Nadine Ismail
Dubai,UAE
Summary
MSc qualified professional with a strong background in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of students, including those with neurodiversity. Experienced in providing individual and group support, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Knowledgeable in safeguarding protocols and child protection, both in the UK and UAE
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
English Teaching Assistant
Gems FPS-The Villa
Dubai, UAE
2026.01 - 2026.04
- Support secondary pupils, including those with special educational needs, by facilitating group activities and assisting teachers to create a productive learning environment. Enforce school rules and maintain a safe classroom, promoting student engagement and positive behaviour.
Learning Support & Wellbeing
Hampton School
, UK
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Provided targeted emotional regulation strategies for boys (aged 11 to 18) with a range of additional needs including specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, anxiety, ADHD, visual, hearing, physical impairments, and EAL students. Facilitated therapeutic group sessions focused on resilience building and emotional regulation. Collaborated with the Inclusion Team to monitor Individual Education Plans, ensuring students of Determination received high-quality, personalised support to overcome barriers to learning.
GCSE French Teacher
La Petite École d’Elmbridge
LONDON, UK
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Supported French-speaking children acquire and maintain an excellent level of spoken and written French, preparing them to undertake their French GCSE one or two years ahead of the British curriculum, whilst fostering cultural awareness.
Assistant GCSE French Teacher
La Petite École d’Elmbridge
2021.10 - 2024.07
- Responsible for preparing French-speaking children to undertake their speaking French GCSE one or two years ahead of the British curriculum, whilst fostering cultural awareness.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Sparrow Farm Jr School
, UK
2016.10 - 2018.02
- Provided dedicated one-to-one support for students presenting with ADHD and ASD, implementing bespoke coping strategies to manage classroom triggers and sensory overload.
French Teaching Assistant
Reach Academy Feltham
, UK
2015.03 - 2016.07
- Taught French to students in a variety of formats, including one-to-one and small groups. Focusing on improving student communication skills, particularly oral proficiency, and fostering cultural awareness.
Training Administrator
The British Training Academy
, UK
2014.11 - 2015.03
- Managed and supported training programs within the company.
Travel Centre Sales Agent
Eurostar Ltd
, UK
2001.06 - 2008.07
- Assisted passengers with travel information and bookings. Provided advice on routes and fares, addressing customer queries and complaints.
Guest and VIP Services Manager
Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel
, UK
2000.07 - 2001.05
- Ensured a positive and personalized experience for all hotel guests, with a strong emphasis on catering to the needs of VIPs and high-profile individuals.
French Teaching Assistant
Greenhill College
Harrow-on-the-Hill, UK
1998.01 - 1998.12
- Taught French to students in a variety of formats, including one-to-one and small groups. Focusing on improving student communication skills, particularly oral proficiency, and fostering cultural awareness.
Education
MSc - Health Psychology
University of West London
UK 2006.09 - 2008.07
BSc - Psychology with Counselling Theory
University of West London
UK 2001.01 - 2006.07
Degree - American and English Civilisation and Literature (DEUG)
Université de Bretagne Sud
France 1995.09 - 1997.07
Skills
- Crisis intervention, case management, individual and group counselling, cognitive behavioural tools, resilience building
- Neurodiversity, Inclusion and People of Determination support, Safeguarding procedures and Child Protection
- Conflict resolution, active listening, parent consultation, de-escalation techniques, multidisciplinary collaboration, cross-cultural counselling
- Highly motivated, efficient and reliable
- Bilingual – English and French (mother tongue), intermediate level in Spanish
- Very good knowledge of standard office software, SIMS, SPSS
- Very strong research experience
- Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods
- Special needs education understanding
Certification
- ICPC, DBS and Police clearances (International, UK and UAE)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England, UK)
- First Aid (UK)
- Safeguarding (UK and UAE)
- Child Protection in Education
- Raising Awareness of Child-on-Child Abuse
- Equality and Diversity
- Multilingualism
- Effective Communication
- Online safety
- Cyber Security
- A Guide to UK Data Protection: Education
- Health and Safety in Education: Staff Awareness
- The Prevent Duty
SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES
Baking, reading, crafts, travelling/experiencing different cultures and spending time with my family.
PUBLICATIONS
Complementary medicine use in multi-ethnic paediatric outpatients. Robinson, N., Blair, M., Lorenc, A., Gully, N., Fox, P., Mitchell, K. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2008; 14(1): 17-24.
Timeline
English Teaching Assistant
Gems FPS-The Villa
2026.01 - 2026.04
Learning Support & Wellbeing
Hampton School
2024.09 - 2025.07
GCSE French Teacher
La Petite École d’Elmbridge
2024.09 - 2025.07
Assistant GCSE French Teacher
La Petite École d’Elmbridge
2021.10 - 2024.07
SEN Teaching Assistant
Sparrow Farm Jr School
2016.10 - 2018.02
French Teaching Assistant
Reach Academy Feltham
2015.03 - 2016.07
Training Administrator
The British Training Academy
2014.11 - 2015.03
MSc - Health Psychology
University of West London
2006.09 - 2008.07
Travel Centre Sales Agent
Eurostar Ltd
2001.06 - 2008.07
BSc - Psychology with Counselling Theory
University of West London
2001.01 - 2006.07
Guest and VIP Services Manager
Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel
2000.07 - 2001.05
French Teaching Assistant
Greenhill College
1998.01 - 1998.12
Degree - American and English Civilisation and Literature (DEUG)
Université de Bretagne Sud
1995.09 - 1997.07