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Nadira Sonali Persad BA, BEd, MEd. |
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Well, hello there. Welcome to my page! I have tried to offer as much concise information as I can but obviously, if there is more you would like to know, then please contact me. Thank you and please enjoy your stay. PS. Although my first name is Nadira, everyone calls me Sonali! |
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Personal Information |
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Marital Status: | Married (no children) |
| Nationality: | South African | |
| Date of Birth: | 17th August 1959 | |
| Place of Birth: | Greytown, Natal, South Africa |
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Education |
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University of Natal (1996) | Masters degree (cum laude) in Specialised Education |
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University of Natal (1994): | Bachelor of Education degree (specialising in Developmental problems and Special Needs |
| University of South Africa (1991) | Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Psychology. | |
| University of Durban-Westville (1985) | Registered for BA (part time). I completed courses in English 2 and Political Science 1 | |
| University of Durban-Natal (1983) | Diploma in Specialised Education (Remedial) | |
| Springfield Training College (1979) | Pre- and Junior Primary Education Diploma | |
| Durban Indian Girls High School (1976) | Matriculation Certificate |
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Employment |
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University of Natal 1999 |
Tutor for Bachelor of Education (part time). |
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Parkview Primary School (1995 to 1999), Umhlatuzana, Durban | Head of Department (1997 - 1998). Remedial teacher for mainstream needs (Grades 0 to 6). Form teacher for Grade 3. |
| Durban Heights Primary School, Overport, Durban (1995) | Remedial teacher for mainstream needs (Grades 1 to 4) | |
| Nagari Pracharni Primary School (1984 to 1995) | :Language and mathematics teacher at the Regional Remedial Center. | |
| Ferndale Primary School (1980 to 1983) | Junior Primary Teacher (Std. 1 - 1980; Class 1 - 1981/2) |
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Professional Experience |
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Conference Papers (1996-97) | I presented a paper at the 5th Biennial International Conference of the International Association of Special Education (Cape Town, 5th August 1997). Title: The Integration of Children with Physical Disabilities in KwaZulu-Natal - a Case study.
A paper presented at the 21st National Conference of the South African Association for Learning and Educational Difficulties (Pretoria, 2nd April 1996). Title: Collaborating to meet Special Educational Needs. |
| University of Natal (1995 - 1998) | Part time graduate assistant to the School of Education Tutor to Educational Psychology students Delivered lectures on the street children of Durban Evaluator to student teachers Conducted Masters students' seminars. |
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| Research | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (University of Natal - 1994) A Study of the Peer Relationships of a group of Street Children (University of Natal - 1994) Dissertation: An Investigation into the Challenges Facing an Integration Project at a Durban Secondary School (University of Natal - 1995 - 1996) |
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Extra Curricular Activities |
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1984 - 1998 | Counselled parents and pupils, arranged psychological assessments, eye and hearing tests. |
| 1985 - 1994: | Editor of the school newspaper. First Aid officer. Co-ordinated the Oral Communication Program. |
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| 1984 - 1994 | Co-ordinated the school Social Club and Cultural Society. | |
| 1989 - 1993 | Table tennis coach. | |
| 1991 - 1994 | Director of the school concerts. |
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My Interests and Activities |
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I enjoy travelling and have been both to the U.S., Europe, Australasia and the Far East. I also enjoy reading (mostly non-fiction), good music, films and theater and am a fairly active ballroom dancer. When not otherwise occupied, I occasionally spend time using the Internet. Finally, I have an avid interest in children with special needs.
My husband and I have known each other for some years but only married relatively recently. We live in Durban, a city of some four million souls on the subtropical coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Apart from being both a local and international tourism destination as a consequence of its proximity to the Drakensberg and big game parks, it is also the largest port on the African continent.
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References |
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Dr. A. Muthukrishna | Senior Lecturer in Special Needs Education, The School of Education, The University of Natal (+27 31 260 2610 (W); 44 4255(H)) |
| Mrs. S. Jairaj | Lecturer in Special Needs Education, Faculty of Education, University of Durban Westville (+27 31 204 4154 (W); 44 2434 (H)) | |
| Mr. D. Sankar | Principal, Parkview Primary School (+27 31 403 3369 (W); 43 0834 (H)) |
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Contact Information |
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Postal Address | PO Box 15274, Bellair, 4006, South Africa |
| Residential Address | 5 Flamboyant Shades, 916 Sarnia Road, Bellair, 4094, South Africa | |
| Telephone | +27 31 465 7781 (Home and Fax.) +27 31 082 923 9376 (Cellphone) |
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| sonali@global.co.za or sonali@warthog.co.za | ||
| Website | www.warthog.co.za/sonali |
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