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
Developmental Delay, Dyspraxia, GAD, Learning Disabilities
Expressive Language Disorder, Dyscalculia
Self-help, Communication, Perceptual and Relationship Skills
RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
Problem-solving skills
Learning techniques
Reading comprehension
Study plan development
Progress reporting
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