German psychologist and organizer is seeking internship in a democratic school abroad
I am a studied psychologist (core area: educational psychology), 40 years of age, with professional experience in mainly two fields: holistic caring for children and youth in a children's home; and organizing projects for children and youth, including a larger project with multiple partners and a 60,000 $ budget. As a member of the European Democratic Education Community, I am used to and sympathize with the concept of democratic education.
Right now, I feel the time is right for me to gain practical experience in a democratic school. I am offering my labor for a period of at least 3, preferably 6 months (prolongation negotiable), beginning anytime in 2016, in exchange for:
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Free board and (simple!) lodging, or sufficient payment for that. A shared flat is completely enough!
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Health insurance, or sufficient payment for that
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Some pocket money
Some examples of what I can do for your school:
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Teach:
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psychology
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German culture and language
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sports, especially swimming and triathlon
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statistics, calculus of probabilities and lower grade other mathematics
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Support your school's organization and administration, including your communications/PR
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Contribute a psychological perspective to your school's understanding of certain pupils, parents or other matters
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Be a pleasant teammate
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Do "easy" things you never have the time to!
I speak English and German, so it is essential that your students of all ages speak one of these languages, too. My strong wish, furthermore, is to experience a region warmer than Germany – at least sunnier. So your school must be located in such a region. Heat and humidity aren't problems to me.
What I can NOT offer is psychotherapy, nor professional experience in practical psychology in its narrower sense. I can contribute M.A.-level psychological knowledge combined with hands-on experience in caring for children and youth (including work with parents), though.
If you're interested in my flexible, committed support or have any questions, please write me an e-mail: vorwaertsgang@posteo.de ! I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Patrick Schimpke
