Aneera Jamshed

Hello, I am Aneera Jamshed, an Inclusion Teacher, passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for my students. With an MSc in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice from the University of Edinburgh in 2017, I bring 10 years of experience in special education and inclusive teaching practices. I have been living and working in Dubai for the last 3 years and will join the GEMS Metropole community in August 2024.

I am a seasoned Mental Health Therapist/Counsellor and a Senior Special Needs Educator with experience of heading an Inclusion Department. Furthermore, my strengths include performing diagnostic testing, delivering appropriate therapies, a proven track record of effective results and positive outcomes with clients along with having knowledge in behavioral monitoring, psychological testing, research methods, rehabilitation techniques, and psychometrics. In my role, I’ve also had the opportunity to lead professional development workshops on inclusive teaching strategies and co-teaching in inclusive classrooms, contributing to improved student outcomes and a sense of belonging amongst students.

I am also certified in ADOS2 Modules; 1,2,3 and 4 and ADOS Toddler, Child Protection and Safeguarding for Staff, Online safety for SENCOs for international school, Child Development: Behavior and Mental Health from Stanford University, The SCERTS Model Training Certificate - Autistic learners and learners with social emotional learning differences, KHDA certified in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Positive Handling certified and currently completing Therapeutic Play Skills certification course.