Psychologist

• Sep 2021 - Present

DHCC Licensed Psychologist providing counseling to teens and adults in a compassionate and healing environment. I have been in the Region for over 16 years and have worked with people from different cultures and ethnicities with respect and a willingness to learn. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered Therapy, and a host of other modalities. I provide a safe space for people to explore the difficulties and challenges that they are facing to help them find healing and peace within themselves. Show less

School Psychologist

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

I am no longer working at the American School of Dubai as I resigned at the end of the 2021 academic year. Looking forward to what opportunity presents itself next! I am no longer working at the American School of Dubai as I resigned at the end of the 2021 academic year. Looking forward to what opportunity presents itself next!

Counseling Psychologist

• Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

Head of Rehabilitation - American Center for Special Abilities

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Head of Rehabilitation- American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology Head of Programs- American Center for Special Abilities • Clinical Director of the Rehabilitation Department- Supervision of Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Special Educators, Early Intervention Specialist, Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapists, and Child Psychologists across three branches • Manage day to day operations at the American Center for Special Abilities, a special needs facility that serves children with physical and emotional needs • Provide Psychotherapy to children and families • Provide Psychometric Assessments to children with cognitive and academic concerns • Conduct business development and marketing for all centers through lectures, seminars, presentations, and community outreach Show less

Learning and Disabilities Specialist

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

•Provided students with one-on-one training on time management, organizational skills, note-taking strategies, effective reading skills, citations, writing styles, effective study habits, memorization, and test taking strategies •Counseled students on academic probation and developed comprehensive plans to help them return to good academic standing •Developed handbook for faculty, and maintained website content for learning support •Served on the Student Liaison Committee and the Joint Commission on Students •Developed and conducted workshops for students on time management, midterm and final exam preparation, note-taking strategies, and effective study habits •Pioneered assistive technology integration into the curriculum for students with learning disabilities, and helped our library become the first accessible library in the city •Wrote the schools Title IV policy with regard to pregnant students Show less

Registrar

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

•Managed large database of over 3000 applicants •Proctored assessments and reviewed assessment results •Interpreted standardized test scores for admission •Managed large database of over 3000 applicants •Proctored assessments and reviewed assessment results •Interpreted standardized test scores for admission

GEMS American Academy

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

Provided in-classroom guidance lessons to students focusing on the identification and management of feelings, appropriate behavior, and conflict resolution • Developed training manual for Guidance Counselors for GEMS Corporation • Created polices related to Guidance Counseling and emergency management Provided in-classroom guidance lessons to students focusing on the identification and management of feelings, appropriate behavior, and conflict resolution • Developed training manual for Guidance Counselors for GEMS Corporation • Created polices related to Guidance Counseling and emergency management

Behavior Consultant

• Jul 1997 - Oct 2006

Behavior Consulting Provided behavior consulting to institutions, creating supportive environments through administrative structures and individual training programs • Support individual positive behaviors through positive reinforcement and incentive based programs • Affected behavioral change in individuals through direct observation, feedback, and providing training towards positive behaviors • Helped individuals with disabilities integrate into society • Taught various seminars on behavior management, and ethics to other professionals within an association of behavioral consultants • Focused on the ethical treatment of clients, and appropriate implementation of behavioral techniques Show less