Hi, I’m
Karen Grönow
McLean,VA
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Hard-working and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry level RBT position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Dedicated candidate eager to take advantage of the knowledge in this field. Collaborative and committed to monitoring the performance and progress of patients.
Top notch RBT with a strong background in ABA coaching. Expert in creating interactive learning experiences with a solid understanding of different teaching methodologies.
With excellent command of the Spanish language as a native language and with good command and understanding of the English language. With good ability to work in a team, following instructions and excellent social and problem solving skills.
I am looking to maintain a stable full-time or part-time job, and eager to find a good supervisor who will provide me with good training to achieve the required practice hours to advance to the next step in the ABA field.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Educational Unit "Glenn Doman"
External Student Counseling Coordinator
05.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions with parents for key issues.
- Led staff training on early detection topics for various disorders and developmental milestones for children.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Psychoeducational Center "Isaac"
External Consultant
01.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Individual Case Review.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Collaborated with five multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Psychological Care Clinic "Grönow"
Executive Director
10.2014 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
Judiciary Council
Secretariat of the Domestic Violence Unit
07.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid on basis of case facts and established guidelines.
- Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
- Transcribed all oral debate and testimonies of what was stated in hearings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
- Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform public of new legal precedent arising from case.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Rio Manta Foundation
Head of the Psychological Department
02.2013 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to female clients with psychological problems in family violence.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using Microsoft Office.
- Collaborated with four-person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
Movistar Telephone Foundation
Psychology Internship
09.2011 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
National Transit Agency ANT
Head of Enabling Titles
03.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Education
Complutense University of MadridMadrid, Spain
Master in ABA And Educational Intervention from Applied Behavior Analysis
07.2023
Indoamerica UniversityQuito, Ecuador
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
12.2016
Institute of Neurowriting TechniquesSantiago, Chile
Certificate Programs from Child-youth Neurowriting Assessment
12.2016
Indoamerica University Quito, Ecuador
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
11.2016
Technological University IndoamericaQuito, Ecuador
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
11.2016
Indoamerica University Quito, Ecuador
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
09.2016
Indoamerica UniversityQuito, Ecuador
Educational Workshop from Educational Psychology
07.2016
Indoamerica University Quito, Ecuador
First International Congress from Educational Psychology
07.2016
Indoamerica UniversityQuito, Ecuador
Educational Workshop from Educational Psychology
07.2016
Isaac Psychoeducational Center/ APAdeAGuayaquil, Ecuador
Third International Day from Clinical Psychology
04.2016
Ecuadorian Federation of Clinical PsychologistsGuayaquil, Ecuador
Psychological Testing Seminar from Clinical Psychology
06.2015
University of Specialties Espiritu SantoGuayaquil, Ecuador
Conference from Educational Psychology
11.2014
CERENIQuito, Ecuador
International Congress of Child Neuropsychology from Neuroscience
11.2014
Private Technical University of LojaLoja, Ecuador
Degree in Psychology from Psychology
12.2012
Eloy Alfaro De Manabi UniversityManta, Ecuador
Lawyer of The Courts of Ecuador from Corporate Lawyer
11.2008
High School "Julio Pierregrosse"Manta, Ecuador
High School Diploma
01.1999
Middle School "Julio Pierregrosse"Manta, Ecuador
Middle School Diploma
01.1996
Elementary School "Julio Pierregrosse"Manta, Ecuador
Elementary School Diploma
01.1993
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Behavioral Expertise
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Patient Support
- Psychological Testing
- Observation
- Client Direct Care
- Positive Reinforcement
- Observation
- Client Direct Care
- Positive Reinforcement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
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Timeline
External Student Counseling Coordinator
Private Educational Unit "Glenn Doman"
05.2015 - 08.2017
External Consultant
Psychoeducational Center "Isaac"
01.2015 - 08.2017
Executive Director
Psychological Care Clinic "Grönow"
10.2014 - 08.2017
Secretariat of the Domestic Violence Unit
Judiciary Council
07.2013 - 07.2014
Head of the Psychological Department
Rio Manta Foundation
02.2013 - 06.2013
Head of Enabling Titles
National Transit Agency ANT
03.2012 - 01.2013
Psychology Internship
Movistar Telephone Foundation
09.2011 - 03.2013
Complutense University of Madrid
Master in ABA And Educational Intervention from Applied Behavior Analysis
Indoamerica University
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
Institute of Neurowriting Techniques
Certificate Programs from Child-youth Neurowriting Assessment
Indoamerica University
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
Technological University Indoamerica
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
Indoamerica University
Certificate Programs from Educational Psychology
Indoamerica University
Educational Workshop from Educational Psychology
Indoamerica University
First International Congress from Educational Psychology
Indoamerica University
Educational Workshop from Educational Psychology
Isaac Psychoeducational Center/ APAdeA
Third International Day from Clinical Psychology
Ecuadorian Federation of Clinical Psychologists
Psychological Testing Seminar from Clinical Psychology
University of Specialties Espiritu Santo
Conference from Educational Psychology
CERENI
International Congress of Child Neuropsychology from Neuroscience
Private Technical University of Loja
Degree in Psychology from Psychology
Eloy Alfaro De Manabi University
Lawyer of The Courts of Ecuador from Corporate Lawyer
High School "Julio Pierregrosse"
High School Diploma
Middle School "Julio Pierregrosse"
Middle School Diploma
Elementary School "Julio Pierregrosse"
Elementary School Diploma
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