Francis Kweku ESSEL

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Skills

Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Differentiated Instruction, Adapted Curriculum, Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), Classroom Management, Positive Behavior Support, Functional Literacy, Adapted Mathematics, Reading and Writing Instruction, Life Skills Instruction, Social Skills Development, Communication Development, Visual Supports, Assistive Technology, Student Assessment, Progress Monitoring, Parent and Caregiver Collaboration, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, Ghanaian Sign Language, Inclusive Education, Microsoft Office Suit, Google Workspace

About

Dedicated and Ghana-licensed Special Education Teacher with nine years of classroom teaching experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), hearing impairments, and diverse learning needs across elementary and middle school grades.
Experienced in differentiated instruction, adapted mathematics, functional literacy, individualized learning plans (ILPs), classroom behavior support, communication development, social skills, and daily living skills instruction. Skilled in using visual supports, hands-on learning activities, assistive technology, and structured teaching approaches to improve student engagement, independence, and academic progress.
Holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Education and Physical Education from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Also experienced in collaborating with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to support student learning and development.
Passionate about inclusive education, student-centered instruction, and creating supportive learning environments where every student can succeed. Currently seeking a full-time Special Education teaching opportunity in the United States through the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program.