About hiring a shadow teacher in Abu Dhabi
Gretchen Marquez is a verified shadow teacher offering one-to-one learning support in Abu Dhabi. Gretchen supports children who need help with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), working inside mainstream classrooms rather than pulling them out of the group.
Gretchen delivers support in English. Day to day, Gretchen works with your child's class teacher and the school's inclusion team, following the Individualised Education Plan (IEP) so lessons stay accessible without singling the child out.
Support by need
Gretchen lists autism among the areas they support. For an autistic child that usually means preparing them for transitions, keeping a visual schedule to hand, managing sensory load in a busy room and prompting peer interaction without taking it over.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Gretchen Marquez work as a shadow teacher?
Gretchen Marquez takes shadow teaching and learning-support placements in Abu Dhabi, working one-to-one alongside your child in a mainstream classroom.
What does Gretchen Marquez specialise in?
Gretchen's listed areas of support are Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In class, that means coordinating with the class teacher and following your child's Individualised Education Plan (IEP) so the support fits the lesson.
What languages does Gretchen Marquez speak?
Gretchen supports children in English. Bilingual shadow teachers are especially useful for Emirati families and international schools running an Arabic stream.
Can Gretchen support a child with autism?
Yes. Autism is among the areas Gretchen lists, so Gretchen is used to the classroom side of that support. For an autistic child that usually means preparing them for transitions, keeping a visual schedule to hand, managing sensory load in a busy room and prompting peer interaction without taking it over. Share your child's latest reports or Individualised Education Plan before the first session so the support starts from where the school already is.
How do I hire Gretchen Marquez?
Create a parent account, then message Gretchen directly from this profile. There are no agency fees or platform commissions — you agree rates directly, and our cost page shows the monthly ranges verified shadow teachers in Abu Dhabi currently ask for. Every teacher here, Gretchen included, has had their certificates, CV, Emirates ID and police clearance checked by our team before going live, though you should still interview and confirm references yourself.