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Dieter Geens

Dieter Geens

Atarfe

Summary

With a solid background in education, respectively as a language teacher and a clinical psychologist, I am currently looking for a new professional challenge. After seven years as a student counselor at University Colleges Leuven Limburg, I have taken a career break to move to Spain and to explore alternative career opportunities. I am looking for a job in which I can make use of my language and people skills, my experience as a teacher and a tour guide. I thrive in an international environment raising cultural and mental awareness.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Psychologist

University Colleges Leuven Limburg
09.2017 - 08.2024
  • Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
  • Mentored junior staff members through supervision and guidance, promoting professional growth within the team.
  • Led group therapy sessions for diverse populations, fostering a supportive environment for growth and healing.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.

Clinical Psychologist

CGG Ahasverus
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.

Tour Guide

KrisKras Vzw
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Ensured safety and comfort for all participants, promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies that arose.
  • Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
  • Fostered culture of learning and curiosity among tour guides and guests alike, contributing to memorable and educational experience.
  • Conducted thorough research on cultural landmarks to ensure accuracy and depth in storytelling.

Secondary School Teacher

Flemish Government
09.2009 - 08.2013
  • Planned, developed, and executed language lessons (English, French, Dutch) reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips to enrich students educational experiences outside of classroom setting.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Translator

Belgian Railway Company SNCB
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Translated documents from English and French to Dutch.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Specialized in translating complex technical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity for endusers.

English Language Assistant

Junta De Andalucía
09.2007 - 06.2008
  • Teaching English to high school students and staff.
  • Developping students' interest in and awareness of cultural differences between different western countries.
  • Collaborated with school administrators on various initiatives aimed at promoting language learning across the school community.
  • Served as a mentor for future bilingual teachers, providing guidance and support during their transition into the role.

Education

Postgraduate - Experiencial Learning in Group

UCLL
Leuven, Belgium
02-2022

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels
09-2016

Teacher's Diploma - Teacher Education

CVO Brussel
Brussels
06-2010

Master of Science - Translation

Lessius-Hogeschool
Antwerp, Belgium
07-2007

Skills

  • FLUENT IN English, French, Spanish NATIVE Dutch speaker
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cultural Awareness and Understanding
  • Strong vocabulary skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Motivating students
  • Training and mentoring
  • Tour planning
  • Ethical tourism

Languages

Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Clinical Psychologist

University Colleges Leuven Limburg
09.2017 - 08.2024

Clinical Psychologist

CGG Ahasverus
01.2017 - 12.2017

Tour Guide

KrisKras Vzw
01.2010 - 12.2015

Secondary School Teacher

Flemish Government
09.2009 - 08.2013

Translator

Belgian Railway Company SNCB
08.2008 - 08.2009

English Language Assistant

Junta De Andalucía
09.2007 - 06.2008

Postgraduate - Experiencial Learning in Group

UCLL

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Teacher's Diploma - Teacher Education

CVO Brussel

Master of Science - Translation

Lessius-Hogeschool
Dieter Geens