Pablo Nischak

Education

2018 – 2021
Master of Arts, Early Childhood Research University of Konstanz & College of Education Thurgau Germany & Switzerland

2007 – 2010
Expert Level, Adventure and Experiential Learning KAP Institute Germany

2003 – 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Berufsakademie Academy Germany

Relevant Industry Experience

2021-Present
Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau, College of Education, Switzerland Junior Researcher / Work Study

Designs and adapts instruments for assessment of emotion regulation and other psychological properties in preschoolers
Validates assessment tools in the field to observe children’s behavior such as the MPAC-R/S
Regularly networks with other researchers from around the globe
Accomplished the Master Thesis: The relationship between externalizing behavior and wellbeing and involvement in preschoolers in Swiss playgroups
Lead applications for grants through the Swiss National Fund for future research projects

2019-2021
University of Konstanz, Germany
Tutor for Statistics

Teacher and tutor of statistics for social sciences to individuals and groups of 20 students
Professor assistant; prepares lessons and tests, holds classes and evaluates students’ performance
Supports students with writing master thesis projects

2018-2019
Erlebniswald Mainau (center for experiential learning and team training), Germany
Expert for Experiential Learning

Designed and conducted individualized team trainings for small businesses of 5 – 15 persons and school classes of 20+ pupils
Planned, developed, temporarily and permanently built and implemented activities, tasks and ropes courses independently and in teams in outdoor environments

2017-2018
Howard Center / Baird School, Burlington, VT
Behavior Interventionist

Supported youth community with severe emotional traumas and disorders, on and offsite
Managed and lead an average of 10 acute crisis cases daily
Compliant with HIPAA and FERPA regulations

2015-2015
Pestalozzi Kinder- und Jugenddorf (residential care), Germany
Social Worker

Case management and governmental clearing of unaccompanied, underage refugees/asylum seekers from Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Gambia, Nigeria and Somalia
Managed interdisciplinary teams and networked with German officials, advocated for youth individuals within the legal system
Collaborated for art projects with the University of Konstanz for the refugees from above countries

2006-2012
Haus Aichhorn (residential care), Germany
Social Worker & Staff Manager

Case management for children - young adult age group with behavioral and emotional challenges in private care setting; casework up to 20 persons
Managed staff schedules, implemented trainings and lead employees meetings
Lead offsite experiential learning projects and summer camps

2003-2006
Haus Fichtenhalde (residential care facility), Germany
Social Worker

Social worker for children through young adult age group with behavioral and emotional challenges in residential care
Responsible for the assessment of varying behavioral and emotional challenges

2004-2004
Jugendamt Freudenstadt (national department of childcare services), Germany
Internship of Social Work

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