About Me

I am an innovative thinker with a proven talent for developing support solutions for children and adults with Special Needs. I have a master’s degree in Autism and has been working in the field of SEND for over 25 years. I have been the SENDCO in various Institutions since 2007. I am a qualified Specialist teacher and Assessor having experience in assessing individuals from more than 30 nationalities. I have immense experience in the area of Autism, Dyslexia, Cognitive Assessment and identification of SEN in International students. I am well experienced in supporting families and helping them access the service and support they need.

Area of Special Interest

My special interest lies in the field of identification of SEN amongst bilingual learner, relationship between behavior and communication, conducting workshops on promoting awareness of SEN in the wider community to ensure inclusion of individuals with disability in the mainstream society.

Education

Currently Pursuing Phd in Special Educational Needs

M.A in SEN (Autism) from University of South Wales, UK

Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Assessment arrangements (CPT3A), British Psychological Society – UK

Registered Qualified Test User (RQTU), British Psychological Society – UK

Specialist SpLD teacher (Dip.RSA) – OCR – UK

Assessment Practicing Certificate Holder (SpLD) – PATOSS – UK

B.A (Hons) with combined degree in Psychology and History, Calcutta University

DSE (MR) – Qualified SEN teacher from India

Experience

Founder, Director and SEN Consultant for British Educational Support Services (BESS)

SENDCO – various schools in UK since 2007

Specialist Teacher – John F Kennedy RC School, UK (2005-2007)

Special Educator – REACH – India (1996-2003)