Maria Förbom
Helsinki, Finland
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver tailored educational tools, fostering achievement
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Live Foundation's Vocational College
08.2016 - Current
- Teaching L2 (Finnish) in vocational college for special needs students mostly young adults from Middle East and North Africa, who need training in reading and writing, language learning, mathematics and digital skills.
- Working in team of four other special needs teachers providing education in small group setting tailored for students individual needs to help them get vocational qualifications in their chosen industry (building, food services, cleaning, logistics) and become employed.
- Working in close contact with vocational training and workplace
- Promoting positive learning environment and sense of belonging in a community
- Creating study materials on different digital platforms
- Outhouse training online about language learning in workplace for people working with and employing immigrants.
- Ónline teaching
Finnish Teacher (mother Tongue and L2)
Deaconess Institute
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Working with different special needs groups of mostly young adults and adults in format which is known as rehabilititing education. It was very local and experimental model which has since then become mainstream (Valma, Telma) in Finnish educational system.
- Teaching language and literacy skills and developing capacity of communication skills of my students.
- Working with groups of immigrants, prisoners, people with history of substance abuse, young people with neurological diagnosis and also people with developemental disorders.
- Training nursing students on special needs issues.
Finnish Teacher
City Of Hyvinkää
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Teaching Finnish as mother tongue and literature, media, drama, creative writing and digital skills for 7th to 9th graders (age 13-16 years) according to national curriculum.
Multimedia Editor
Yleisradio (Finnish Broadcasting Company)
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Edited YLE website materials meant to support schools and studying in YLE Oppiminen ja Tiede (Learning and science)
- Collaborated with other editors to improve contents.
- Part time work.
Finnish Teacher
L'ecole Franco-finlandais D'Helsinki
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Taught Finnish as mother tongue and second language in bilingual (French, Finnish) setting for students from 7th to 9th grade (age 13 - 16).
- Working in multicultural environment where both many of the students and staff would come from French speaking countries and homes.
Editor
Publishing House Tammi
10.2003 - 08.2005
- Edited nonfiction (humanities, arts) and study materials (text and work books for 7th to 9th grade and upper secondaty school) for Finnish and literature studies
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of quality editorial work.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Communicated and collaborated with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Liaised with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts that complemented written content. Took charge of picture editing.
Finnish Teacher
Ressu Upper Secondary School And IB World School
08.2002 - 10.2003
- Teached all courses (language, literature, media, creative writing, training for final exams) in a highly competitive setting of selected studentsbetween ages 16 - 19 years.
- Took part in starting International Baccalaureat program (IB) and its literature studies.
- Organized extracurricular events
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans
- Assisted in curriculum design efforts.
Education
Neuropsychiatric Coach - Neuropsychology
Kirsi Consulting (Now Live & Learn)
Helsinki05.2023
No Degree - Special Needs Pedagogics
Jyväskylä Open University
Jyväskylä, Finland12.2022
Bibliotherapy Councelor - Bibliotherapy
H+ (University of Helsinki)
Helsinki, Finland06.2018
Quafilications For Teaching Psychology - Psychology
Jyväskylä Open University
Jyväskylä, Finland12.2016
Vocational Special Needs Teacher's Quafilications - Special Needs Pedagogics
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki12.2015
No Degree - Empowering Photography
H+ (Helsingin Yliopisto)
Helsinki, Finland12.2008
Master of Arts - Finnish Literature, Finnish Language, Pedagogics
University of Turku
Turku, Finland08.2000
Skills
- Vast experience of students from different backgrounds
- Team work, co-teaching, relationship building
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, literacy skills
- Working in big organizations with many talents
- Developing new learning environments
- Coaching skills
- Mastering variety on teaching methods (creative, digital, therapeutic tools)
- Production of study materials (text, pictures, clear language, digital, multilingual modes)
Affiliations
- Selkokielen neuvottelukunta https://selkokeskus.fi/tietoa-meista/selkokielen-neuvottelukunta/
Languages
Finnish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Swedish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Live Foundation's Vocational College
08.2016 - Current
Finnish Teacher (mother Tongue and L2)
Deaconess Institute
08.2011 - 08.2016
Finnish Teacher
City Of Hyvinkää
08.2007 - 08.2011
Multimedia Editor
Yleisradio (Finnish Broadcasting Company)
01.2007 - 12.2007
Finnish Teacher
L'ecole Franco-finlandais D'Helsinki
08.2005 - 08.2007
Editor
Publishing House Tammi
10.2003 - 08.2005
Finnish Teacher
Ressu Upper Secondary School And IB World School
08.2002 - 10.2003
Neuropsychiatric Coach - Neuropsychology
Kirsi Consulting (Now Live & Learn)
No Degree - Special Needs Pedagogics
Jyväskylä Open University
Bibliotherapy Councelor - Bibliotherapy
H+ (University of Helsinki)
Quafilications For Teaching Psychology - Psychology
Jyväskylä Open University
Vocational Special Needs Teacher's Quafilications - Special Needs Pedagogics
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
No Degree - Empowering Photography
H+ (Helsingin Yliopisto)
Master of Arts - Finnish Literature, Finnish Language, Pedagogics
University of Turku
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