Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Field Training & Volunteering
Conferences & Achievements
Professional Development Courses
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Zaher Gasmi

Dammam,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in clinical supervision and functional behaviour assessment, specialising in the design and monitoring of behaviour intervention plans. Proficient in natural environment teaching, discrete trial training, and crisis management, with a strong focus on ethical decision-making in ABA. Demonstrates leadership competence through effective team leadership, staff development, and performance evaluation. Skilled in communication proficiency and public speaking, ensuring successful parent training and family coaching. Committed to health and safety compliance with a first aid certification, aiming to enhance quality control and motivational leadership within diverse disability case management.

Confident and driven, possessing solid foundation in team management and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate clearly, fostering collaborative work environment. Committed to driving team success and operational excellence in Supervisor And QBA role.

Driven professional with keen ability to lead teams and foster productive work environments. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and conflict resolution abilities, ensuring smooth operations. Aims to enhance team performance and contribute to company success.

Confident leader with background upholding high standards in busy industrial settings. Methodical thinker with proven organisational skills. Excels at logistical planning, supply management, and cost control.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Motivated supervisor with 8 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Hard-working supervisor with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5

QBA IBA QASPS RBT /English /First Aid

Work history

Behavioral Supervisor | QBA | IBA

Shamaa Autism Center
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2019.01 - 2026.01
  • Progressive career growth within the organization:
  • ABA Therapist (1.5 years)
  • Senior ABA Specialist (3.5 years)
  • Behavioral Supervisor / QBA (Current)
  • Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  • Supervise and mentor therapy teams, senior specialists, and supervisors, ensuring treatment fidelity
  • Design and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) tailored to individual needs
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and implement evidence-based interventions
  • Lead parent training programs to support skill generalization and consistency
  • Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings and coordinate with clinical teams
  • Oversee data collection and analysis to track progress and inform decisions
  • Implement crisis management strategies and ensure safety protocols
  • Maintain ethical and professional ABA standards
  • Training & Supervision Experience
  • Trainer for new therapists and senior staff
  • Supervisor for therapists, senior specialists, and junior supervisors
  • Conduct workshops on:
  • Data collection & analysis
  • NET and DTT implementation
  • Autism And Sexual health education
  • Prompting & fading strategies
  • Behaviour management & de-escalation techniques
  • Coaching staff on performance improvement and professional development
  • Facilitated monthly training sessions for enhanced staff performance.

Special Education Teacher

La rose center
Manouba, tunisia
2018.08 - 2019.07
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative learning techniques in lessons.
  • Coordinated with therapists and counsellors to ensure overall well-being of pupils.
  • Stimulated curiosity and interest in subjects through use of multi-sensory teaching aids.
  • Fostered inclusive learning environment by tailoring teaching methods to individual student needs.

Education

Professional Master’s Degree - Psychology

Houston International University
2025

Bachelor’s Degree - Special Education

Institut Supérieur d’Éducation Spécialisée
Manouba, Tunisia

Skills

  • Clinical Supervision (QBA / IBA Level)
  • Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)
  • Behaviour Intervention Plan (BIP) Design & Monitoring
  • Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
  • Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
  • Parent Training & Family Coaching
  • Staff Performance Evaluation
  • Crisis & Challenging Behaviour Management
  • Ethical Decision Making in ABA
  • IEP Development & Implementation
  • Data Collection & Graphing Systems
  • Crisis handling
  • Staff development
  • Safety consciousness
  • Communication proficiency
  • Initiative taking
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Public speaking
  • Motivational leadership
  • First Aid certification

Certification

  • QBA – Qualified Behavior Analyst (QABA)
  • QASP-S – Qualified Autism Services Practitioner Supervisor (2024)
  • IBA – International Behavior Analyst
  • RBT – Registered Behavior Technician (2021)
  • QABA 270-Hour ABA Coursework – Completed
  • First Aid & Emergency Response Certification
  • Train the Trainer (TOT)

Languages

Languages: Arabic (Native) | English (Fluent) | French (Fluent) | Spanish (Basic)

Field Training & Volunteering

Volunteer Work, 2015, Present, NGOs focused on autism and disability services, Community awareness campaigns and inclusion programs, Educational workshops for families and teachers

Conferences & Achievements

  • Organizer and representative at International Autism Conference (IAC 2023)
  • Active contributor to professional ABA development initiatives

Professional Development Courses

  • VB-MAPP Assessment & Programming
  • PECS – Picture Exchange Communication System
  • Data Analysis in ABA
  • Leadership & Organizational Management
  • Group Leadership & Team Management
  • Advanced English Communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Behavioral Supervisor | QBA | IBA

Shamaa Autism Center
2019.01 - 2026.01

Special Education Teacher

La rose center
2018.08 - 2019.07

Bachelor’s Degree - Special Education

Institut Supérieur d’Éducation Spécialisée

Professional Master’s Degree - Psychology

Houston International University
Zaher Gasmi