During her 30+ years’ experience Dr Ruba has touched the lives of over a thousand children, supporting and enabling them to reach their true potential. In her career she has worn many hats starting with her key role as a parent of two young adults. A role she is proud of and grateful for.
An expert in Education and Educational Psychology, she brings evidence-based practice and empathy to all her work. Dr Ruba obtained her doctoral degree from University College London (UCL) in 2012 with a focus on school development and reform.
In 2015 Dr Ruba joined The Developing Child Centre, where she was responsible for strategy and development, for managing a team of practitioners, and for leading an Early Intervention program.
With an eye on improving outcomes for all students, Dr Ruba took time away from her clinical work in 2021 to lead on developing the wellbeing framework and guidelines at Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, the regulator for all private schools and nurseries in Abu Dhabi.
Dr Ruba’s in-depth knowledge of psychology, parenting, education, and school curricula, coupled with her vast experience has made her advisory work with notable clients like the World Bank, and Public Private Partnership (PPP) school improvement Initiatives, highly impactful.
Dr Ruba has contributed to local and international publications. She is frequently invited to present at conferences and is particularly passionate about the importance of connection and relationships in wellbeing. A value she brings to all aspects of her work.
She is honored to have worked with so many families and young people who have entrusted their life and stories to her.
Publications:
Contributed a chapter in “The Routledge International Handbook of Dyslexia in Education”, Routledge, 2022.
Contributed to a chapter in “Introduction to Psychology: Reflecting the Mena/GCC Human Experience”- 2017
Al Qassimi Foundation publication – policy paper published by the foundation titled: “Education reform in the UAE: An investigation of teachers’ beliefs and views
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