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Ioanna Antoniou

@ioannaantoniou

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School Psychologist delivering learning, anxiety, and inclusion support for ages 5–16.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can provide structured, strengths-based learning and emotional support to children (5–16), especially around anxiety and developmental needs, while using research-informed interventions in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

I’m a School Psychologist with a strong academic background in child and adolescent development, learning, and early educational interventions. I bring 8+ years of experience supporting children aged 5–16 through structured learning activities, behavioural guidance, psychoeducation, and emotional and individual support in both formal and non-formal educational settings.

My work focuses on strengths-based, personalised support—helping children with ASD and/or ADHD through patient, step-by-step approaches, and designing learning activities that increase engagement and development. I also contribute to research-informed practice, with expertise in STEM education, child anxiety and early interventions, inclusive education, and giftedness.

Alongside my clinical and school-focused experience, I’ve led youth programmes and academic promotion activities—earning the Republic Award in scouting and organising high-impact events. Currently, my internship at Leiden University strengthens my ability to design personalised treatment plans for child anxiety and deepen my understanding of evidence-based interventions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cub Scout Leader

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53rd St Barnabas Scout Group

Jun 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Led a structured Cub Scout program by planning weekly activities, outdoor activities, and camps while collaborating with fellow Cub Leaders. Supported children with ASD and/or ADHD using a patient, step-by-step approach.

Youth Mentoring Activities Collaboration

Child & Adolescent Psych Internship

Leiden University

Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)

Designed and implemented a personalised treatment plan for a child with Social Anxiety Disorder based on knowledge in child anxiety. Conducted a knowledge session on cultural bias in verbal and non-verbal tests and on motivation in depressed adolescents.

Anxiety Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment Planning Play Therapy Cultural Bias Awareness in Testing

Promotion Commissioner

Cedo Nulli Association, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 (11 months)

Organised and promoted committee events, including the most attended and successful event in 6 years. Supported initiatives including a Music Therapy seminar, participation in the PECS Project 2023, and a symposium on the impact of homicide on children.

Event Promotion Symposium Planning Music Therapy Seminar PECS Project Participation

University Ambassador

Eurflex, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)

Advised prospective students on options aligned with their career paths through school visits, presentations, and campus materials. Participated in Campus Open Days to engage with prospective students.

Student Advising Video Creation Open Day Support Career Guidance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Leiden University

Master of Science, School Psychology

2024 - 2025

Grade: GPA: 3.03/4.0

Activities and societies: Honours courses: Opera, Politics, and Philosophy; Educational Neuroscience; Giftedness and Talent Development; Needs Based Assessment (WISC-V); Early intervention for depression/fear-of-failure; Created an educational video for teachers on ASD/ADHD.

MSc in School Psychology with a thesis on anxiety interventions for young children (CLK Programme). Completed coursework including educational neuroscience, giftedness and talent development, and needs-based assessment using the WISC-V.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Educational Psychology)

2021 - 2024

Grade: GPA: 2.70/4.0

Activities and societies: Coursework included Clinical Psychology and Developmental Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Statistics and Psychometrics (PBL), and STEM/spatial-skills thesis published in a scientific journal.

BSc in Psychology with a specialisation in Educational Psychology. Thesis work focused on STEM and spatial skills in K-12 education and was published as a systematic literature review.

The Grammar School Limassol

A-Levels, Secondary Education

2014 - 2021

Activities and societies: British IGCSE (Edexcel) with grades reported: Mathematics 6, English 6, Modern Greek 7, English Literature 6; A’ Levels in Political Science, Statistics, Modern Greek, and Graphic Design; Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award (2017).

Completed secondary education following the British IGCSE curriculum and A’ Levels. Earned a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2017.