Hi! I am Ranim Hijazi

Inclusive Education Trainer • Psychomotor Therapist • University Teacher

Play-Based Learning • Inclusive Education • Child & Youth Care

I am a passionate professional with over a decade of experience supporting individuals with diverse needs. With a holistic and innovative approach, I strive to foster growth, empower others, and create inclusive environments that promote educational opportunity and mental well-being. Deeply committed to making a meaningful impact, I focus on supporting underprivileged children and advocating for equal access to quality education.

Ranim Hijazi

Work Experience

  1. Save the Children - Netherlands
    TeamUp Facilitator Volunteer
    • Provide psycho-social support for children coming from conflict-affected areas
    • Facilitate physical activities for refugee children and teenagers
    • Supervise TeamUp activities for the target group
    • Monitor concerning behaviors and refer children to specialized care and support
  2. Private Clinic, Lebanon
    Founder, Psychomotor Therapist & Family Coach
    • Mosaik - Ecole spécialisée - Lebanon | Sep 2013 - June 2021
    • Family Guidance Center - Lebanon | Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
    • Sidon Orphan Welfare Society - Lebanon | Sep 2015 - June 2017
    • Conduct psychomotor assessments, plans of actions & follow up sessions (online & offline) in Arabic, French & English for children aged between 3 and 17 years old
    • Create digital games and activities targeting cognitive capacities such as attention, memory, reading, writing, problem solving & logic thinking, etc.
    • Tailor personalized sessions according to children's abilities & cultural backgrounds
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of special educators, social workers, speech therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists
    • Consult for schools about students' needs and academic accommodations
    • Develop educational tools and materials (interactive books) facilitating the acquisition of reading & writing skills in children aged between 3 and 6 years old
    • Provide parental guidance sessions & workshops
  3. Saint-Joseph University, CDSP, Lebanon
    University Internship Supervisor
    • Mosaik - Ecole spécialisée - Lebanon | Sep 2015 - June 2019
    • Manage a group of 10+ professionals during their Master's internship at the University Center and/or at their workplace
    • Coach and mentor students in Psychomotor Therapy through weekly individual meetings and collective seminars
    • Lead and supervise students during their therapy sessions
    • Guide students in writing and analyzing case studies and reports about patients
    • Evaluate and grade their performance
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About Me

I am a passionate therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals with diverse needs. Dedicated to making meaningful change, I bring a holistic mindset to my work to create impactful solutions. I thrive on fostering growth, empowering others, and building environments that inspire inclusion and transformation.

My expertise spans childcare, learning difficulties, cognitive and motor disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I am constantly striving to grow and evolve, bringing compassion and innovation to every step of my journey.

I am fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and I am currently learning Dutch. I am eligible to work in The Netherlands and am committed to making a positive impact in every community I serve.

Contact Information

Email:ranim.s.hijazi@gmail.com

Project Highlight

Nobel Reads: Inclusive Education Platform

Nobel Reads is an AI-powered educational platform dedicated to inclusive education for children with learning difficulties and special needs.

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Contributions

  • Assist in creating comprehensive guidelines for AI story generation, focusing on storytelling techniques and educational content integration.
  • Evaluate the digital content, feature set, and gamification strategies created to align with learning objectives of the curriculum and course.
  • Integrate educational elements into the stories to promote learning and development among children.
  • Ensure the adhesion of cultural sensitivity and age-appropriation in AI-generated stories based on the varied backgrounds of the children.
  • Develop strategies fostering inclusivity and broadening children perspectives.
  • Collaborate with the development team to discuss feedback, address challenges, and propose enhancements to the storytelling process.
  • Utilize popular Content Management Software such as Moodle & WordPress to deliver proper content presentation.