Shokeeza

Background Information:

 I come from a majority hearing family, but my brother is profoundly deaf and my sister partially deaf. They both went to a deaf school but I at that time didn't learn any sign language as they were mostly oral. Now I have decided to learn BSL and help support the deaf community in some way. 

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How did you come to choose to work alongside the Deaf/Deafblind? :

I worked in a mainstream nursery, a couple of years ago a deaf boy started in our nursery. His parents wanted him to learn British Sign Language (BSL). We had no staff who could support him as no one knew BSL. The boy ended up moving away to a different nursery where his needs could be met. That's when I decided to learn the basic levels of BSL, but enjoyed it so much that I decided to pursue and learn more, so I can help the deaf community better.

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Hobbies and Interests:

​I enjoy spending time with family and friends and having a good time. Although I don't get much time, I like playing sports. My favourite sport is badminton. 

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What relevant qualifications do you possess? :

I have a level 2 in British Sign Language and I am currently working on level 3. In addition to this I also have obtained a level 3 qualification as an Early Years Educator.  

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Preferred method(s) of communication:

 Speech

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Training:

​I am currently doing many online courses via Careskills.

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What’s your favourite colour? :
Red

 

Tell me an interesting story:
I went for an interview for a job at a nursery school. I answered all the questions well and I thought I was very confident with my replies. I was under the impression that my  interview went really well and I got the job because of my abilities. Later, my line manager told me the other person who interviewed me was sold as soon as I told him I was a mum of six. He said if she can manage six children of her own, she is perfect for the job, not because of my replies. Either way I got the job and was so pleased.

 

My favourite thing is:

I enjoy socialising and spending time with my children.

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I don't like:

​I don't like Peanut butter.

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What frightens you? :
I  am frightened of heights and dogs. I am slowly conquering the fear I have of dogs but I don’t think I will ever overcome the fear of heights.

Do you like Marmite?:
No I do not like Marmite

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Do you keep ketchup in the fridge or cupboard? :
Once I have opened the bottle, then I will store it in the fridge.