Ibtisam Rashid Al Aisaee

SCHOOL COUNSELOR & CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Accomplished school counselor and child protection officer with 9 years of progressive experience in the GCC education sector. Track record of managing complex case reviews, statutory child protection filings, and behavioral intervention frameworks to maintain institutional compliance and student safety. Dedicated to directing student wellbeing initiatives and fostering cross-cultural team leadership across international school environments.

Career highlights

Behavioral Intervention: Reduced behavioral incidents by 50% through targeted intervention plans while directing student wellbeing initiatives at Diyar Private Academy.

Student Support Delivery: Delivered counseling sessions to 200 students annually and improved parent school communication by 40% at Diyar Private Academy.

Student Safeguarding: Manages complex case reviews, statutory child protection filings, and interagency collaborations to maintain institutional compliance at American School of Creative Science.

Mental Health Certification: Completed Mental Health First Aid certification to support individual and group counseling aligned with wellbeing goals.

Key skills

Professional
Student Counseling & SupportBehavioral Case ManagementChild Protection & SafeguardingCrisis Response & Bullying PreventionMental Health & Wellbeing ProgramsParent & Guardian CommunicationPreventive & Developmental CounselingIEP & Inclusion SupportSafeguarding ProtocolsBehavioral InterventionCase ManagementPastoral CareAttendance Tracking SystemsConfidential Record ManagementProgress Reporting
Skills
Child ProtectionStudent CounselingSocial WorkAttendance TrackingRecord Management

Professional experience

School CounselorJan 2024 - Present
Diyar Private Academy - BoysFujairah, UAE

Managed student wellbeing operations at Diyar Private Academy, overseeing behavioral support cases and life skills education programs. Maintained confidential student records, prepared progress reports, and collaborated with families to establish shared action plans.

  • Reduced behavioral incidents by 50% through targeted intervention plans.
  • Delivered counseling sessions to 200 students annually.
  • Improved parent-school communication by 40%.
Educational Counselor & Child Protection OfficerJan 2022 - Jan 2024
American School of Creative ScienceSharjah, UAE

Directs student welfare operations under the guidance of institutional leadership, managing behavioral intervention frameworks, safeguarding protocols, and inter-agency collaborations to ensure school community safety and compliance.

  • Manages high-risk behavioral and academic cases by designing structured support plans for students.
  • Prepares official child protection reports and coordinates directly with relevant authorities.
  • Facilitates student councils and various leadership initiatives across the school.
  • Conducts site visits and regular follow-ups to address off-campus student concerns.
  • Maintains documentation for welfare cases and statutory compliance requirements.
School CounselorJan 2019 - Jan 2020
Tawam International SchoolAl Ain, UAE

Directed counseling operations within the school environment, managing student welfare cases and attendance tracking systems. Provided pastoral care, social intervention, and emotional support directly to students while coordinating awareness programs during the 2019 to 2020 period.

  • Monitored daily attendance records and behavioral incident reports to address student conduct issues.
  • Delivered scheduled student awareness sessions addressing behavioral development and social skills.
Social WorkerJan 2016 - Jan 2017
Al Ain Center for Care & RehabilitationAl Ain, UAE

Directed client casework operations within the care facility, establishing communication protocols between family units and multidisciplinary support teams to coordinate daily rehabilitation services.

  • Prepared detailed case reports to document client progress across developmental milestones.
  • Followed established treatment plans for care recipients to maintain service consistency.
  • Facilitated communication channels between families and caregivers for case alignment.
Social Worker & ResearcherJan 2015 - Jan 2016
Omani Studies Center - Sultan Qaboos UniversityMuscat, Oman
  • Executed field studies and social research methodologies to gather primary data for center initiatives and academic studies.
  • Delivered direct social support services to program participants, addressing individual needs and guiding them through available resources.
School CounselorJan 2013 - Jan 2014
Al Amal School for the DeafMuscat, Oman
  • Provided direct academic guidance to students using established counseling frameworks.
  • Contributed to the planning of school events and student activity schedules.
Social WorkerJan 2012 - Jan 2013
Thuraya Al Busaidi SchoolMuscat, Oman
  • Coordinated with parents on student welfare to establish clear communication channels regarding academic and behavioral progress.
  • Delivered school-based support programs focused on student development and behavioral management.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work
Sultan Qaboos University
  • Oman
  • GPA: 3.2 / 4.0
General Education Diploma
Amna Bint Al-Imam Jaber School
  • Oman

Certifications

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)MHFA
Positive Behavior Support (PBS) CertificatePBS
Child Safeguarding Levels 1–3
Special Education Needs & Inclusion Certificate
Provide individual and group counseling aligned with wellbeing goals.
Conduct behavioral follow-up and support disciplinary cases.
Deliver life skills sessions and positive behavior programs.
Maintain confidential case records and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents to develop joint action plans.

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent