Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation Tutor to support children and teenagers in developing the essential cognitive and emotional skills needed for academic success and everyday life. You will help students strengthen organisation, planning, time management, working memory, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and independent learning skills through personalised coaching.

This role is ideal for professionals passionate about helping learners build confidence, resilience, and lifelong self-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students' executive functioning strengths and challenges

• Develop personalised coaching plans based on individual learning needs

• Teach organisation, planning, prioritisation, and time management strategies

• Improve working memory, task initiation, sustained attention, and self-monitoring

• Teach emotional regulation and stress management techniques

• Support students with homework routines, study planning, and academic organisation

• Help learners develop independence and self-advocacy skills

• Engage parents with practical strategies to reinforce learning at home

• Monitor progress and adjust coaching plans accordingly

• Collaborate with tutors, schools, and other professionals when appropriate

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Special Education, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting executive functioning or learning skills

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent cognitive development

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive Function Coach Certification

• ADHD Coaching Certification

• Experience supporting students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or learning differences

• Knowledge of cognitive behavioural strategies and self-regulation techniques

  
  

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors and educational specialists operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant permit before providing in-person services. Please ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

  
  

Required Experience

• 2+ years supporting executive functioning, academic coaching, or learning support

• Experience working with children or adolescents

• Experience coaching students with neurodiverse learning profiles is advantageous

  
  

Required Skills

• Executive functioning coaching

• Emotional regulation strategies

• Organisation and planning

• Time management

• Goal setting

• Study skills

• ADHD support strategies

• Problem-solving

• Parent coaching

• Motivational coaching

  
  

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

• Competitive session rates

• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

Onboarding form link: https://simone3243.wixforms.com/f/7464618199665869825

Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.