Dr. Hoda Chaaban

Experience

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  Fawzia Sultan International School

  Aug 1995 - Jun 2003

  Coordinator and Educational Specialist- Learning Support Program

  * Held responsibility of screening students eligible for the program* Taught wide range of developmentally delayed students: Slow learners, Mentally Retarded, Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactive students, Learning Disabled, Dyslexic..* Identified individual profile, developed Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) * Planned activities, monitored improvement and assessed academic achievements (using formal and informal tests)* Worked with professional teams of counselors, Educational Specialists, Speech and Occupational therapists managing communication and implementing the therapy intervention.* Managed communication, reporting and resolved conflicts * Engaged in Regular Scheduled case conference with the school professional teams* Planned, monitored and tested students and program performance* Co developed action plans for the school professional development program Show less

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  Learning Difficulties Professional Association

  Nov 2002 - now

  Founder & CEO

  The Learning Difficulties Professional Association (LDPA) is a social welfare association, that has been founded back in 2002, aimed to promote long life learning for children, teens and adults with Learning Difficulties and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. LDPA was established with a mandate of assisting the parents, the community, the educational organizations and investing in teachers capabilities in order to increase LD/ADHD students’ educational outcomes and move them forward ‘From Diversity To Inclusion’Scope of Work:LDPA Consultancy and TrainingLDPA Coaching AcademyLDPA Mental Health Centre Show less

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  Creative Children International School

  Aug 2003 - Mar 2009

  Superintendent

  Joined the school as a principal and rapidly progressed to the School Superintendent1- Provided Professional leadership and management for the school2- Delivered high quality of education by effectively managing teaching and learning3- Established a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all students4- Ensured the resources are efficiently and effectively used to achieve the school’s aims and objectives5- Managed the implementation of the school’s curriculum and academic policies (Staff, student and parent policies) and ensures their monitoring and evaluation6- Motivated students, staff and all members of the school community7- Accountable to the school board in term of providing vision, strategic plan, leadership and direction, developing policies and practices8- Involved with the Business management of the school in term of setting and implementing demanding business plan and stretching trading surplus to fund significant development plans9- In conjunction with the management team, held responsibility for evaluating the school’s performance to identify priorities for continuous improvement and raising standards10- Promoted and maintained effective partnership with schools, parents, the Ministry of Education, Higher Council of Disabled students11- Managed the development of the school’s premises and facilities in order to ensure the highest standards and meet the needs of the curriculum in accordance with financial targets 12- Monitored the implementation of the “comprehensive Teaching & Learning Model Program” which is based on a totally new approach in learning and focuses on teaching both the mind and the hearts of students. Show less

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  Al Nibras International School

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

  Superintendent

  1- Provided intensive support in establishing the school's 5 year plan, Prospectus, School's procedures, Staff and students' policy, Hiring staff, put in the orders of equipment and materials needed to start up a newly established school.2 Held the responsibilities for the development, implementation, coordination, and supervision of all instructional and extracurricular programs, staff, and students in accordance with the school mission and policies3- Ensured that the mission and vision of the school are implemented well4- Effectively manage the school's programs.5- Provided professional advice and counsel to the Management. This includes the review of policy alternatives and the subsequent recommendation from among them.6- Addressed the on-site needs of the school. Show less

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  United Nations Development Programme

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2014

  Learning Difficulties/ ADHD Expert

  1- Provide Consultancy and Professional Training on Learning Difficulties, ADHD, Brain Executive functions, Behaviour management, Brain Based Learning, School's management, school's leadership.2- for the past two years organized and executed a school campaign " I am not a problem ... I have a problem" in private International and Arabic schools to shed lights on the latest update on LD/ADHD and spread awareness among parents (to present more than 110 workshops and training courses and 10 international conferences have been organized and participated in Kuwait and outside of Kuwait) 3- As a Conference Coordinator and Chairperson of the Executive and planning Committee, organized the 1st International Conference on LD/ADHD which took place on December 4th &5th 2012 at the Regency Hotel. More than 2500 delegates attended the conference.3- Developed a Directory for Schools and Educational Organizations Working with Students with Special Needs in Kuwait" together with the CCET. It was published and issued on February 20114- As a Conference Coordinator and Chairperson of the Executive and planning Committee, organized the 2nd International Conference on LD/ADHD at American University in Kuwait on 1st and 2nd Feb. 2013. More than 1000 delegates attended the conference. 64 International, Regional and Local experts presented in the conference. An exhibition was organized along with the conference in which 45 educational organizations and psychological centers joined to share their services with teachers, parents and professionals who attended the conference5- Collect and compile a "Directory for Psychological Centers working with people with disabilities in the state of Kuwait" in the private and public sector. Still under process. Mostly, it will be issued and published on May 2013 Show less

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  Kuwait Association for Learning Differences

  Oct 2010 - now

  Educational Consultant/ Director of Growth and Advancement Department

  As a Director of Growth and Advancement Department at the Kuwaiti Association for Learning Differences (KALD): 1- Created and initiated the work in the Association five year plan, the vision and mission of the Association, set the yearly objectives and work towards achieving them in the indicated time frame.2- Arrange Professional Development Opportunities, and Awareness Campaigns in Private International Schools to provide adequate supports for teachers and parents of students with LD/ADHD and raise awareness among concerned personnel: professionals, specialists, and teachers dealing with students with Learning Difficulties through arranging and participating in seminars, workshops, and panel discussions. 3- Stimulating more communication and collaboration with Ministry of Private Education, Higher Counsil of people with Disabilities, Private schools, Professionals, Teachers, Psychological Centers, and Associations working with students with learning difficulties and ADHD, as well with parents of such students. Projects under process1- Advising on spreading awareness on LD/ADHD among parents and teachers working in International Private schools. Launching an awareness Campaign entitled "I am not a problem .. I have a problem" in which 12 International schools are involved and still running till now.2- Developping a "Directory of psychological Centers working in Kuwait". Still under process. Mostly, it will be issued and published on May 2013 Show less

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  Lebanese University- Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2013

  Associate Professor

  * Taught undergraduate Lebanese University students in the Psychology Department- Course titled: “The Psychiatric Profession in the institutional Care and Rehabilitation: Theory and practice”

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  American University of Kuwait

  May 2014 - May 2023

  Disability Services Assistant Director

  Assigned as a “resident expert” maintaining up to date information about Learning Difficulties and ADHD and the support required for students. Provide awareness, training and support for the university community. Ensure the infrastructure (policies, procedure and resources is in place in order to meet the needs of LD/ADHD students. Work and communicate with offices, students, parents’ and academic affairs on strategies to effectively support to students with LD/ADHD providing training, intervention and follow up. Show less

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  Learning Difficulties Professional Association / DHS for Coaching &Training

  May 2023 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  In LDPA/ DHS, we implement various One on One coaching and therapeutic sessions, assessments, courses, and training programs designed to help people reach their highest potential.Scope of Work:LDPA Consultancy and TrainingLDPA Coaching AcademyLDPA Mental Health Centre