Riya Jacob
Licensed Psychological Counsellor (SSSD) and Licensed Special Educator (Ministry of Education, UAE) at Scholars International Group- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Psychological Counsellor
Sharjah Social Services DepartmentDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Professional Educational Specialist
Ministry of Education – UAEApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
IELTS Academic Band Score - 7
British Council, IDP Education and Cambridge Assessment EnglishJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Child Neglect and Support in International Schools
EduCare Learning Ltd. -
Child Protection Basics
EduCare Learning Ltd. -
Food Hygiene and Safety
EduCare Learning Ltd. -
Health Safety for International Schools
EduCare Learning Ltd. -
Online Safety for Teens
EduCare Learning Ltd. -
Preventing Bullying in International Schools
EduCare Learning Ltd. -
Raising Awareness on Abuse
EduCare Learning Ltd.
Experience
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Scholars International Group
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United Arab Emirates
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Psychological Counsellor (SSSD) and Licensed Special Educator (Ministry of Education, UAE)
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Aug 2017 - Present
• Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. • Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. • Managing challenging behaviour and designing behavior strategies to promote socially acceptable behaviour in students and monitor their progress. • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) and support to implement it across setting. • Managing challenging behaviour and designing behavior strategies to promote socially acceptable behaviour in students and monitor their progress. • Providing crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms. Show less
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School Counsellor
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
School Counsellor (24 August 2014 – 29 June 2015) The Indian Academy School, Dubai. UAE. • Informal assessment of students at the time of admission. • Informal assessment of students with academic, behavioral, social and emotional concerns • Individual counseling • Behavior modification strategy recommendation and implementation • Parental Counseling • Initiated a parent support group of children with Special Needs and facilitated various programs for this group via School for Awareness, Education and Resources. • Organized Workshops for parents, Teachers / non-teaching staff and Parents on Behavior, parenting and other relevant issues. • Conducted workshops for parents and teachers on various topics related to Special educational needs and parenting. • Formulated and implemented Modified Curriculum and IEPs/ ILPs for students with determination. Show less
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Al Noor Training Center for Special Needs
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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DHA Licensed Psychologist
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2014
• Conduct psychological assessments of the students as a part of Transdisciplinary Assessment. • Independent educational assessments of mainstream school students with learning difficulties and special needs for various schools under an independent program via Al Noor facility • Provide teachers with Behavior Modification strategies • Implementation of the strategies across settings • Organize and conduct Group sessions on social skills and life awareness program • Parent Counseling • Provide classroom-based support • Be a resource in School and Resource room support • Report writing and assessment report creation Show less
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Gems Our Own English High School
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Counsellor and Special Educator
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May 2009 - Jun 2011
• Informal assessment of students from the KG to Grade 4 • Individual counseling • Behavior Modification strategy recommendation and implementation • Parental Counseling • Initiated a Parent support group of children with Special Needs and facilitated various programs for this group via School for Awareness, Education and Resources • Organized Workshops for Teachers / Non Teaching staff and Parents on Behavior and Parenting methods • Organized & Led programs like Circle Time for Emotional / Social development and Bridging the Gap Program for enhancement of Slow Learners • Formulated and implemented Modified Curriculum for Special Needs children Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2022
University of Cape Town
Disability Inclusion in Education -
International Open University
Degree in Special Education -
Mahatma Gandhi University
M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology -
University of Kerala
Master of Arts - MA, Psychology
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