Naseera Timm-Holland

Career arc

1. Director of Marketing and Communications & Deputy Designated Safeguarding LeadAug 2025 — Present

   DAA· Full-time
2. K-12 Wellbeing LeadAug 2024 — Aug 2025

   GEMS Dubai American Academy· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3. Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/ CEO & Deputy Designated Safeguarding LeadAug 2022 — Jul 2025

   DAA· Full-time
4. RegistarAug 2021 — Jul 2022

   DAA· Full-time
5. RegistrarApr 2018 — Jul 2021

   GGEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi· Full-time
6. Parent Relations ExecutiveOct 2014 — Mar 2018

   GGEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi· Full-time
7. Professional Development Consultant2011 — 2013

   Key Players Music
8. Vocal Music Teacher2010 — 2012

   King David School

Education

• University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
  BA Honours in PsychologyJun 2022
• TEFL UK
  120-hour Professional TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) Certification2020 — 2020
• University of South Africa
  BA Health Sc. and Social Services in Psychological Counseling · Psychology2012 — 2016

About

I’ve had the privilege throughout my career to work across many different areas within a school, from the classroom to administration and operations. This breadth of experience has given me a strong understanding of how every role contributes to a safe, supportive, and connected school community. It has also shaped a deep and genuine interest in student safeguarding and wellbeing. With a background in psychology and education, I approach my work with empathy, care, and a strong sense of responsibility. Whether supporting students through challenges, working alongside counselors and leadership on safeguarding processes, or contributing to wellbeing initiatives, I am committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, heard, and supported. Alongside this, I bring creativity into my work t

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