Asmaa Mahmoud
Senior School Counsellor & Social Services Professional & Associate Assistant Principal | Child Protection & Wellbeing Lead | Facilitator & Trainer (16 Years Of Experience)
Shakhbout City
Summary
Senior School Counsellor and Social Services Professional with over 16 years of comprehensive experience in education, safeguarding, wellbeing, and capacity building. Proven expertise in designing and delivering professional training programs for teachers and parents, focusing on effective student engagement, understanding developmental stages, and responding to students’ changing academic, social, and emotional needs. Experienced in child protection and wellbeing leadership, community engagement, and collaboration with external entities and government stakeholders. Recognized for active participation and achievement in national-level initiatives and competitions, with a strong commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and developmentally responsive learning environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
(Current Position & Present ) School Counsellor
AAP-CPO - Innovation & Community Outreach Lead at Abdulla Bin Otaiba School (charter School)
Abu Dhabi
08.2020 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
- Develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to address student needs.
- Provide direct support services through structured conventions.
- Evaluate areas of strength and weakness in students.
- Coordinate and conduct parent and teacher meetings.
- Facilitate assessments, interpret tests and student records.
- Organize and conduct educational and scientific field trips.
- Designing and delivering professional training programs and workshops for teachers and parents to enhance their understanding of student development stages, effective approaches to working with students, and practical strategies to address challenges and support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth within a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Create and lead extracurricular activities and events.
- Assist in the development of school policies and procedures.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to students.
- Develop and implement behavior management plans.
- Coordinate with external agencies for student support.
- Organize and conduct school day activities and events.
- Assist in the development of school curriculum.
- Provide support in all areas whether academic or nonacademic.
- Assist in the development of school policies and procedures.
- Social Worker and student support coordinator
- California American School, Abu Dhabi / Abu Dhabi / Aug 2018 - Sep 2019
- Social Worker
- Al Qubaisi Private School, Abu Dhabi / Abu Dhabi / Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
- Social Worker
- Al Sedenne Private School / Cairo (Egypt) / Sep 2008 - Jun 2014
Social Worker and Student Support Coordinator
California American School
Abu Dhabi
08.2018 - 09.2019
Social Worker and Student Support Coordinator
Al-Munirah Private School
08.2014 - 08.2018
Social Worker and Student Support Coordinator
Riad Al Saleheen Private School
09.2008 - 07.2014
Education
Bachelor in Social Worker - Social Work
The Higher Institute of Social Work (University of Egypt)
Cairo, Egypt 04.2001 -
Lives of Parents By The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood
Facilitator of The Positive Education Program in The Daily
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Community Development (DCD)
Professional License From The
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWellbeing Coordinator By The ADEK
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesNational Academy For Child Development
Certified Child Protection Coordinator From The
Skills
- High Sense of Responsibility
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work under deadlines
- Child protection
- Can communicate well with outside agencies
- Audit Preparation and reporting performance
management system
- Excellent social communication skills
- Training & Facilitation Experience with Large Groups
- Capacity Building & Professional Training for Large Audiences
Certification
Health and Safety for International Schools tes (Duty of Care) Nov 2022
References
Mr.Alan Moody (School principal): alan.moody@charterschools.ae- 0507051645
Ms.Amy Ellis (Assistant Principal): amy.ellis@charterschools.ae-0585826297
MS.Azza Albahlool (Head of Safeguarding and Well-being) : Abahlool@taaleem.ae-0555625864
MS.Hayat Abdullah (School principal):hayoot58@gmail.com-0506165036
Timeline
(Current Position & Present ) School Counsellor
AAP-CPO - Innovation & Community Outreach Lead at Abdulla Bin Otaiba School (charter School)
08.2020 - Current
Social Worker and Student Support Coordinator
California American School
08.2018 - 09.2019
Social Worker and Student Support Coordinator
Al-Munirah Private School
08.2014 - 08.2018
Social Worker and Student Support Coordinator
Riad Al Saleheen Private School
09.2008 - 07.2014
Bachelor in Social Worker - Social Work
The Higher Institute of Social Work (University of Egypt)
04.2001 -
Lives of Parents By The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood
Facilitator of The Positive Education Program in The Daily
Department of Community Development (DCD)
Professional License From The
Wellbeing Coordinator By The ADEK
National Academy For Child Development
Certified Child Protection Coordinator From The