Dr. Omar Said Hassan Ibrahim

Dr. Omar Said Hassan Ibrahim is an experienced educational consultant specializing in learning difficulties, with over 30 years of practical experience in the field. He currently serves as an Educational Consultant and Assistant Head of the Research and T

Scientific Specialization

• Educational

Brief Summary

Academic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Media and Children’s Culture on therapeutic intervention programs for individuals with dyslexia – Ain Shams University, Egypt.
• Master’s in Media and Children’s Culture for Special Needs focusing on raising awareness among teachers, parents, and students about dyslexia – Ain Shams University, Egypt.
• Bachelor’s in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies – Faculty of Dar Al-Ulum, Cairo University, Egypt.

Additional Qualifications:

• ISTD Expert Trainer, International Society for Trainers & Developers (2017).
• Rave-O Instructional Intervention Program, Accredited by International Dyslexia Association (IDA), 2017.
• Continuing Professional Development Certificate in “Learning Disabilities and Successful Outcome: Curriculum Access and Effective Learning”, Dr. Gavin Reid (2013), Europe Institute of Child Education & Psychology (ICEP).
• Continuing Professional Development Certificate in “The Basics of Dyslexia Screening, Assessment and Intervention”, Dr. Gad Elbeheri (2011), Europe Institute of Child Education & Psychology (ICEP).
• Orton-Gillingham Training, Accredited by CATT (O-G), Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Tutors (2008).
• Certified trainer responsible for training teachers and trainers in the therapeutic program “I Read and Write” for individuals with reading and writing difficulties (200 training hours, 2012).
• Certified trainer for De Bono Thinking Program (CORT), 2007.
• Certificate in C Programming (Mastering Visual C++), YAT Center, Egypt, 2006.
• Microsoft Certification in Programming (MCSD) – Visual Basic, Courses #1303A, #833A, #1013A, #1016A, #1608, 2000.

Publications & Contributions:

• Co-developer of the therapeutic intervention program “I Read and Write”, developed at the Child Assessment and Education Center, Kuwait, editions 1 and 2.
• Co-author of the electronic program for dyslexia screening for Arabic-speaking students.
• Author of the therapeutic intervention program “100%” for dyslexia, based on Orton-Gillingham principles, emphasizing multi-sensory learning, cumulative instruction, mastery-based learning, and integrating interactive electronic applications.