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Monika Skura

Monika Skura

Summary

Experienced in delivering specialized education to students preparing for roles in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with extensive expertise spanning both special and mainstream school settings. Actively engaged as a co-founder and dedicated volunteer at an association that supports individuals with physical disabilities. Currently conducting research aimed at enhancing the professional development of teachers working with SEN pupils, focusing on diversity education and effective strategies for managing psychosocial and challenging behaviors in educational environments. Research initiatives also delve into the personal and social competencies and wellbeing of educators, particularly in supporting students with challenging behaviors.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Teacher

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Education
01.2013 - Current
  • Conducting classes, coordinating instructional modules, supervising student internships in institutions, conducting research, and presenting research findings at national and international conferences.

Support Teacher

Primary School No. 356 in Warsaw
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Providing additional assistance and support to students with special educational needs, providing personalized instruction and interventions, collaborating with other educators, parents, and specialists to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs.

Special Education Teacher

Special school in Wyszkow
01.2003
  • Supporting students with mild and severe intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and multiple disabilities, designing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, and collaborating with other professionals, parents, and caregivers.

Education

PhD - Faculty of Education

Warsaw University
12.2013

M.A. - Revalidation Pedagogy

Faculty of Education, Warsaw University
07.2003

M.A. - Therapeutic Pedagogy

Maria Grzegorzewska University
02.2002

B.A. - Social Work

Maria Grzegorzewska University
06.1999

Research Internships

2022-06-06, 2022-08-07, The Faculty of Education of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Additional Education

  • Currently, expected June 2024, A Diploma in Postgraduate Studies, SWPS University, Applied Behavior Analysis
  • 2016-06-01, A Diploma in Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Polish Studies, Warsaw University, Polish as a Foreign Language
  • 2008-04-01, A Diploma in Postgraduate Studies, Maria Grzegorzewska University, Education and rehabilitation of people with intellectual disabilities
  • 2008-07-01, A Diploma in Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Philosophy, Warsaw University

References

  • John J. Wheeler, PhD, Chair and Professor, Department of Ed Foundations and Special Education, The East Tennessee University, TN, USA, wheelerjj@etsu.edu
  • Gosia Klatt, PhD, Associate Professor, Associate Dean - Graduate Research, Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne, Austraila, klattm@unimelb.edu.au
  • Grazyna Dryzałowska, Prof. dr hab., Faculty of Education, Warsaw University, Poland, g.dryzalowska@uw.edu.pl

Timeline

Support Teacher

Primary School No. 356 in Warsaw
01.2014 - 01.2017

Academic Teacher

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Education
01.2013 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Special school in Wyszkow
01.2003

PhD - Faculty of Education

Warsaw University

M.A. - Revalidation Pedagogy

Faculty of Education, Warsaw University

M.A. - Therapeutic Pedagogy

Maria Grzegorzewska University

B.A. - Social Work

Maria Grzegorzewska University
Monika Skura