Omaira Alam

I've been an educator for over 20 years. I started out as a general education classroom teacher. But I recognized that some students were not learning the way we were teaching. So I enrolled in Special Education program at the GWU to add to my teacher toolbox. From there I taught in self-contained as well as general education classrooms as a co-teacher or the lead teacher in the public school system. At the same time, I spent a number of years working with faith-based private schools to train teachers on special education techniques. But after returning stateside, I recognized how many more ways we can reach diverse learners. Becoming a provider allows me to enhance my skills as well as augment them through the learning and training that Parallel Learning provides. I have an opportunity to learn from experts in the field of teaching and working with students with learning differences to empower them in this post-pandemic era.

Many times we're anxious about learning challenges because we don't know what to expect. My goal is to help you develop reasonable expectations of what you need to prepare for these challenges. Take a step back, assess, break it down and then address. Take breaks because you don't have to do it all at once.