Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Training
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Timeline
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Sonia Farid

Sonia Farid

Special Educationist
Lahore

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with 18 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Professional educator with proven track record of fostering academic success and inspiring love for learning. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Part-time Tutor & Resource Person

Allama Iqbal Open University
01.2018 - Current
  • Checked assignments and managed results.
  • Guided students in academic and research work.
  • Conducted online and physical classes/workshops.

Special Educationist (BPS-16)

Government of Punjab
12.2011 - Current
  • Dealt with students of diverse needs under the Learning Support model.
  • Developed inclusive strategies and customized learning plans.
  • Conducted one-on-one learning support sessions.
  • Monthly reporting on IEP goals and learning progress.
  • Currently working as leading team members committee to establish early childhood education unit at Govt special education center, Shalimar town, Lahore.
  • Worked as team leader to establish Autism Unit Lahore at Govt Special Education Center, Nishtar town, Lahore.
  • Has worked on several official assignments and completed successfully

Special Educationist & Registered Behavior Technician (RBT-22-246268) (Part Time)

HAYATI Clinic for Children with Diverse Needs
08.2008 - Current
  • Provide independent home-based ABA therapy and one-to-one individual therapy
  • Handle various age groups ranging from 2.5–18 years
  • Write Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for each student, based on educational and behavioral needs
  • Develop and adapt lesson plans that employed instructional techniques and met the requirements, capabilities, academic level of each student as outlined in IEP
  • Manage day-to-day program operations in home and community settings
  • Responsible for providing daily feedback and writing monthly evaluation reports
  • Coached parent and community training

Main Leading Roll in Creating Otisam Unit

Govt Special Education Center Shalimar Town Lahore
05.2025 - 2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Ph.D. Scholar - Special Education

University of the Punjab
08.2019 - Current

MPhil - Special Education

University of Management and Technology
07.2016 - 10.2018

Registered Behavior Technician - undefined

Skills

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down Syndrome

Publications

  • Inclusive Education Readiness in Abbottabad (2017–2018)
  • Collaboration in Inclusive Classrooms (2018)
  • Differentiated Instruction, Lexia Intervention Program (2019–2020)
  • Use of ICT, Perceptions of Hearing-Impaired Students (2020–2021)

Training

  • 15+ National & International Conferences from 2007 to 2021
  • Topics: Inclusive Education, Special Needs, Behavioral Techniques, ICT in Education
  • Participated in capacity-building and Taekwondo coaching for Para-athletes

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • Office Professional Course – Apwa Computer Centre
  • NVivo Data Analysis – IER, Punjab University (2019)
  • Speech and Language Methods – Department of Special Education
  • Multiple autism and inclusive education workshops (2017–2020)

Timeline

Main Leading Roll in Creating Otisam Unit

Govt Special Education Center Shalimar Town Lahore
05.2025 - 2025

Ph.D. Scholar - Special Education

University of the Punjab
08.2019 - Current

Part-time Tutor & Resource Person

Allama Iqbal Open University
01.2018 - Current

MPhil - Special Education

University of Management and Technology
07.2016 - 10.2018

Special Educationist (BPS-16)

Government of Punjab
12.2011 - Current

Special Educationist & Registered Behavior Technician (RBT-22-246268) (Part Time)

HAYATI Clinic for Children with Diverse Needs
08.2008 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician - undefined

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