Sama Al Saud
Cub Run Elementary School
Riyadh
1
Language
2021
years of professional experience
Experience in diplomacy, education, and behavioral analysis has equipped me with strong communication and collaboration skills, honed through work in complex environments such as the Saudi Embassy in DC and educational organizations as well as volunteering in NGOs
Work History
Assistant to a special education teacher
8 Years 8 Months- Data collection and sorting using excel.
- Deriving individualized plans for students tailored towards assisting their academic advancement.
- Conducting behavioral support sessions to support students with special needs.
Volunteering
- Assistant to the President of (CSOAF)— Helping families identify and receive the appropriate medical services for their autistic children
Case study
- Observing and documenting the inmates’ behavior as the main project for the B.A. in Psychology program in (KSU)
Volunteer/ Working With Kids With Special Needs
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored activities for children with special needs.
- Collaborated with educators to create engaging lessons that accommodated diverse learning styles.
- Observed and documented student behaviors to inform instructional adjustments and support strategies.
Public Diplomacy Officer
1 Year- Conducted research on cultural topics to support diplomatic initiatives and programs.
- Managed in Public Diplomacy engagements on behalf of the Saudi Embassy including in the fields of sports diplomacy and engagement with the local community.
ABA Therapist
7 Years 8 Months- Developing and implementing behavioral intervention plans for clients.
- Coordinated scheduling of client appointments and maintained organized records.
- Supported team in conducting assessments and tracking progress of behavioral goals.
Assistant to an ABA therapist
8 Years 8 Months- Assisted in daily therapy sessions by preparing materials and ensuring a supportive environment.
- Engaged with children using evidence-based strategies to enhance their learning experiences.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
GPA: GPA 3.85/4.00
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
B.A. - Psychology
GPA: GPA 4.13/5.00
Skills
Certified in ABA psychological therapy
Public Diplomacy specialist
Certified in ABA psychological therapy
Proficient in MS Word
Excel
and PowerPoint.
Cross-cultural communication
Strategic communication and public affairs management.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Arabic and English.
Timeline
Public Diplomacy Officer
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
ABA Therapist
Behavioral Basics LLC.
01.2019 - 2020Read More
Assistant to a special education teacher
Cub Run Elementary School
01.2018 - 2019Read More
Assistant to an ABA therapist
Mathew Center
01.2018 - 2019Read More
Volunteering
Charitable Society of Autism Families (CSAF)
01.2013 Read More
Case study
women’s prison in Riyadh
01.2006 Read More
King Saud University
B.A. from Psychology
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Volunteer/ Working With Kids With Special Needs
Ivy Mount School
2021 - 2022Read More
George Mason University
Master of Education from Special Education
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George Mason University
Graduate Certificate from Applied Behavior Analysis
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