Yasser Hawari

Middle and High School Counselor (Grades 7-12):

• Performed duties in accordance with the Ministry of Education (M.O.E) standards and policies. Key responsibilities (500+) students:
• Outlined and implementing behavioral guidelines to promote healthy and safe studying/social environment.
• Worked with employees and students to help understand and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems affecting educational outcome or application.
• Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills through group lectures (e.g: Anti Bullying Program, Encouraging Positive School Environment program, and Encouraging Positive Learning Environment program, 2022).
• Identified cases of domestic abuse and other family problems.
• Encouraged and guided parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals in regards to severe behavioral/mental cases (e.g: ADHD cases +5, Learning disabilities, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation).
• Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises by implementing individualized behavioral modification/reinforcement programs.
• Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow students' academic success.
• Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
• Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings (Administration/Admission/Learning Support/HR) to assess goals, progress, and challenges facing students and educators.

• Learning and Development Acting Manager (3/21-9-21: 6 months):
• Worked in collaboration with regional managers, acting as main POC for Jeddah, KSA L&D Department for data reporting, analyses, regional plans, and processes implementation.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs (HR).
• Partnered with departmental managers (HR/Safety/Operation/IT/LP) to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
• Participated in the launch of (PETRA) system for Amazon Logistics (KSA) by attending a coursework in Amazon DXB (Dubai), and applying/supervising course structure and standards in Amazon Jeddah, KSA (JED3).
• Maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster onboarding that produced consistent operational success.
• Managed, and trained Loss Prevention personnel on YMS Clearance Security system for Gates and Yard security through lectures and hands-on training on-site (1-month training).
• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instructed and motivated employees; Constantly modifying learning materials (30+), identifying and raising awareness on linguistic and comprehension challenges.
• Managed the onboarding process of 200+ new hires joining different departments on multiple career levels: Loss prevention clearance, selection, safety briefing, orientation, IT equipment, 2-week operational training plan with daily follow-up on each individual's learning trend.
• Managed and organized an annual mandatory Fire Fighting and First Aid (BLS) courses for supervisors and managers (25+) over 12 classroom sessions with Third Party Safety vendor (Arabian Safety: ATC Arabia).
• Managed the testing of all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs (Security, operational processes, and IT equipment).
• Evaluated success of training programs and materials, and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness and driven results.

• Conducted (90+) therapy sessions with patients (4-11 years of age) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered cognitive development (ASD) to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in daily social and educational environments (2-Cases).
• Developed and modified goal-oriented therapeutic activities in collaboration with supervisors using different assessment methods (ABLLS, VP-MAPP).
• Discussed sessions' results, progress, and future goals with parents and supervisors through daily post-sessions meetings.
• Implemented behavioral intervention plans supervised by clinical supervisors and board-certified ABA therapists (BCBA) such as Positive Engagement Program.
• Documented patient information through analyzing (daily/weekly/monthly) data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed additional patients' psychological challenges (Social anxiety, depression, and mood disorders).

• Assisted professor as a TA in preparing lectures and assignments for beginner and advanced Arabic students (ARA101, 102, 201, 202) in the department of Global Languages and Cultures.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to students (+40) to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Established a dynamic and pleasant educational environment by utilizing cultural activities, art, and music.
• Provided linguistic and cultural instructions under supervision of teacher for military personnel and deployed army members.