Jan – June 2011 Shadow teacher
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Established a supportive relationship with a pupil – age 13 - with learning difficulties
• Helping him to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside / outside of the classroom, managing him as advised by the Class teacher, and helping establish his acceptance and inclusion in the classroom;
• Clarifying and explaining instructions, helping him to concentrate on and finish work set;
• Motivating & encouraging him, using methods of promoting / reinforcing his self esteem;
• Helping adapt / find differentiated materials to enable him to access the class curriculum;
• Attending to his personal needs, assisting in areas of specific weakness;
• Assisting in the management of his social interactions and behaviour;
• Recording and monitoring of his progress, consulting with other teachers and providing feedback about his difficulties / progress to the Class teacher;
• Fostering links between home and school, maintaining confidentiality about home - school work matters.