DAWLAT ALI ABDEL KARIM
AJMAN,UAE
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in counselling and emotional support, specialising in safeguarding and child protection. Demonstrates exceptional skills in behaviour management, conflict resolution, and empathy, complemented by excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. A self-motivated team player who excels both independently and collaboratively, adept at building relationships and effectively engaging with diverse groups. Committed to fostering a supportive environment through tactful and friendly interactions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SCHOOL COUNSELOR | HEAD OF WELLBEING
Taaleem
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Provide individual and group counselling to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, promoting resilience, empathy, and positive relationships.
- Identify and support at-risk students through observation, teacher and parent referrals, and proactive intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that aligns with school values and UAE child protection policies.
- Design and implement wellbeing, mental health, and anti-bullying programs that promote positive behavior, kindness, and emotional regulation.
- Offer crisis intervention and conflict resolution support while maintaining confidentiality and ethical professional standards.
- Maintain accurate case records, monitor progress, and connect families with community or external support services when necessary.
- Provide training, workshops, and guidance to teachers and parents on social-emotional learning, behavior management, and student well-being strategies.
- Ensure student safety and welfare by adhering to health, safety, and child protection policies, reporting concerns promptly, and participating in safeguarding initiatives
SCHOOL COUNSELOR | SAFEGUARDING OFFICER+
American School of Creative Science ASCS
Sharjah
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Provide emotional, social, and behavioral support to students through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Identify students’ needs and develop tailored intervention and support plans that promote academic and personal growth.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leadership to enhance student well-being and learning outcomes.
- Promote positive mental health and social skills through awareness programs, workshops, and classroom guidance.
- Support students in managing personal challenges, improving behavior, and building self-confidence and resilience.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all counseling practices.
- Lead the implementation and monitoring of the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Serve as the designated point of contact for all safeguarding and child welfare concerns.
- Provide regular safeguarding and child protection training to all staff members.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to welfare concerns in line with legal and school protocols.
- Liaise with external agencies and authorities to ensure student safety and well-being.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure full compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
Head of Students’ Well-Being / Head of Middle School Girls / School Counsellor
Al Wahda Private School
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Lead the development and implementation of school-wide wellbeing, pastoral care, and behavior management policies.
- Design and deliver evidence-based wellbeing programs supporting students’ academic, emotional, and social growth (K–12).
- Oversee wellbeing and counseling teams, ensuring effective support for students and staff.
- Promote positive behavior, manage student discipline, and support students at risk.
- Act as the Safeguarding Officer, ensuring full compliance with child protection standards and staff training.
- Provide counseling to students and parents, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with staff on IEPs and wellbeing strategies.
- Develop anti-bullying initiatives and lead wellbeing projects such as the Student Council.
- Support professional development in behavior management, pastoral care, and mental health.
Social Specialist
Al Emarat Private School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Full duty for social worker
Social Specialist
Al Basaer Private School
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Full duty for social worker
Education
B.Sc. Bachelor of Social Service -
Suez Canal University
EgyptDiploma - Special Need Education
Ain Shams University
Diploma - Education Counselling
Wa’ey International Academy
Master’s Degree - Psychological Counselling
Nottinghill college
Skills
- Counseling & Emotional Support
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Behavior Management
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution
Key Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Team worker, ability to co-ordinate and co-operate within groups
- Self-motivated individual who works well on own initiative and is an excellent team member
- I like talk and make relation with people
- I’m able to talk and discuss and convince people and I’m tactful and friendly with all people
Certification
- SPEA Approval
- SSSD Licensed
- TLS Licensed
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue Arabic.
Good command of English both written & spoken.
REFERENCES
- Amir Atif, Vice Principal, Amir.Mohamed@moe.sch.ae, 050-8764228
- Nabila Temraz, Head of Section, NabilaM@Ascs.sch.ae, 0503806350
- Salima, Mouidi, Line Manager, salima.mouidi@wschool.ae, 050-3522785
TRAINING AND COURSES ATTENDED
- Level 3 Safeguarding Training.
- ABA Training.
- Family and Educational Advisor (Certified).
- Social Service ways and theories (Certified).
- Wellbeing training from SPEA (Certified).
- E-Safety training (Certified).
- Learning Difficulties and Parents, Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties
ABOUT ME
Responsible for the overall development of school policies and practices relating to student wellbeing, pastoral care, and the management of behavioral development.
WORK QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience of the requirements of the accreditation of the files and holds a certificate of thanks from the school for the success of academic accreditation at the school (certified).
- Sharjah Award of excellence education (certified).
- Participation in Environmental and safety program’s Rules.
- Quality Advisor in Itqan quality consulting.
- Academic career counseling for 2 years.
- Support SEN department for 1 year to ensure they receive the needed support.
- Supporting Academic Guidance and arranging the university fairs during the academic year for the secondary students.
- Participating and arranging for the Graduation Events.
- Supporting in School’s activities.
- Handling school exam’s control for 3 years.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Strategic planner, Project management skills and Team leadership skills
- High level decision maker, Complex problem solver.
- Effective in providing solutions and efficiently in developing and applying organization projects, Seek and consider opinions and suggestions.
Timeline
SCHOOL COUNSELOR | HEAD OF WELLBEING
Taaleem
09.2024 - 11.2025
SCHOOL COUNSELOR | SAFEGUARDING OFFICER+
American School of Creative Science ASCS
01.2022 - 08.2024
Head of Students’ Well-Being / Head of Middle School Girls / School Counsellor
Al Wahda Private School
01.2014 - 01.2022
Social Specialist
Al Emarat Private School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Social Specialist
Al Basaer Private School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Master’s Degree - Psychological Counselling
Nottinghill college
B.Sc. Bachelor of Social Service -
Suez Canal University
Diploma - Special Need Education
Ain Shams University
Diploma - Education Counselling
Wa’ey International Academy