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Josephine Serrarens

Amsterdam,NH

Summary

In short, something about me. I am Dutch, but grew up in Germany and Belgium after which I have lived in Amsterdam for over 10 years. Now, my partner and I are looking for new input and we are excited to start creating new stories abroad. That why I am looking for a job in a new sector.

Due to many relocations, I adapt quickly to new situations, surroundings and take on challenges with a lot of energy and positivity. I am motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and a team spirit, looking for a new challenge.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Coordinator

Fier BSO
01.2022 - Current
  • Specialized pedagogical coordinator at afterschool daycare for children with developmental disorders and or behavioral problems. Mainly focused on ADHD, attachment problems, trauma, divorce and grief.
  • Managing my own team of 5 and empowering them
  • Keeping overviews of 20 children and their development and wellbeing.
  • Maintain contact with parents, schools, other stakeholders in systems of children.
  • In charge of registration processes, drawing up development plans, conducting evaluations and parental communication.

Family Counselor

Groei, Glunder
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Care, mainly focused on ADHD, attachment problems, trauma, divorce and grief, supporting families with complex problems and issues.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards. Organize financial settlements with municipalities for delivered care.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Delivered counseling services to families as a whole, parents and children with familial issues.
  • Delivered counseling services to teachers
  • Implementing, coordinating and directing assistance surrounding families

Parent-child advisor/coach

Ouder & Kindteam
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Mapping upbringing and developmental situations of children by clarifying questions, identifying them and finding solutions together with those involved, which is in line with families own strengths and possibilities.
  • First point of contact in primary school Nelson Mandela in Amsterdam, to report problems and also to lower thresholds for parents to ask for help.
  • Giving conferences to parents of non-Western origin in providing sex education to their children.
  • Co-trainer to Bibbers de Baas - Fear of Failure training, to children aged 6-12 years old, together with a developmental psychologist.
  • Pedagogical telephone service for the GGD Amsterdam, where parenting and developmental advice was given by telephone.
  • Working in multidisciplinary team with doctors, nurses and developmental psychologists

Education

Bachelor - Pedagogy

Hogeschool Van Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2020

Bachelor Foundation Course - Psychology

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2016

Baccalaureate -

European School Munich
Munich, Germany
2013

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Organization skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Critical thinking and Quality Improvement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Coaching skills
  • Application Processes
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Administrative skills
  • Customer service and satisfaction skills

Accomplishments

  • Overseeing the opening of a new daycare location. Making the location safety proof, organizing the interior for educational needs, training and coaching (managing staff, maintaining smooth daily operations, communicating with key stakeholders, training and supervising a new team of 5 staff members)
  • Collaborated with the owner of in the development of a new department of expertise for the organization, Expertise Team. Helped develop policy on aggression and emotion regulations, setting up the base structures for a multidisciplinary team for the future to effectively guaranteeing quality in childcare and improve processes.
  • Implemented a course form the GGD Amsterdam to schools and teachers in how to talk about sexual education.
  • Organizing festivals,
  • Achieved amazing festival through effectively helping with organization.
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Hobbies

I love to be on the water, kite surfing and sailing escpecially. As soon as the cold hits, I start dreaming of the mountains and skiing. Love board and card games, travelling and everything that has to do with food. Talking about it, eating it, cooking it. 

Languages

Dutch
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Group Coordinator

Fier BSO
01.2022 - Current

Family Counselor

Groei, Glunder
01.2021 - 01.2022

Parent-child advisor/coach

Ouder & Kindteam
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor - Pedagogy

Hogeschool Van Amsterdam

Bachelor Foundation Course - Psychology

University of Amsterdam

Baccalaureate -

European School Munich
Josephine Serrarens