What qualifications do Shadow Teachers and Tutors submit during registration?

Educators submit their formal educational degrees (such as B.Ed, D.Ed, Masters in Psychology, Special Education diplomas, or RBT credentials), along with documented years of experience with special needs children and certifications.

How are educator profiles reviewed by the team?

Our administrative and clinical team manually reviews every educator registration, evaluating submitted resumes, qualification documents, specialisation profiles (ASD, ADHD, Speech, etc.), and travel/locality availability before approving the candidate for parent matching.

Transparency & Verification Standards

What Qualifications Do The Shadow Bridge's Professionals Have?

5 min read•Quality Standards•Published by The Shadow Bridge

When inviting an educator into your child's classroom or home, absolute clarity about their training and experience is essential.

We believe in complete honesty regarding what is verified on our platform. Rather than making exaggerated claims, this page outlines exactly what qualifications are submitted, how our admin team evaluates applicants, and how we match educators to your child's specific profile.

1. Qualifications & Details Submitted at Registration

Every Shadow Teacher and Special Needs Tutor registering on The Shadow Bridge is required to complete a multi-step verification form providing:

Educational Background

Highest degree earned (e.g. B.Ed in Special Education, Masters in Child Psychology, Diploma in Early Childhood Care, or Registered Behavior Technician coursework).

Specialization Breakdown

Documented experience handling specific neurodevelopmental profiles: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia/Dyscalculia, or Physical Delays.

Experience & Resumes

Years of hands-on teaching or shadowing experience, detailed career history, and uploaded resume/CV documents.

Geographic Feasibility

Specific city, locality clusters, and daily commute willingness to ensure prompt and reliable daily school attendance.

2. Admin Manual Review & Approval

Educators do not go live automatically. Our administrative team manually reviews each submission in the admin dashboard:

Credential & Resume Review

Confirming submitted qualifications match the applicant's stated specializations and past classroom or clinical roles.

Intake Profile Approval

Profiles are screened and only marked approved once their experience level meets our minimum benchmark for child placement.

Child-Educator Compatibility Check

Cross-referencing parent consultation notes with the educator's specific strengths (e.g. non-verbal communication, sensory calm-down techniques, academic pacing).

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