquired skills.

Supporting students with various physical, intellectual and behavioral exceptionalities such as ASD and ODD in Kindergarten classrooms (students aged 4 to 5 years old), and in early primary grades. Experience with sensory activities, PECS, visual aids, communication boards, behavioral strategies, token economies, ABC charts, and strategies related to FBA. Reviewing students' Individualized Education Plans and making sure that targets and long/short term goals are achieved using educational and behavioral strategies. Elaborating Smart Goals to be accomplished with students and the Educational Support team, monitoring student's achievements using observational records techniques.

Supporting students with special needs in an elementary school settings. Assisting with mobility devices, fine motor skills and gym activities for students with physical exceptionalities. Experience with Proloquo2Go app, PECS, visual aids, sensory tools such as chewies, body rollers, weighed vests and more. Collaborating with a team of Child and Youth Workers, EAs and OTs.

As a translator accredited by the French Embassy in Kuwait, I was responsible for providing accurate translations of the following documents : Vital records (birth, marriage, death, nationality certificates), criminal records, judicial acts (judgments of adoption, divorce, name change), written declarations and documents registered or deposited in legal courts, diplomas, driver licenses, powers of attorney and sales agreements, and many other legal or official documents. However, my strength in this position was providing top quality translations at unbeatable deadlines. I am known for being punctual and able to deliver your work before the agreed deadline, all with an exceptional quality. When I handle your file, the least you can worry about is time!

In this job, I was both a translator and a copywriter. I was responsible for translating and editing a number of advertising materials such as press releases, menus, brochures, product information booklets, fliers… from Arabic into English and vice-versa. As for copywriting, I wrote a big number of eye-catching articles, advertisements, slogans and flyers for leading companies in the country : "Abdul Mohsen Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain Co. (Renault, Nissan, Infinity, Citroen), FASTtelco, I’m Watch Product, Harvey Nichols, Upper Crust Pizzeria, Infunity Entertainment Center (360 Mall), Magnolia Bakery, Munch Restaurant, Pottery Barn (Teens, Kids), West Elm, Williams Sonoma, OnCost, Total Oil, Vilebrequin, Al-Shamel travel, Wadha Racing team, GulfRun racing event, Campo Marzio", etc … I also enjoyed writing press releases in both English and Arabic to announce scheduled events, promotions, awards, new products and services, sales accomplishments, etc. for these companies. This job was a very exciting one and I really enjoyed working with the clients and providing them with high-quality translations and copywriting materials.

In this position, I was responsible for students’ registrations, cancellations and transfers. I also handled all public relation activities for school: after-school activities, event management, school trips. But mainly, and what I enjoyed doing the most was developing a warm and cordial relationship with all parents of CBS: listening to concerns and trying to resolve issues by contacting the appropriate person (Principal, classroom teacher…). The toughest part of this position was preparing yearly statistics for the Ministry of Private Education. As I am mainly a translator, I helped the school in translating all Ministry incoming mail into from Arabic into English. I also volunteered to teach French as part of the after-school activities to elementary children.

Equipped with competencies to support students with disabilities and/or Individual Education Plans while maintaining a safe and professional environment that promotes students' well-being. Well-knowledgeable in supporting students with academic, behavioural, and personal care needs in educational settings from kindergarten through high school while fostering independence and social inclusion.

Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK-government-recognised awarding body. Approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status by U.S. Department of Education National Accreditor (DEAC).