Reem Yacoub

Reem Yacoub
Reem Yacoub
Director of therapeutic preschool

Professional Summary:

Reem Yacoub is a Child Development Specialist who focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy when working with children with typical and atypical development. She has 9 years of experience in working with children and families both locally and internationally. She has worked in educational and healthcare settings (raising awareness in communities, early detection and diagnosis, family empowerment, rehabilitation, training, creating and evaluating therapeutic plans).

Education:

  • Master of Science in Human Development & Early Childhood Disorders, University of Taxes, Dallas, USA
  • Bachelor of Science in Child Learning & Development, summa cum laude, University of Taxes, Dallas, USA
  • Associate in Science – Vice President’s Honor Roll, Richland college, Taxes, USA

Experience:

  • 4 years of experience at Rawan Association for Child Development in behavior therapy, case management, and team management.
  • 1 year of experience as a Behavior Technician at Concept Connections Center for children with autism – USA.
  • 1 year of experience in developing individualized educational plans for children with special needs at IACC – USA.
  • 2 years of experience as a Teacher Aide at Kumon Math & Reading Center – USA.
  • 2 years of experience as a high school mentor and tutor at Mesquite ISD – USA.
  • 2 years of experience in providing psychosocial support through play to hospitalized children at Medical City Children’s Hospital – USA.
  • 1 year of experience in educational support for children in underserved communities.

Accomplishments:

  • Facilitation of teachers and therapists to appropriately work with special needs children.
  • Training college students in the fields of child development and behavior therapy.

Future Plan:

To work with an integrated team of professionals to improve the lives and future of Palestinian children with developmental disorders/delays. Reem aspires to empower children to thrive and play an integral role in society despite their developmental differences.  She is eager to continue providing much needed psychosocial support to families and work on social awareness in the community to accept all children and accommodate a safe environment to include them in.