Simone Dahkoul

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Founder & Early Years Education Specialist

Simone is a dedicated Learning Success & Wellbeing Specialist committed to helping learners build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. With a strong background in business, healthcare, child development, and mental health education, she takes a holistic, learner-centred approach that supports both academic achievement and emotional wellbeing.

Drawing on extensive training in child and adolescent mental health, counselling, life coaching, behaviour support, and wellbeing, Simone creates safe, engaging learning environments where students feel supported and motivated to succeed. She specialises in learning support, school readiness, study skills, executive functioning, confidence building, emotional regulation, parent guidance, and academic coaching, empowering learners to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

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Education

* Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Ascencia Business School
* Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) (USA) – National Council for Mental Wellbeing
* Mental Health: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Professional Development Certificate in Child Psychiatry and Disability for Students – Garfield Park Academy
* Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health – Postpartum Support International
* Diploma in Counselling Skills – eLearning College
* Diploma in Life Coaching – eLearning College
* Teaching English to Refugees and Displaced Learners – British Council (TeachingEnglish)
* Diploma in Health Studies – Alison
* Basic Caregiving (CPD Certified) – Newton Training Center
* Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Youth – NAMI Minnesota
* Powerful Words: Language to Build Children's Self-Esteem – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Relationships, Family and Mental Health – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Managing Emotions Through Connection – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Trauma – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Psychotherapy: What to Expect and How It Works – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Conflict Management and Problem Solving in Relationships – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Grief – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Suicide – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Schizophrenia – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Bipolar Disorder – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Eating Disorders – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Legal Issues in Mental Health: Guardianship & Civil Commitment – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* What is COVID Trauma? – Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
* Supporting Families Through Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby – Sands
* Toddlerhood & Tantrums (Parent Workshop) – Be Strong International
* Certificate of Participation – International Conference on Mental Health Studies (ICMHS)
* Certified Manager (CM)
* Diploma in Business Management – eLearning College
* Certificate in Business Management – eLearning College
* Certificate in Communication Skills – eLearning College
* KHDA Spoken Arabic Beginner Level 1 – Octuz Mindz, Dubai
* Emirati Arabic Language Certificate (B2) – Al Ramsa Institute, Dubai

Specialisations

Teaching Style

Simone believes every learner thrives when they feel safe, understood, and encouraged. Her holistic, student-centred approach combines academic support with emotional wellbeing, helping students build confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning. She tailors every lesson to each learner's strengths, interests, and goals using engaging, hands-on activities, positive reinforcement, and clear routines. Drawing on her expertise in education, child development, counselling, and behaviour support, Simone creates a calm, supportive environment where learners feel confident to ask questions, embrace challenges, and achieve lasting academic and personal growth. She also works closely with parents, providing practical guidance and regular feedback to support continued success beyond each lesson.