🧩 Meet Umser Yousif
Bachelor's in Psychology | School Inclusion Teacher Level 5 Practitioner | Psychosocial & Inclusion Specialist at CIPPO
With over seven years of hands-on experience in inclusive classrooms, Umser brings thoughtful guidance, emotional insight, and a strong foundation in child psychology to her work with children, families, and learning teams.
Umser holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ahfad University for Women in Sudan, where she was awarded the prestigious Abu Zaid Khalifa Prize for her research on education for children with special needs.
Her experience spans classroom instruction, behavioral support, and psychosocial care for neurodivergent and underserved students. She excels in creating inclusive learning environments that foster emotional safety, curiosity, and student agency.
Prior to joining CIPPO, Umser served as a lead teacher at Ahfad Primary School in Omdurman, Khartoum. There, she worked closely with caregivers and colleagues to co-develop individualized learning plans, build social-emotional resilience, and support children facing diverse learning needs.
Whether she’s nurturing classroom engagement, guiding skill development, or collaborating with families to promote wellbeing, Umser blends evidence-informed practices with a heartfelt commitment to every learner’s growth.
Umser Altigani
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Bachelor Degree : Psychology - Ahfad University For - Omdurman-Sudan
الخاصة الإحتياجات ذوي تعليم مجال في بحث لأفضل الخليفة زيد ابو جائ
Ongoing professional development from the Institute of Child and Adolescent Psychology (ICAP)
- Child-led Learning and Autonomy
This course focused on fostering independence and meaningful engagement by centering children’s interests and choices. The participant explored strategies to create responsive environments that support self-directed learning and child agency.
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Understanding Dyslexia
This course provided an overview of dyslexia, including how it impacts learning and emotional wellbeing. The participant engaged with inclusive, evidence-based strategies for early identification, support, and classroom adaptation to meet the needs of learners with dyslexia.
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Functions of Behaviour
This course is designed to help practitioners understand the reasons behind children’s behaviors and apply functional behavior analysis to inform empathetic, consistent, and supportive responses.
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School Integration Teacher at CIPPO (1 year)
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child’s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher at Ahfad Primary School, Omdurman, Khartoum
- Designed and implemented inclusive lesson plans aligned with national standards, integrating games and hands-on activities to support cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, and parents to set individualized learning goals and ensure holistic student support.Monitored student performance through regular assessments and progress tracking, adapting instruction based on data and developmental needs.
- Applied positive behavior support strategies to foster engagement, classroom participation, and emotional regulation.
- Counseled students and maintained open communication with families to strengthen the home–school connection and encourage academic success.
- Developed learning plans for students requiring additional support and participated in workshops to advance instructional practices.
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