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Zeinab Mokdad

Zeinab Mokdad

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Psychosocial Support and Education Intervention Specialist with more than 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary teams from diverse educational and social backgrounds. Skilled in planning and executing individualized and group-based psychosocial, behavioral, and educational intervention plans. Experienced in facilitating structured activities, psychoeducational sessions, and skills-based group coaching, while promoting emotional well-being, resilience, inclusion, and positive participation. Skilled in psychosocial assessment, family and caregiver engagement, safeguarding awareness, documentation, referral coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration to develop evidence-informed intervention plans and monitor progress. Committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, and ethical support that empowers vulnerable individuals and strengthens community well-being.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Academic & Behavioral Intervention Specialist

The Seeds of Knowledge
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2024.08 - Current
  • Designed and implemented individualized psychosocial, behavioral, and educational intervention plans to promote emotional well-being, self-regulation, resilience, engagement, and meaningful participation.
  • Applied evidence-based psychosocial and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, social participation, adaptive behavior, and overall well-being.
  • Conducted ongoing psychosocial, behavioral, and educational observations to assess individual needs, inform intervention planning, monitor progress, and adapt support strategies.
  • Collaborated closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate individualized support plans, review progress, and ensure consistent implementation across home and school settings.
  • Served as the primary liaison between families, educators, and support staff, facilitating communication, problem-solving, and coordinated intervention planning.
  • Trained and mentored shadow teachers on individualized behavior support strategies, classroom accommodations, emotional regulation techniques, and evidence-based practices to enhance students' participation, independence, and inclusion within the classroom.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of observations, intervention plans, progress, and recommendations to support ongoing monitoring and informed decision-making.

Key Achievements

  • Increased a Year 5 student's independence, academic confidence, and performance while significantly reducing reliance on adult prompting through individualized psychosocial and behavioral interventions.
  • Redesigned learning materials into structured, visually accessible, step-by-step resources that improved attention, concept retention, emotional regulation, and independent learning for a homeschooled learner.
  • Developed and implemented a structured behavior support program that strengthened a Year 4 student's emotional resilience, peer relationships, and social participation by teaching evidence-based strategies for managing rejection, frustration, fear of failure, and emotional dysregulation.

ADHD & Executive Function Coach

Independent Practice
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2023.07 - Current
  • Delivered individualized coaching to adolescents and adults with ADHD, enhancing executive functioning, emotional regulation, resilience, and sustainable behaviour change.
  • Conducted comprehensive coaching assessments to identify barriers related to attention, organization, motivation, and daily functioning, translating findings into individualized, evidence-informed support plans.
  • Guided clients in developing practical strategies for time management, prioritisation, and self-advocacy, reinforcing independence and improving daily functioning.
  • Supported clients in building self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication through evidence-based coaching techniques.
  • Empowered clients to develop sustainable executive functioning strategies that improved organization, follow-through, self-management, and goal attainment.
  • Increased clients' self-awareness, confidence, and independence through individualized coaching plans tailored to their personal, academic, and professional goals.
  • Established a private coaching practice providing personalized, evidence-informed support to adolescents and adults with ADHD across diverse backgrounds.
  • Maintained ethical coaching practice by identifying referral needs and directing clients to appropriate mental health and healthcare professionals when required.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions that fostered peer learning and community awareness, empowering caregivers while increasing understanding of neurodiversity.
  • Volunteered as a group ADHD coach during the Saudi Awareness Campaign, facilitating psychoeducational group coaching sessions for young adults with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD to raise awareness of neurodiversity, strengthen understanding of executive functioning, and promote practical, evidence-based support strategies.

Key Achievements:

  • Empowered clients to develop sustainable executive functioning strategies that improved organization, follow-through, self-management, and goal attainment.
  • Increased clients' self-awareness, confidence, and independence through individualized coaching plans tailored to their personal, academic, and professional goals.
  • Established a private coaching practice providing personalized, evidence-informed support to adolescents and adults with ADHD across diverse backgrounds.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions that promoted peer learning, community awareness, and caregiver empowerment while increasing understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity.

Education & Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Family Support Services
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2021.09 - 2024.07
  • Designed and implemented individualized learning, behavioral, and executive functioning plans that promoted academic achievement, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and increasing independence.
  • Supported the student's successful progression from secondary education to independent university study abroad through sustained academic, behavioral, and executive functioning interventions.
  • Developed individualized strategies that strengthened emotional regulation, self-confidence, and executive functioning, enabling greater independence in learning, decision-making, and daily living.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary support with caregivers, teachers, therapists, and educational professionals, promoting seamless care and timely follow-up for the student.
  • Maintained structured documentation, monitored progress, and adapted intervention plans based on ongoing assessment, family feedback, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Provided long-term individualized psychosocial, academic, behavioral, and executive functioning support for a vulnerable adolescent across home, school, and community settings.
  • Ensured student wellbeing, safety, and structured learning across school terms, extracurricular activities, and international travel, facilitating consistent support across environments.
  • Coached the student in organization, study skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and self-advocacy, gradually reducing reliance on adult support while strengthening independence and resilience.
  • Provided caregivers with practical guidance and emotional support, equipping them with strategies to enhance the student's wellbeing and daily functioning.
  • Established a collaborative support framework between the family, school, and therapeutic professionals that ensured consistent intervention implementation and long-term developmental progress.

Key Achievements:

  • Supported the student's successful progression from secondary education to independent university study abroad through sustained academic, behavioral, and executive functioning interventions.
  • Developed individualized strategies that strengthened emotional regulation, self-confidence, and executive functioning, enabling greater independence in learning, decision-making, and daily living.
  • Established a collaborative support framework between the family, school, and therapeutic professionals that ensured consistent intervention implementation and long-term developmental progress.

High School English Teacher

Thamer International School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2021.11 - 2022.07
  • Delivered differentiated English instruction aligned with curriculum standards, enhancing analytical thinking, effective communication, and academic writing skills.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to monitor student progress and implement targeted academic support, improving overall student achievement.
  • Prepared pupils for GCSE exams, ensured their readiness and confidence in taking the tests.
  • Conducted after-school tutoring sessions, provided additional support to struggling students.
  • Improved student comprehension by integrating contemporary literature into curriculum.

Personalized Learning Assistant

American International School of Jeddah, AISJ
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2019.09 - 2020.06
  • Delivered individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to a high school student with complex learning and communication needs within an inclusive educational setting, promoting meaningful participation in the general education curriculum. Collaborated with the student's case manager, teachers, psychologist, and family to implement individualized accommodations and learning strategies that aligned with the student's strengths, challenges, and long-term educational goals.
  • Monitored student's academic engagement, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural regulation throughout the school day, making informed decisions on classroom participation and customised support to enhance learning and minimise overwhelm.
  • Designed and implemented tailored behavioural and social support strategies that improved peer interactions, communication skills, self-confidence, and active participation within the school community. Provided educational and wellbeing support during international school service-learning trip, facilitating safe participation, fostering positive peer engagement, and ensuring compliance with medical and dietary needs.
  • Designed structured social and behavioral interventions that enhanced the student's ability to build peer relationships, participate in group activities, and communicate more confidently within the school environment.
  • Worked collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to identify the student's strengths and support a successful transition towards post-secondary education in physical education and athletics, aligning educational planning with the student's interests, abilities, and long-term aspirations.
  • Provided educational and wellbeing support during international school service-learning trip, facilitating safe participation, fostering positive peer engagement, and ensuring compliance with medical and dietary needs.

Key Achievements:

  • Contributed to the student's successful academic progression to Grade 11 by implementing individualized accommodations and collaborative intervention strategies that increased engagement, confidence, and access to learning.
  • Designed structured social and behavioral interventions that enhanced the student's ability to build peer relationships, participate in group activities, and communicate more confidently within the school environment.
  • Worked collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to identify the student's strengths and support a successful transition toward post-secondary education in physical education and athletics, aligning educational planning with the student's interests, abilities, and long-term aspirations.

English Teacher

Al Anhar International School, AIS
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2018.08 - 2019.06
  • Designed and delivered engaging English language lessons, fostering literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills among diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and families to monitor student performance, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged student achievement.
  • Conducted regular assessments of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Monitored classroom behaviour to ensure a positive learning atmosphere for all students.

English Teacher

Lebanese Association of Health & Educational Care
Beirut, Lebanon
2015.12 - 2018.05
  • Delivered English instruction to students with diverse learning needs, fostering inclusive, student-centred classroom environment.
  • Planned and implemented curriculum-aligned lessons that enhanced students' language proficiency and confidence.
  • Developed expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management, informing later focus on inclusive education.

Education

Master of Journalism (M.A.) - Media and Communication

Lebanese University - Faculty of Media and Documentation
Beirut, Lebanon
2016.10 - 2020.12

Bachelor of Journalism (B.A.) - Media and Communication

Lebanese University - Faculty of Media and Documentation
Beirut, Lebanon
2011.09 - 2014.06

Skills

  • Psychosocial Support (PSS)
  • Community-Based Psychosocial Support (CBPSS)
  • Family & Caregiver Engagement
  • Group Facilitation & Psychoeducation
  • Case Management Support
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection Awareness
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
  • Data-Informed Decision Making
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Needs Assessment & Individualized Support Planning
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Inclusive Education & Differentiated Instruction
  • Executive Functioning & ADHD Coaching

Certification

  • Accredited ADHD Life Coach - IACT Center (2023)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) The TEFL Academy (In progress)

Languages

English — Advanced
Fluent
Arabic — Native
Native

Professional Development

  • Professional Psychology & Special Education
  • Professional Child Psychology Diploma
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Early Intervention, Behavior Recognition & Modification (ABA)
  • Digital Marketing Accelerator

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Academic & Behavioral Intervention Specialist

The Seeds of Knowledge
2024.08 - Current

ADHD & Executive Function Coach

Independent Practice
2023.07 - Current

High School English Teacher

Thamer International School
2021.11 - 2022.07

Education & Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Family Support Services
2021.09 - 2024.07

Personalized Learning Assistant

American International School of Jeddah, AISJ
2019.09 - 2020.06

English Teacher

Al Anhar International School, AIS
2018.08 - 2019.06

Master of Journalism (M.A.) - Media and Communication

Lebanese University - Faculty of Media and Documentation
2016.10 - 2020.12

English Teacher

Lebanese Association of Health & Educational Care
2015.12 - 2018.05

Bachelor of Journalism (B.A.) - Media and Communication

Lebanese University - Faculty of Media and Documentation
2011.09 - 2014.06
Zeinab Mokdad