Naomi Johnson

Founded and scaled an art-based initiative that empowers students to advocate for social causes, creating student voice and civic agency. Negotiated partnerships with seven organizations, fundraised ₹22,000 for the Be the Change Project, and built curriculum and workshops leading to three learning artefacts.

Implemented targeted pedagogical strategies and worksheets in a Grade 4–5 setting, increasing the share of students scoring above 60% from 19% to 70% and reducing high-risk students from 31% to none. Improved attendance by 50%, strengthened student confidence and critical thinking, delivered social-emotional learning, and mentored volunteers on teaching strategies.

Provided individualized tutoring with data-driven progress monitoring and tailored feedback to improve academic performance and student confidence.

Delivered targeted Math and English interventions to improve K-12 proficiency and supported student services through assessments. Improved classroom dynamics while strengthening academics through multifaceted support approaches.

Conducted a literature review of parenting programs and produced evidence-based recommendations. Developed monitoring tools and a review matrix to improve evaluation of Positive Discipline programming.

Partnered across departments to research and pitch need-based solutions for student initiatives. Contributed to increased student participation and supported streamlined event planning and execution.

Supported 180 People of Determination families by negotiating with service providers and government entities and facilitating service integration within disability strategy pillars to improve accessibility and support. Managed data and tasks across three emirates, used Wrike to build a Directory of Data services, and contributed to communication content with PR/Marketing.

Grade: First Class

Earned a B.Sc. in Psychology with Education at Middlesex University Dubai, graduating with First Class honors.

Grade: 94.3%

Completed an AP International Diploma and High School Diploma at International School of Choueifat, achieving 94.3%.