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Mona Abdelnaby

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Student wellbeing specialist and art-based counselor supporting children.

Egypt
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply art-based therapeutic approaches within schools or programs, collaborate with educators and families, design student-centered wellbeing initiatives, and support emotional development in trauma-informed, creative learning environments.

I am a Student Wellbeing Specialist and Art-Based Counselor with over 13 years of experience supporting children in international school settings, blending counseling, creative expression, and education to foster emotional regulation, behavior change, and self-awareness. I design and facilitate art-based, sensorimotor, and reflective-play interventions, collaborate closely with teachers and parents, and document student progress through observation and reporting.

My background includes roles as an art therapist, Montessori and early-years teacher, school social worker, and program facilitator across international and alternative education spaces; notable achievements include designing therapeutic art programs, delivering individual and group art therapy, leading workshops, and integrating trauma-informed, child-centered practices into classroom and school-wide supports.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Art Therapist & Program Facilitator

IVY STEM International Schools

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 (10 months)

Organized and facilitated therapeutic art sessions in KG, supported children’s emotional and behavioral development using expressive art and positive discipline, and documented progress with parents and teachers.

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Art Therapist

International Schools of Kenana - American Division

Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (3 months)

Delivered individual and group art therapy sessions for emotional wellness and collaborated with school counselors to support student wellbeing across the school.

AI

Art Therapist

Alexandria International School (IGCSE)

Sep 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 9 months)

Designed and led therapeutic art programs across the school, helping students explore emotions and self-expression through art and improving emotional regulation and social skills.

HN

Montessori Teacher

Hayat Nursery

Sep 2014 - Aug 2015 (11 months)

Guided children’s learning using the Montessori approach under supervision of a certified trainer, facilitating child-led activities that encouraged independence and developmental growth.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Alexandria University

Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work

Completed a Bachelor of Social Work at Alexandria University, focusing on social work practice relevant to children and educational settings.

FU

Faculty of Education for Early Childhood, Alexandria University

Certificate, Art Therapy for Children

Completed an Art Therapy for Children course focused on therapeutic art techniques for early childhood emotional development.

EI

ELM Institute

Diploma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Completed a CBT Diploma covering principles and techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy applicable to children and school settings.

DD

Dr. Murad Darwish (Fine Arts Diploma)

Diploma, Fine Arts

Completed a Fine Arts Diploma covering foundational skills and practices in fine arts.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Online logoMO

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Online

Certificate, Art Education

Completed the 'Teaching with Art' online course focused on integrating art into educational practice.

TN

Thom Bond / Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

Certificate, Nonviolent Communication

Completed Nonviolent Communication (NVC) training with instructor Thom Bond, focusing on empathetic communication skills.

OC

Omneya Askar / Positive Discipline in the Classroom

Certificate, Positive Discipline

Completed the Positive Discipline in the Classroom course focused on classroom management and positive behavioral strategies.

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University of Florida (online)

Certificate, Arts and Wellbeing

Completed the 'Healing with the Arts' online course exploring arts-based approaches to wellbeing and healing.

SE

SETI (Caritas) Montessori Education

Certificate, Montessori Education

Completed Montessori Education training through SETI (Caritas) focusing on Montessori methods for early childhood education.

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