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Susmita Rani Biswas

Madrid

Summary

  • Compassionate licensed therapist, certified coach, and educator with ten years of experience across international clinical and educational settings. Empathic mental health professional dedicated to nurturing and supporting clients' well-being through evidence-based psychological principles. Enthusiastic and dedicated professional committed to empowering individuals to thrive.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teaching Assistant

Escuelas Catolicas Madrid
Madrid
09.2020 - Current
  • Develop engaging curriculum and implement psychologically informed teaching methodologies with collaborative colleagues.
  • Create interactive lesson plans that increase student engagement and comprehension.
  • Facilitate language learning and cross-cultural communication through organized cultural activities.
  • Delivering engaging educational workshops to colleagues, highlighting the importance of integrating socioemotional aspects in teaching practices.

Behavior Therapist

Pediatric Developmental Center
Chicago
10.2013 - 10.2016
  • Provided child therapy and support for families from diverse and underserved populations as an individual and group therapist in a multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Assessed client behavior, skills, abilities, and interests through structured interviews and standardized testing while conducting direct observations.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and parents to devise and execute effective treatment plans.
  • Coached parents in applying behavior management methods for use at home and outside therapy.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised bilingual interns for the Spanish Autism Behavior Program.
  • Conducted regular workshops to educate families about an array of topics, like Depression Management, Autism, and Child Development.
  • Handled administrative tasks, including appointment scheduling, departmental coordination, conducting meetings, and preparing written reports.

English Teaching Assistant

UCETAM
Madrid
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Contributed to the language development of students in bilingual programs at two semi-private charter elementary and high schools.
  • Coordinated with colleagues to develop engaging classroom lessons that fostered positive behavioral interactions.
  • Fostered cultural development by delivering presentations, leading seminars, and engaging in interpersonal interactions.
  • Effectively advised students on how to navigate difficult situations using supportive techniques, resulting in improved emotional well-being.

English Teaching Assistant

Spanish Ministry of Education
Madrid
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Educated children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds at a primary public school to enhance English conversation, comprehension, literacy skills, and cultural awareness.
  • Delivered engaging lessons for students in both classroom and individual settings.
  • Provided targeted support to students with special needs in accomplishing classroom tasks and enhancing English comprehension skills.
  • Evaluated teaching methods' efficacy through assessment data analysis.

Associate Account Executive

Euro RSCG Worldwide
Chicago
09.2004 - 06.2008
  • Managed advertising and marketing projects at a top global communications agency with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Facilitated smooth coordination among clients, executives, creative and production teams to ensure timely submission of client deliverables within the set timelines and budgets.
  • Collaborated with the executive team to strategize, develop, and deliver impactful presentations and communications for new business opportunities.
  • Drove national brand launch by overseeing multiple channels including online engagement, print media campaigns, and website development.
  • Optimized agency processes by evaluating and implementing streamlined procedures.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL
08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

Universidad De Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
08.2003

Skills

  • Therapeutic counseling
  • Developing relationships
  • Emotional Support
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

Jai Institute for Parenting

June 2023-December 2023

Certified Parent Coach

The Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute

June 2023

Certificate in Personal Development Coaching

Languages

English
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

English Teaching Assistant

Escuelas Catolicas Madrid
09.2020 - Current

Behavior Therapist

Pediatric Developmental Center
10.2013 - 10.2016

English Teaching Assistant

UCETAM
09.2010 - 06.2011

English Teaching Assistant

Spanish Ministry of Education
09.2008 - 06.2010

Associate Account Executive

Euro RSCG Worldwide
09.2004 - 06.2008

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

The University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

Universidad De Salamanca
Susmita Rani Biswas