Patrick Tetteh
Salwa,Kuwait
Summary
Dedicated special education professional with expertise in developing and implementing individualized education programmes using the F.A.C.E.S curriculum. Proficient in employing TEACCH and PECS as support tools to enhance communication for students with autism. Skilled in executing Behaviour Intervention Plans, utilising positive reinforcement, and promoting independence through prompt fading techniques. Focused on fostering communication, social, and functional living skills to encourage student growth and autonomy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teacher of Special Education
Khalifa School for Special Needs-Kuwait
Salmiya, Kuwait
2011.09 - 2026.05
- Developed and implemented an individualized education program for each special education student using the F.A.C.E.S (Functional Academic Curriculum for Exceptional Students) curriculum.
- Used the (TEACCH-Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) as a support tool for ASD children.
- Identify and implement goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities.
- Coordinates with parents, teacher assistants, and various service providers that include speech and occupational therapists for students’ way forward.
- Actively involved in students’ behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in a social situation, and increasing awareness of socially acceptable behavior.
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning, including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work. Exercise flexibility within the classroom, addressing students’ needs through special accommodations.
- Provide an interpretation of social situations as a social story. The goal is to find out what is happening in a situation and why.
Teacher of Special Education
Hope School for Special Needs-Kuwait
Dasman, Kuwait
2007.09 - 2011.06
- Used the Highscope Curriculum and COR (Child Observation Record) for special needs children.
- Gather information from teachers, parents, and files to develop action plans.
- Implement individualized classroom instruction to meet student needs.
- Assist students in developing coping skills and meeting educational milestones.
- Provide feedback to parents and students regarding progress.
- Completed functional behavioral assessments.
- Worked on the development of appropriate individualized education plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans for students.
- Developed data collection systems and monitoring.
Teacher of Learning Support
Kings Education Center-Ghana
Accra, Ghana
2005.08 - 2007.07
- To provide additional teaching support for children with learning disabilities who have been fully integrated into mainstream schools.
- Support for the academic curriculum, including teaching Mathematics and Science.
- Collaborating with regular classroom teachers to ensure that the student can access the regular curriculum.
- Developed personal relationships with students through counseling on social, academic, and emotional concerns.
- Development of individualized education plans.
Class Teacher (Year 4)
Mawuli Junior Secondary School
Accra, Ghana
2004.08 - 2005.06
- Taught Junior Secondary students in all subject areas.
- Instructed a classroom of 30 students with over 80% achieving an excellent level of proficiency.
- Developed lesson plans and maintained complete up-to-date classroom and student records.
- Handled the standardized assessment practice tests effectively.
Grade 5 Class Teacher
E.P Primary School, Ghana.
Accra, Ghana
1998.07 - 2000.05
- Teaching year 5 as a class teacher, in all subjects’ areas per curriculum standards.
- Prepare lesson plans, administering tests, and actively taking part in school activities.
- Ensured to evaluate the learning progress of students regularly.
- Encouraged by the accomplishments of students, and provided progress reports.
- Administered group standardized tests with the district testing program.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students and parents.
- Sustained the required inventory materials and their records.
- Provided directions and materials for substitute teachers.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - ABA & SPECIAL EDUCATION
Alison Education
United Kingdom 2022.06 - 2022.07
Certificate of Higher Education - RBT-40 HOUR TRAINING
Autism Partnership - Progressive ABA for Children with ...
America 2024.01 - 2024.01
Master’s Degree - Special Education
American University
America 2010.09 - 2012.07
Bachelors Degree - Basic Education
University of Education-Winneba
Ghana 2000.09 - 2004.07
Teacher’s Certificate - Education
St. Francis Training College
Ghana 1995.07 - 1998.06
Certificate of Higher Education - CPR, The Five Love Languages Of Children, ADHD, Dyslexic
Certification
KuwaitSkills
- Developed and implemented an individualized education program for each special education students using the FACES (Functional Academic Curriculum for Exceptional Students) curriculum
- Used the TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) as a support tool
- Implement the Behavior Intervention Plan: Consistently apply behavioral strategies and interventions developed by the supervising BCBA
- Positive Reinforcement: Use tailored, evidence-based reinforcement to encourage positive behaviors and skill acquisition
- Prompting & Independence: Provide prompt fading to help students become more independent in academic and social tasks
- Skill Acquisition: Focus on communication, social, and functional living skills
Certification
- Certificate of Attendance: Community CPR Training: January 2016
- Al-Essa Medical & Scientific Equipment Co. WLL: Kuwait-Certificate of Attendance: Wheelchair Sitting & Position System, Advance Rehabilitation and Accessibility Solution: February 2014
- Hope School for Special Needs: Certificate of Appreciation: 2007-2011
- The Five Love Languages of Children as part of Early Literacy Program: November 2011
- 1st International Conference on Learning Disability & ADHD-Kuwait: December 2011
- High/Scope Education Research Foundation Training, Kuwait: August 2008, October 2009, and September 2010
- Hope School for Special Needs: Certificate of Completion: Professional Development workshop on “Effective Communication” November 2010
- Professional Educators around Kuwait Conference, Kuwait: December 2010
- Hope School for Special Needs: Certificate of Completion: Development workshop on “Adult-Child Interaction: March 2009
- Kuwait Medical Association, First Aid, Kuwait: November 2009
- Kuwait Dyslexia Association, Teaching Children with Dyslexic, Kuwait: May 2008
- Hope School for Special Needs: Certificate of Completion: Development workshop on “Active Learning: Teaching Language, Math, and Science: November 2008
- University of Education: Certificate in Special Education Needs: August 2008
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - RBT-40 HOUR TRAINING
Autism Partnership - Progressive ABA for Children with ...
2024.01 - 2024.01
Certificate of Higher Education - ABA & SPECIAL EDUCATION
Alison Education
2022.06 - 2022.07
Teacher of Special Education
Khalifa School for Special Needs-Kuwait
2011.09 - 2026.05
Master’s Degree - Special Education
American University
2010.09 - 2012.07
Teacher of Special Education
Hope School for Special Needs-Kuwait
2007.09 - 2011.06
Teacher of Learning Support
Kings Education Center-Ghana
2005.08 - 2007.07
Class Teacher (Year 4)
Mawuli Junior Secondary School
2004.08 - 2005.06
Bachelors Degree - Basic Education
University of Education-Winneba
2000.09 - 2004.07
Grade 5 Class Teacher
E.P Primary School, Ghana.
1998.07 - 2000.05
Teacher’s Certificate - Education
St. Francis Training College
1995.07 - 1998.06
Certificate of Higher Education - CPR, The Five Love Languages Of Children, ADHD, Dyslexic
Certification